Water Resource Specialists Salary in Pennsylvania
Water Resource Specialists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $137,900 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
- $137,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 7,980
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,040; the top 10% earn over $312,510. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do water resource specialists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $137,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,040 and the top 10% earn over $312,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 48 (−18% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.