Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Ohio
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Ohio earn a median of $96,220 a year, −5% 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
- $96,220
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,560
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,170; the top 10% earn over $144,620. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Ohio
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Ohio?
The median is $96,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,170 and the top 10% earn over $144,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.