Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in District of Columbia
Water/Wastewater Engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $103,880 a year, +3% 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
- $103,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,780; the top 10% earn over $164,200. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in District of Columbia
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $103,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,780 and the top 10% earn over $164,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.