Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Virginia
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Virginia earn a median of $97,120 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
- $97,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,350
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,000; the top 10% earn over $150,710. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Virginia
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Virginia?
The median is $97,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,000 and the top 10% earn over $150,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.