Water Resource Specialists Salary in Minnesota
Water Resource Specialists in Minnesota earn a median of $136,450 a year, −18% 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
- $136,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,050; the top 10% earn over $289,790. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Minnesota
How much do water resource specialists make in Minnesota?
The median is $136,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,050 and the top 10% earn over $289,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 48 (−18% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.