Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Rhode Island
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $99,300 a year, −2% 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
- $99,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,800; the top 10% earn over $151,020. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Rhode Island
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $99,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,800 and the top 10% earn over $151,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.