As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wastewater Engineer in Wisconsin is $51,657, equivalent to $25 per hour, $993 weekly, or $4,305 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $42,529 to $60,916. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,879) and 75th percentile ($56,503), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,916 per year. This $9,624 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, Wisconsin Wastewater Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 nationwide 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 $42,529 WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $46,879 WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $51,657 WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $56,503 WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $60,916 WI September 01, 2026
25% $46,879 10% $42,529 90% $60,916 75% $56,503 $51,657 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $49,378 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $49,407 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $49,514 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $50,389 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $50,085 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $50,426 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $49,393 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $50,573 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $50,136 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $49,475 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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