Water Resource Specialists Salary in Wisconsin
Water Resource Specialists in Wisconsin earn a median of $128,890 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
- $128,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,580; the top 10% earn over $213,290. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Wisconsin
How much do water resource specialists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $128,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,580 and the top 10% earn over $213,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 48 (−23% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.