Careers · Water Resource Specialists · North Carolina
Water Resource Specialists in North Carolina
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 North Carolina the median pay is $173,870 a year, 4% above the national median of $167,220.
$173,870median pay in North Carolina, per year
$134,460–$216,510middle half earn
6,010employed in North Carolina
$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
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Water Resource Specialists.
Licenses and training in North Carolina
Water Resource Specialists pay in other states
Massachusetts · $267,290Connecticut · $210,670California · $210,230New Jersey · $207,030Washington · $182,480Maryland · $168,620Illinois · $159,670District of Columbia · $156,730Kansas · $153,820Colorado · $152,730
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against water resource specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against water resource specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 11-9121.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina, annual.