As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wastewater Engineer in Little Rock, AR is $47,478, equivalent to $23 per hour, $913 weekly, or $3,957 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Wastewater Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Wastewater Engineer in Little Rock, AR vary widely, spanning from $39,088 to $55,990. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,086) and 75th percentile ($51,933), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,990 per year. This $8,847 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Environmental Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Little Rock Wastewater Engineer often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Little Rock currently ranks 724 statewide for Wastewater Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Wastewater Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $39,088 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $43,086 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $47,478 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $51,933 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $55,990 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
25% $43,086 10% $39,088 90% $55,990 75% $51,933 $47,478 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

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    Waste Water Treatment Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Little Rock, Arkansas    Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United Stat....More

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