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Water Resource Specialists in District of Columbia

Water resource specialists design and carry out programs that address water supply, quality, and regulatory compliance. They work for government agencies, consulting firms, utilities, and environmental organizations, analyzing water systems and developing strategies to meet legal standards and community needs. In District of Columbia the median pay is $156,730 a year, 6% below the national median of $167,220.

$156,730median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$126,730–$185,220middle half earn
1,540employed in District of Columbia
$167,220U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)DesignPhysicsComputers and ElectronicsEnglish Language

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O*NET-SOC 11-9121.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.