Wastewater Engineer Salary in Richmond, Virginia

Wastewater Engineer Salary in Richmond, VA

How much does a Wastewater Engineer make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wastewater Engineer in Richmond, VA is $51,046. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,134 to $56,207, with most professionals earning between $41,662 and $60,906.

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10th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $41,662 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $46,134 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $51,046 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $56,207 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $60,906 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
25% $46,134 10% $41,662 90% $60,906 75% $56,207 $51,046 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wastewater Engineer in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Wastewater Engineer ranges from $46,134 to $56,207 with the average base salary of $51,046. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,134 to $56,207 with the average total cash compensation of $51,046.

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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

Richmond, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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