Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Massachusetts
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $106,730 a year, +6% 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
- $106,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,450
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,280; the top 10% earn over $165,590. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Massachusetts
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $106,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,280 and the top 10% earn over $165,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.