Water Resource Specialists Salary in South Dakota
Water Resource Specialists in South Dakota earn a median of $128,140 a year, −23% 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
- $128,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,520; the top 10% earn over $213,210. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in South Dakota
How much do water resource specialists make in South Dakota?
The median is $128,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,520 and the top 10% earn over $213,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 48 (−23% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.