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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for wastewater project engineers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for wastewater project engineer jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.As wastewater project engineers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for wastewater project engineers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a wastewater project engineer, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for wastewater project engineers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Idaho is the best state for wastewater project engineer jobs, whereas Hawaii is the worst.
10 best states for wastewater project engineers in 2026
1. Idaho
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 235 Average annual salary: $101,951 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 1.7
2. Maine
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 168 Average annual salary: $96,032 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
3. Louisiana
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 327 Average annual salary: $98,098 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
4. New Hampshire
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 261 Average annual salary: $87,251 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
5. Oregon
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 243 Average annual salary: $107,716 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
6. Tennessee
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 809 Average annual salary: $85,540 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.63
7. Washington
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 469 Average annual salary: $103,338 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
8. New Mexico
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 301 Average annual salary: $82,722 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.82
9. Michigan
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 1,168 Average annual salary: $81,659 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.79
10. North Dakota
Total wastewater project engineer jobs: 142 Average annual salary: $81,321 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.81
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Detailed list of the best states for a wastewater project engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $101,951 | $68,000 | 1,716,943 | 235 |
| 2 | Maine | $96,032 | $65,000 | 1,335,907 | 168 |
| 3 | Louisiana | $98,098 | $66,000 | 4,684,333 | 327 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $87,251 | $59,000 | 1,342,795 | 261 |
| 5 | Oregon | $107,716 | $74,000 | 4,142,776 | 243 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $85,540 | $57,000 | 6,715,984 | 809 |
| 7 | Washington | $103,338 | $70,000 | 7,405,743 | 469 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $82,722 | $57,000 | 2,088,070 | 301 |
| 9 | Michigan | $81,659 | $54,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,168 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $81,321 | $53,000 | 755,393 | 142 |
| 11 | Nevada | $81,636 | $57,000 | 2,998,039 | 316 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $82,595 | $56,000 | 3,930,864 | 326 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $94,782 | $64,000 | 693,972 | 198 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $81,941 | $55,000 | 1,815,857 | 141 |
| 15 | Georgia | $80,647 | $54,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,610 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $88,077 | $60,000 | 6,859,819 | 425 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $80,508 | $54,000 | 3,004,279 | 314 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $88,189 | $60,000 | 3,588,184 | 134 |
| 19 | Vermont | $84,904 | $57,000 | 623,657 | 25 |
| 20 | California | $88,044 | $62,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,005 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $76,574 | $51,000 | 1,920,076 | 351 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $79,635 | $53,000 | 4,454,189 | 380 |
| 23 | Texas | $81,710 | $56,000 | 28,304,596 | 945 |
| 24 | Colorado | $82,030 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 471 |
| 25 | Virginia | $81,579 | $55,000 | 8,470,020 | 854 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $81,977 | $56,000 | 1,059,639 | 25 |
| 27 | Kansas | $75,754 | $51,000 | 2,913,123 | 402 |
| 28 | Delaware | $80,597 | $55,000 | 961,939 | 83 |
| 29 | Iowa | $75,408 | $50,000 | 3,145,711 | 458 |
| 30 | Maryland | $81,180 | $55,000 | 6,052,177 | 453 |
| 31 | New York | $82,057 | $56,000 | 19,849,399 | 549 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $82,544 | $56,000 | 9,005,644 | 249 |
| 33 | Arizona | $77,218 | $54,000 | 7,016,270 | 310 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $77,093 | $52,000 | 12,805,537 | 410 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $68,047 | $45,000 | 5,795,483 | 902 |
| 36 | Utah | $75,812 | $51,000 | 3,101,833 | 150 |
| 37 | Ohio | $67,303 | $45,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,569 |
| 38 | Florida | $77,699 | $52,000 | 20,984,400 | 708 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $74,896 | $51,000 | 10,273,419 | 459 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $70,333 | $47,000 | 869,666 | 109 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $71,212 | $48,000 | 2,984,100 | 173 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $67,492 | $44,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,147 |
| 43 | Indiana | $67,514 | $45,000 | 6,666,818 | 844 |
| 44 | Illinois | $76,998 | $51,000 | 12,802,023 | 464 |
| 45 | Alabama | $67,593 | $45,000 | 4,874,747 | 510 |
| 46 | Montana | $74,367 | $49,000 | 1,050,493 | 38 |
| 47 | Alaska | $72,084 | $55,000 | 739,795 | 31 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $65,458 | $44,000 | 5,024,369 | 548 |
| 49 | Missouri | $62,183 | $42,000 | 6,113,532 | 813 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $67,220 | $45,000 | 579,315 | 29 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $60,393 | $50,000 | 1,427,538 | 44 |
Highest paying states for wastewater project engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Wastewater Project Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $101,951 |
| 2 | Maine | $96,032 |
| 3 | Louisiana | $98,098 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $87,251 |
| 5 | Oregon | $107,716 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $85,540 |
| 7 | Washington | $103,338 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $82,722 |
| 9 | Michigan | $81,659 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $81,321 |
| 11 | Nevada | $81,636 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $82,595 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $94,782 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $81,941 |
| 15 | Georgia | $80,647 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $88,077 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $80,508 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $88,189 |
| 19 | Vermont | $84,904 |
| 20 | California | $88,044 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $76,574 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $79,635 |
| 23 | Texas | $81,710 |
| 24 | Colorado | $82,030 |
| 25 | Virginia | $81,579 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $81,977 |
| 27 | Kansas | $75,754 |
| 28 | Delaware | $80,597 |
| 29 | Iowa | $75,408 |
| 30 | Maryland | $81,180 |
| 31 | New York | $82,057 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $82,544 |
| 33 | Arizona | $77,218 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $77,093 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $68,047 |
| 36 | Utah | $75,812 |
| 37 | Ohio | $67,303 |
| 38 | Florida | $77,699 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $74,896 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $70,333 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $71,212 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $67,492 |
| 43 | Indiana | $67,514 |
| 44 | Illinois | $76,998 |
| 45 | Alabama | $67,593 |
| 46 | Montana | $74,367 |
| 47 | Alaska | $72,084 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $65,458 |
| 49 | Missouri | $62,183 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $67,220 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $60,393 |
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Updated January 8, 2025