Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in South Carolina
Water/Wastewater Engineers in South Carolina earn a median of $101,600 a year, +1% 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
- $101,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,180
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,950; the top 10% earn over $156,380. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in South Carolina
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in South Carolina?
The median is $101,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,950 and the top 10% earn over $156,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.