Water Resource Specialists Salary in North Dakota
Water Resource Specialists in North Dakota earn a median of $131,370 a year, −21% 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
- $131,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,490; the top 10% earn over $216,630. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in North Dakota
How much do water resource specialists make in North Dakota?
The median is $131,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,490 and the top 10% earn over $216,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 48 (−21% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.