Water Resource Specialists Salary in Nevada
Water Resource Specialists in Nevada earn a median of $112,260 a year, −33% 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
- $112,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,240; the top 10% earn over $182,160. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Nevada
How much do water resource specialists make in Nevada?
The median is $112,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,240 and the top 10% earn over $182,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 48 (−33% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.