Water Resource Specialists Salary in Maryland
Water Resource Specialists in Maryland earn a median of $168,620 a year, +1% 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
- $168,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 4,820
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $127,920; the top 10% earn over $268,240. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Maryland
How much do water resource specialists make in Maryland?
The median is $168,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $127,920 and the top 10% earn over $268,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 48 (+1% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.