Water Resource Specialists Salary in Virginia
Water Resource Specialists in Virginia earn a median of $150,570 a year, −10% 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
- $150,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,080; the top 10% earn over $212,620. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Virginia
How much do water resource specialists make in Virginia?
The median is $150,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,080 and the top 10% earn over $212,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 48 (−10% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.