Water Resource Specialists Salary in Tennessee
Water Resource Specialists in Tennessee earn a median of $124,530 a year, −26% 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
- $124,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,280; the top 10% earn over $223,370. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Tennessee
How much do water resource specialists make in Tennessee?
The median is $124,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,280 and the top 10% earn over $223,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 48 (−26% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.