As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wastewater Engineer in Springfield, MO is $46,564, equivalent to $22 per hour, $895 weekly, or $3,880 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $38,335 to $54,912. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,257) and 75th percentile ($50,934), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,912 per year. This $8,677 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, Springfield Wastewater Engineer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 773 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 $38,335 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $42,257 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $46,564 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $50,934 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $54,912 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
25% $42,257 10% $38,335 90% $54,912 75% $50,934 $46,564 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 Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

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