Water Resource Specialists Salary in Louisiana
Water Resource Specialists in Louisiana earn a median of $115,950 a year, −31% 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
- $115,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −31% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,890; the top 10% earn over $212,130. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Louisiana
How much do water resource specialists make in Louisiana?
The median is $115,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,890 and the top 10% earn over $212,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 48 (−31% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.