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Water resources engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Water Resources Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$90,209
Average $90,209
Low $53,120
High $153,194

The average salary for a water resources engineer is $90,209 per year in the United States. 2.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Water Resources Engineer job openings in United States

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OpenRoads Designer – Water Res...
HR Green3.9out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Water Resources Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sacramento County, CA
 
$245,507per year
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Sacramento County
 
$245,507per year
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Santa Rosa Junior College
 
$218,258per year
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Los Angeles County Office of E...
 
$217,204per year
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County of Monterey, CA
 
$209,787per year
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COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC...
 
$207,886per year
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Highest paying cities for Water Resources Engineers near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $141,921 per year
  2. Boise, ID
    $129,489 per year
  3. Sacramento, CA
    $127,599 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $124,595 per year
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $111,898 per year

Where can a Water Resources Engineer earn more?

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