Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Arkansas
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $85,020 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,020
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,810; the top 10% earn over $132,460. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
States ranked near Arkansas
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- Environmental Engineers$85,280 median in Arkansas
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$76,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$101,590 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$76,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$119,430 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Transportation Engineers$85,020 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Arkansas
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Arkansas?
The median is $85,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,810 and the top 10% earn over $132,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.