Water Resource Specialists Salary in District of Columbia
Water Resource Specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $156,730 a year, −6% 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
- $156,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,390; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Industrial Ecologists$132,620 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Nuclear Engineers$195,190 median in District of Columbia
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$151,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Water Resource Specialists pay in District of Columbia
How much do water resource specialists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $156,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,390 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 48 (−6% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.