Water Resource Specialists Salary in Nebraska
Water Resource Specialists in Nebraska earn a median of $120,620 a year, −28% 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
- $120,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,140; the top 10% earn over $189,000. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Nebraska
How much do water resource specialists make in Nebraska?
The median is $120,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,140 and the top 10% earn over $189,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 48 (−28% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.