Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Missouri
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Missouri earn a median of $92,750 a year, −8% 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
- $92,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,760
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,950; the top 10% earn over $139,210. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Missouri
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Missouri?
The median is $92,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,950 and the top 10% earn over $139,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.