Water Resource Specialists Salary in Colorado
Water Resource Specialists in Colorado earn a median of $152,730 a year, −9% 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
- $152,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,900; the top 10% earn over $289,970. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Colorado
How much do water resource specialists make in Colorado?
The median is $152,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,900 and the top 10% earn over $289,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 48 (−9% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.