Water Resource Specialists Salary in Vermont
Water Resource Specialists in Vermont earn a median of $131,290 a year, −21% 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
- $131,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,940; the top 10% earn over $203,120. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Vermont
How much do water resource specialists make in Vermont?
The median is $131,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,940 and the top 10% earn over $203,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 48 (−21% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.