Water Resource Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Water Resource Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $126,440 a year, −24% 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
- $126,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,180; the top 10% earn over $197,760. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Kentucky
How much do water resource specialists make in Kentucky?
The median is $126,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,180 and the top 10% earn over $197,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 48 (−24% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.