Water Resource Specialists Salary in Arizona
Water Resource Specialists in Arizona earn a median of $124,920 a year, −25% 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
- $124,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,780; the top 10% earn over $209,130. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Arizona
How much do water resource specialists make in Arizona?
The median is $124,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,780 and the top 10% earn over $209,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 48 (−25% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.