Water Resource Specialists Salary in Alaska
Water Resource Specialists in Alaska earn a median of $130,590 a year, −22% 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
- $130,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,040; the top 10% earn over $177,430. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Alaska
How much do water resource specialists make in Alaska?
The median is $130,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,040 and the top 10% earn over $177,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 48 (−22% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.