Water Resource Specialists Salary in Alabama
Water Resource Specialists in Alabama earn a median of $133,470 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Natural Sciences Managers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,770; the top 10% earn over $292,940. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Alabama
How much do water resource specialists make in Alabama?
The median is $133,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,770 and the top 10% earn over $292,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 48 (−20% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.