Water Resources Engineer Salary in the United States

Water Resources Engineer Salary

How much does a Water Resources Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Resources Engineer in the United States is $106,314. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,360 to $115,149, with most professionals earning between $83,476 and $123,193.

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10th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $83,476 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $94,360 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $106,314 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $115,149 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $123,193 US April 01, 2025
25% $94,360 10% $83,476 90% $123,193 75% $115,149 $106,314 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Environmental Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Water Resources Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Environmental Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Water Resources Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Water Resources Engineer ranges from $94,360 to $115,149 with the average base salary of $106,314. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,360 to $115,149 with the average total cash compensation of $106,314.

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