Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Water/Wastewater Engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $100,730 a year, 0% 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
- $100,730
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,810
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,760; the top 10% earn over $160,520. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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- Environmental Engineers$99,440 median in North Carolina
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$112,450 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$106,800 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$112,450 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$173,870 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$70,310 median in North Carolina
Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in North Carolina
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in North Carolina?
The median is $100,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,760 and the top 10% earn over $160,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.