Water Resource Specialists Salary in Kansas
Water Resource Specialists in Kansas earn a median of $153,820 a year, −8% 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
- $153,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $110,660; the top 10% earn over $224,310. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Kansas
How much do water resource specialists make in Kansas?
The median is $153,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $110,660 and the top 10% earn over $224,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 48 (−8% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.