Water/Wastewater Engineer Career

Job Description: Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage. Prepare environmental documentation for water resources, regulatory program compliance, data management and analysis, and field work. Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design.


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Water/Wastewater Engineer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$107,050

Median Hourly Wage

$51.47*

Total Employed Nationally

355,410


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.