What is the salary of a Water Resources Specialist? In the United States, a Water Resources Specialist earns an average salary of $68,784. The salary range for a Water Resources Specialist is usually between $59,488 and $82,461 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $131,526. The highest Water Resources Specialist salary in the United States was $185,174. The average hourly pay for a Water Resources Specialist is $33.07.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water Resources Specialist salary are California, with an average salary of $108,065, followed by Michigan, with an average salary of $95,800, and Minnesota, with an average salary of $66,280. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water Resources Specialist job are Citrus Heights Water District (CA), San Diego County Water Authority (CA) and Santa Barbara (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Citrus Heights Water District, CA | $147,185 |
| San Diego County Water Authority, CA | $133,882 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $109,389 |
| Ventura County, CA | $90,422 |
| Mojave Water Agency, CA | $89,021 |
| Arizona Department of Transportation, AZ | $78,829 |
| Arizona Department of Land, AZ | $77,066 |
| Thurston County, WA | $73,704 |
| Virginia Tech, VA | $69,827 |
| City of Aurora, CO | $67,300 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Plant Operator | $57,400 |
| Water Operator | $54,530 |
| Water Superintendent | $72,509 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | $60,706 |
| Water Supervisor | $81,295 |
| Water Technician | $46,680 |
| Water Distribution Supervisor | $98,786 |
| Water | $54,224 |
| Water & Sewer | $57,762 |
| Water Meter Technician | $42,360 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Water Resources Specialist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $64,617 | 58 |
| California | $108,065 | 32 |
| Colorado | $67,301 | 3 |
| Florida | $70,492 | 1 |
| Indiana | $48,070 | 1 |
| Maryland | $63,191 | 1 |
| Michigan | $95,800 | 1 |
| Minnesota | $66,280 | 3 |
| Oregon | $37,450 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,890 | 1 |
| Virginia | $59,842 | 6 |
| Washington | $70,420 | 15 |
| Wisconsin | $65,344 | 1 |
| Name | State | Employer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Greg Ortega L.San Diego County Water Authority, CA | Greg Ortega L. | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Greg Ortega LSan Diego County Water Authority, CA | Greg Ortega L | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Greg Ortega L.San Diego County Water Authority, CA | Greg Ortega L. | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Michele ShumateSan Diego County Water Authority, CA | Michele Shumate | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Joni German M.San Diego County Water Authority, CA | Joni German M. | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Debbie IvazesRedwood City, CA | Debbie Ivazes | CA | Redwood City | View Details |
Timothy Pollizzi JCity of Rochester Hills, MI | Timothy Pollizzi J | MI | City of Rochester Hills | View Details |
Mark SaltzVista Irrigation District, CA | Mark Saltz | CA | Vista Irrigation District | View Details |
Negin AshooriBay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency, CA | Negin Ashoori | CA | Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency | View Details |
Michele ShumateSan Diego County Water Authority, CA | Michele Shumate | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Alexandra Morrison SchnellSan Diego County Water Authority, CA | Alexandra Morrison Schnell | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Joni German M.San Diego County Water Authority, CA | Joni German M. | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Debbie IvazesRedwood City, CA | Debbie Ivazes | CA | Redwood City | View Details |
Saltz MarkVista Irrigation District, CA | Saltz Mark | CA | Vista Irrigation District | View Details |
Efren LopezSan Diego County Water Authority, CA | Efren Lopez | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Joni German M.San Diego County Water Authority, CA | Joni German M. | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Christopher NicholsCitrus Heights Water District, CA | Christopher Nichols | CA | Citrus Heights Water District | View Details |
Mark SaltzVista Irrigation District, CA | Mark Saltz | CA | Vista Irrigation District | View Details |
Alexandra Schnell MSan Diego County Water Authority, CA | Alexandra Schnell M | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Daniel LarsenRedwood City, CA | Daniel Larsen | CA | Redwood City | View Details |
