Water Resource Specialists Salary in Ohio
Water Resource Specialists in Ohio earn a median of $137,170 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
- $137,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,720; the top 10% earn over $217,760. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Ohio
How much do water resource specialists make in Ohio?
The median is $137,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,720 and the top 10% earn over $217,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 48 (−18% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.