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Water Scientist

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April 13, 2024 Updated June 10, 2024 4 minute read

Water Scientists are responsible for studying the properties and behavior of water, as well as the impact of human activity on water resources. They work to ensure that water is safe for drinking, swimming, and other recreational activities, and that it is available for irrigation, industry, and other uses.

Educational Background

Most Water Scientists have a bachelor's or master's degree in a science field such as chemistry, biology, or environmental science. Some Water Scientists also have a PhD in a related field. Coursework in mathematics, statistics, and computer science is also helpful.

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Salaries for Water Scientist

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$112,000

$153,000

$201,000

$153,000

San Francisco

$122,000

$162,000

$220,000

$162,000

Seattle

$111,000

$133,000

$162,000

$133,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$112,000

$153,000

$201,000

$153,000

San Francisco

$122,000

$162,000

$220,000

$162,000

Seattle

$111,000

$133,000

$162,000

$133,000

Austin

$76,000

$90,000

$110,000

$90,000

Toronto

$86,000

$110,000

$140,000

$110,000

London

£75,000

£110,000

£150,000

£110,000

Paris

€54,000

€61,000

€86,000

€61,000

Berlin

€60,000

€68,000

€84,000

€68,000

Tel Aviv

₪225,000

₪297,000

₪398,000

₪297,000

Singapore

S$62,000

S$78,000

S$98,000

S$78,000

Beijing

¥121,000

¥169,000

¥227,000

¥169,000

Shanghai

¥134,000

¥180,000

¥240,000

¥180,000

Shenzhen

¥108,000

¥252,000

¥399,000

¥252,000

Bengalaru

₹341,000

₹480,000

₹706,000

₹480,000

Delhi

₹228,000

₹314,000

₹480,000

₹314,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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