Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Montana
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Montana earn a median of $93,070 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
- $93,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,230; the top 10% earn over $129,020. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Montana
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Montana?
The median is $93,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,230 and the top 10% earn over $129,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.