Water Resource Specialists Salary in Idaho
Water Resource Specialists in Idaho earn a median of $124,800 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
- $124,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,790; the top 10% earn over $204,550. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Idaho
How much do water resource specialists make in Idaho?
The median is $124,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,790 and the top 10% earn over $204,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 48 (−25% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.