How much does a Wastewater Engineer make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wastewater Engineer in Houston, TX is $52,358. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,319 to $57,651, with most professionals earning between $42,732 and $62,471.

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Wastewater Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $42,732 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $47,319 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $52,358 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $57,651 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $62,471 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $47,319 10% $42,732 90% $62,471 75% $57,651 $52,358 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Wastewater Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Waste Water Treatment Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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