Water Resource Specialists Salary in Oregon
Water Resource Specialists in Oregon earn a median of $143,120 a year, −14% 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
- $143,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,760; the top 10% earn over $225,560. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Oregon
How much do water resource specialists make in Oregon?
The median is $143,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,760 and the top 10% earn over $225,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 48 (−14% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.