As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wastewater Engineer in Savannah, GA is $48,807, equivalent to $23 per hour, $939 weekly, or $4,067 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 Savannah, GA vary widely, spanning from $40,183 to $57,555. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,293) and 75th percentile ($53,386), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,555 per year. This $9,093 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, Savannah Wastewater Engineer often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Savannah currently ranks 647 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 $40,183 Savannah, GA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $44,293 Savannah, GA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $48,807 Savannah, GA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $53,386 Savannah, GA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $57,555 Savannah, GA July 01, 2026
25% $44,293 10% $40,183 90% $57,555 75% $53,386 $48,807 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 Savannah, Georgia    Savannah (/səˈvænə/) is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah Riv....More

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