Water Resource Specialists
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
SOC: 11-9121.02
Common Job Titles
- Water Resources Planner
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Water Resource Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
100,870
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $79,830. 25th percentile: U.S. $114,110. 50th percentile: U.S. $161,180. 75th percentile: U.S. $214,820. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $79,830 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $173,500 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Engineering and Technology4.6/5
- Mathematics4.2/5
- Design4.0/5
- Physics3.9/5
- Computers and Electronics3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- Customer relationship management CRM software
- DHI MIKE URBAN
- Database software
- ESRI ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
- ESRI ArcInfo
- ESRI ArcPad
- ESRI ArcView
- ESRI ArcView 3D Analyst
Tools & Equipment
- Automated water sampling equipment
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Chlorine testers
- Desktop computers
- Digital pH meters
- Dissolved oxygen indicators
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Grab samplers