Water Resource Specialists Salary in Arkansas
Water Resource Specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $119,430 a year, −29% 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
- $119,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −29% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,080; the top 10% earn over $226,370. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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- Transportation Engineers$85,020 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Ecologists$57,220 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Arkansas
How much do water resource specialists make in Arkansas?
The median is $119,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,080 and the top 10% earn over $226,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 48 (−29% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.