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Water Resource Scientist

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April 11, 2024 3 minute read

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A Water Resource Scientist is responsible for studying water resources and developing plans to manage them effectively. They research the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water, as well as the social and economic factors that affect water use. Water Resources Scientists may also work with engineers to design and construct water treatment and distribution systems. They may also work with policy makers to develop water conservation and pollution prevention programs.

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Salaries for Water Resource Scientist

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$109,000

$143,000

$176,000

$143,000

San Francisco

$105,000

$130,000

$160,000

$130,000

Seattle

$80,000

$115,000

$138,000

$115,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$109,000

$143,000

$176,000

$143,000

San Francisco

$105,000

$130,000

$160,000

$130,000

Seattle

$80,000

$115,000

$138,000

$115,000

Austin

$114,000

$149,000

$200,000

$149,000

Toronto

$86,000

$96,000

$126,000

$96,000

London

£67,000

£95,000

£134,000

£95,000

Paris

€42,000

€55,000

€70,000

€55,000

Berlin

€45,000

€52,000

€62,000

€52,000

Tel Aviv

₪155,000

₪190,000

₪219,000

₪190,000

Singapore

S$11,000

S$14,400

S$18,800

S$14,400

Beijing

¥70,000

¥87,000

¥109,000

¥87,000

Shanghai

¥121,000

¥156,000

¥238,000

¥156,000

Shenzhen

¥313,000

¥505,000

¥653,000

¥505,000

Bengalaru

₹232,000

₹333,000

₹463,000

₹333,000

Delhi

₹257,000

₹395,000

₹701,000

₹395,000

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