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Water Resources Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 218 open job postings for Water Resources Engineer roles at 91 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 12 more postings in CAD (median CA$108K), 1 more posting in AUD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Water Resources Engineer: postings by posted pay205 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $50K to $180K. Median $113K; middle half $95K–$140K.Median $113K$50K$180K

Postings per pay band: $50K–$60K: 15; $60K–$70K: 3; $70K–$80K: 10; $80K–$90K: 10; $90K–$100K: 20; $100K–$110K: 24; $110K–$120K: 39; $120K–$130K: 15; $130K–$140K: 14; $140K–$150K: 21; $150K–$160K: 15; $160K–$170K: 4; $170K–$180K: 15.

Pay by level

  1. Intern$25.00/hr ($52K/yr) median, $23.00–$28.00/hr typical, 18 postingsIntern: middle half $23.00–$28.00/hr, median $25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
  2. Entry level$78.8K median, $74.1K–$83.8K typical, 16 postingsEntry level: middle half $74.1K–$83.8K, median $78.8K
  3. Mid level$110K median, $97.5K–$120K typical, 93 postingsMid level: middle half $97.5K–$120K, median $110K
  4. Senior$140K median, $119K–$154K typical, 73 postingsSenior: middle half $119K–$154K, median $140K
  5. Principal$196K median, $168K–$196K typical, 5 postingsPrincipal: middle half $168K–$196K, median $196K

Companies hiring

  1. Dewberry$109K median, $85.3K–$121K typical, 19 postingsDewberry: middle half $85.3K–$121K, median $109K
  2. Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects$118K median, $110K–$143K typical, 9 postingsWilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects: middle half $110K–$143K, median $118K
  3. Barr$97.5K median, $97.5K–$115K typical, 9 postingsBarr: middle half $97.5K–$115K, median $97.5K
  4. Stantec$119K median, $112K–$119K typical, 8 postingsStantec: middle half $112K–$119K, median $119K

Top-paying companies

  1. Worley · $193K median, 5 postings
  2. Farnsworth Group · $159K median, 3 postings
  3. California Correctional Health Care Services · $155K median, 3 postings
  4. Wilsonco · $143K median, 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$113K median, $93.1K–$140K typical, 185 postingsUnited States: middle half $93.1K–$140K, median $113K
  2. Canada$119K median, $116K–$145K typical, 29 postingsCanada: middle half $116K–$145K, median $119K
  3. California$112K median, $102K–$141K typical, 19 postingsCalifornia: middle half $102K–$141K, median $112K
  4. Colorado$115K median, $85.3K–$132K typical, 17 postingsColorado: middle half $85.3K–$132K, median $115K
  5. Remote$120K median, $85K–$140K typical, 5 postingsRemote: middle half $85K–$140K, median $120K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $120K median, $85K–$140K typical, from 4 postings. On-site: $116K median, $95K–$143K typical, from 125 postings.

Newest Water Resources Engineer postings

  1. Water Resources Engineer (PE)Hire Finder RPO · Clovis, CA · $185K–$227K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Senior Water Resources EngineerENGEO · San Ramon, CA · $135K–$175K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Water Resources Engineering Co-op / Internship 2027LJB · Miamisburg, OH · $18.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Water Resources EngineerEFK Moen · St. Louis, MO · $90K–$150K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Water Resources Engineer - Mid Level02626fba 9639 4f80 Bd5e 003b6d206987 · Oakland, CA · $120K–$155K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Water Resources Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Water Resources Engineer jobs is $113K a year, from 218 job postings with pay at 91 companies.

What is the typical Water Resources Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $95K–$140K. The top 10% list $159K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $73.3K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Water Resources Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Worley ($193K), Farnsworth Group ($159K), California Correctional Health Care Services ($155K).

How does Water Resources Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Intern $25.00/hr ($52K/yr), Entry level $78.8K, Mid level $110K, Senior $140K, Principal $196K.

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