Wastewater construction is one of the most stable and highest-paying segments in infrastructure recruiting. Here's what we're seeing in the current market:

Project Managers typically earn $95K, $150K base, with senior leaders on large municipal treatment plants and regional programs reaching well into the $180K, $220K range.

Estimators for wastewater firms commonly command $75K, $140K, often with equity or profit-sharing upside.

Water/Wastewater Engineers range from $73K, $118K at mid-level, with senior facility engineers in high-cost metros (San Jose, San Francisco) hitting $166K, $210K+.

Field Leadership (general foreman, superintendent roles) typically falls $83K, $115K depending on experience and project scope.

These are base salary ranges; total compensation often includes bonuses, benefits, and equipment allowances. Wastewater projects, especially municipal contracts and treatment facility expansions, command premium pay because they require specialized compliance knowledge, union coordination, and deep technical expertise. We regularly place candidates into these roles across civil, industrial, and energy infrastructure verticals nationwide.