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  1. Occupations
  2. Water Resource Specialists

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

SOC: 11-9121.02

Common Job Titles

  • Water Resources Planner

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Water Resource Specialists (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

100,870

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $79,830. 25th percentile: U.S. $114,110. 50th percentile: U.S. $161,180. 75th percentile: U.S. $214,820. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$79,830
10% of workers earn the following or more$239,200+
Workers on average earn$173,500

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Engineering and Technology4.6/5
  • Mathematics4.2/5
  • Design4.0/5
  • Physics3.9/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.5/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Structured query language SQL

Technology Skills

  • Customer relationship management CRM software
  • DHI MIKE URBAN
  • Database software
  • ESRI ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
  • ESRI ArcInfo
  • ESRI ArcPad
  • ESRI ArcView
  • ESRI ArcView 3D Analyst
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Automated water sampling equipment
  • Binocular light compound microscopes
  • Chlorine testers
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital pH meters
  • Dissolved oxygen indicators
  • Global positioning system GPS receivers
  • Grab samplers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

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Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

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  • Bachelor's DegreeMarine Biology ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeComprehensive General Science MajorIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeChemistry MajorIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeBiology MajorIssuer: Troy University
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