Water Resources Engineer Salary in Richmond, Virginia

Water Resources Engineer Salary in Richmond, VA

How much does a Water Resources Engineer make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Resources Engineer in Richmond, VA is $103,465. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,831 to $112,063, with most professionals earning between $81,239 and $119,892.

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10th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $81,239 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $91,831 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $103,465 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $112,063 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $119,892 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
25% $91,831 10% $81,239 90% $119,892 75% $112,063 $103,465 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Environmental Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Water Resources Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Environmental Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Water Resources Engineer in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Water Resources Engineer ranges from $91,831 to $112,063 with the average base salary of $103,465. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,831 to $112,063 with the average total cash compensation of $103,465.

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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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