What are the main factors that influence a Water Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Water Engineering's salary?

A Water Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Waste Water Treatment Technician I (0-1 years)earns $50,864, a Waste Water Treatment Technician II (1-3 years)earns $57,027, a Water Engineering (3-5 years)earns $64,275, a Waste Water Treatment Superintendent (5+ years)earns $98,490, a Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager (5+ years)earns $112,357,

What are the highest paying states for a Water Engineering?

Water Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Water Engineering roles are District of Columbia $70,958, California $70,689, Massachusetts $69,747. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Water Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Water Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Water Manager: $106,895; Water Resources Engineering: $105,130; Water Superintendent: $96,444; Water Engineer: $86,375; Water Technician: $64,220.

Water Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Water Engineering make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Water Engineering in Delaware is $64,902 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Water Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,172
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,026 to $73,418
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,766

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Water Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,418	$6,118	$1,412	$35
Average	$64,902	$5,408	$1,248	$31
25th Percentile	$58,026	$4,836	$1,116	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Water Engineering Salaries

A Water Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Water Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Water Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,864
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,027
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,275
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,490
Expert (over 8 years): $112,357

Levels	Salary
Waste Wat... Level Water Engineering	$50,864
Waste Wat... Level Water Engineering	$57,027
Water Eng... Level Water Engineering	$64,275
Waste Wat... Level Water Engineering	$98,490
Waste Wat... Level Water Engineering	$112,357

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How Do Water Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Water Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,958.
California: $70,689.
Massachusetts: $69,747.

District of Columbia $70,958 California $70,689 Massachusetts $69,747 Washington $69,490 New Jersey $69,465 Alaska $69,375 Connecticut $68,491 New York $68,132

Hawaii $66,984 Rhode Island $66,446 Maryland $66,081 Minnesota $65,581 Colorado $65,389 Illinois $65,325 Oregon $65,081 Delaware $64,902

New Hampshire $64,789 Virginia $64,536 Pennsylvania $63,799 Nevada $63,428 North Dakota $63,306 Michigan $63,114 Wisconsin $63,043 Vermont $62,902

Texas $62,511 Maine $62,486 Arizona $62,447 Ohio $62,402 Georgia $61,813 Indiana $61,518 Wyoming $61,460 Utah $61,370

Iowa $61,332 Kansas $61,024 Louisiana $60,935 North Carolina $60,903 Missouri $60,890 Florida $60,640 Montana $60,505 Nebraska $60,377

Kentucky $60,307 South Carolina $60,050 Tennessee $59,890 Idaho $59,826 New Mexico $59,358 Oklahoma $59,255 Alabama $58,877 South Dakota $58,243

Arkansas $57,897 West Virginia $57,711 Mississippi $57,153

Top Paying Cities for Water Engineerings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $67,170
Little Creek: $66,549
Magnolia: $66,824

Lincoln, DE $67,170 Little Creek, DE $66,549 Magnolia, DE $66,824 Milford, DE $67,170 Marydel, DE $66,299 Millsboro, DE $67,170 Millville, DE $67,619 Milton, DE $67,170

Nassau, DE $67,170 Ocean View, DE $67,619 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,619 Seaford, DE $66,465 Selbyville, DE $67,619 Smyrna, DE $66,222 Viola, DE $66,824 Woodside, DE $66,632

Bear, DE $65,735 Newark, DE $65,760 Claymont, DE $65,812 Delaware City, DE $65,760 Hockessin, DE $65,812 Kirkwood, DE $65,760 Middletown, DE $66,087 Montchanin, DE $65,812

New Castle, DE $65,812 Odessa, DE $66,177 Port Penn, DE $65,581 Rockland, DE $65,812 Saint Georges, DE $65,760 Townsend, DE $66,081 Winterthur, DE $65,812 Lewes, DE $67,170

Wilmington, DE $65,812 Dover, DE $66,517 Dover Afb, DE $66,670 Bethany Beach, DE $67,619 Bethel, DE $66,465 Bridgeville, DE $67,170 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,587 Cheswold, DE $66,363

Clayton, DE $66,196 Dagsboro, DE $67,619 Delmar, DE $66,465 Ellendale, DE $67,170 Felton, DE $67,170 Fenwick Island, DE $67,619 Frankford, DE $67,619 Frederica, DE $67,170

Georgetown, DE $67,170 Greenwood, DE $67,170 Harbeson, DE $67,170 Harrington, DE $67,170 Hartly, DE $66,164 Houston, DE $67,170 Kenton, DE $66,196 Laurel, DE $66,465

Yorklyn, DE $65,812

Water Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Water Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$58,026

Average $64,902/year

$73,418

$4,836

Average $5,408/month

$6,118

$1,116

Average $1,248/week

$1,412

$28

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,418	$6,118	$1,412	$35
Average	$64,902	$5,408	$1,248	$31
25th Percentile	$58,026	$4,836	$1,116	$28

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