Water Resource Specialists Salary in Connecticut
Water Resource Specialists in Connecticut earn a median of $210,670 a year, +26% 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
- $210,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $136,750; the top 10% earn over $315,560. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Connecticut
How much do water resource specialists make in Connecticut?
The median is $210,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $136,750 and the top 10% earn over $315,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 48 (+26% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.