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Water/Wastewater Engineers in Idaho

Water and wastewater engineers design and manage systems for delivering clean drinking water, treating sewage, and controlling flooding. They work for government agencies, consulting firms, municipalities, and engineering companies, combining technical design work with field investigations and regulatory compliance to protect public health and the environment. In Idaho the median pay is $98,030 a year, 3% below the national median of $100,840.

$98,030median pay in Idaho, per year
$78,990–$113,160middle half earn
2,630employed in Idaho
$100,840U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Idaho

3open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Idaho or remote
2employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
VA · Remotewhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningMathematicsComplex Problem SolvingSystems Analysis

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyDesignEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Building and ConstructionAdministration and Management

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O*NET-SOC 17-2051.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Idaho, annual.