Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Utah
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Utah earn a median of $96,830 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
- $96,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,670
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,130; the top 10% earn over $149,410. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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- Wind Energy Engineers$110,320 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$119,430 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$125,520 median in Utah
Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Utah
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Utah?
The median is $96,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,130 and the top 10% earn over $149,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.