How much does a Wastewater Engineer make in Reno, NV?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wastewater Engineer in Reno, NV is $52,557. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,500 to $57,871, with most professionals earning between $42,895 and $62,709.

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 $42,895 Reno,NV May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $47,500 Reno,NV May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $52,557 Reno,NV May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $57,871 Reno,NV May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $62,709 Reno,NV May 01, 2025
25% $47,500 10% $42,895 90% $62,709 75% $57,871 $52,557 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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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wastewater Engineer in Reno, NV. The base salary for Wastewater Engineer ranges from $47,500 to $57,871 with the average base salary of $52,557. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,645 to $61,038 with the average total cash compensation of $50,070.

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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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