Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Texas
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Texas earn a median of $96,860 a year, −4% 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
- $96,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,870
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,240; the top 10% earn over $164,330. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Texas
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Texas?
The median is $96,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,240 and the top 10% earn over $164,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.