Water Resource Specialists Salary in Michigan
Water Resource Specialists in Michigan earn a median of $129,070 a year, −23% 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
- $129,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,220
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,380; the top 10% earn over $222,030. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Michigan
How much do water resource specialists make in Michigan?
The median is $129,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,380 and the top 10% earn over $222,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 48 (−23% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.