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Job outlook for water quality specialists in the United States
Are water quality specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, water quality specialist jobs are in demand. Water quality specialist demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Water quality specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of water quality specialist jobs and the average water quality specialist salary over time.
Water quality specialist jobs over time
Water quality specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 303 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 307 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 274 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 244 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 227 | 0.00% |
Average water quality specialist salary over time
Water quality specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,609 | $25.77 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | $50,174 | $24.12 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $48,137 | $23.14 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $46,237 | $22.23 | --0.7% |
| 2022 | $46,579 | $22.39 | --0.3% |
Water quality specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of water quality specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where water quality specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for water quality specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 173 | 25% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 188 | 20% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 142 | 19% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 955 | 17% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 548 | 17% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 107 | 17% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 509 | 16% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 316 | 16% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 92 | 16% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,561 | 15% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 991 | 15% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 932 | 15% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 108 | 15% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,200 | 14% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 147 | 14% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 739 | 13% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 729 | 13% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 372 | 13% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 231 | 13% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 169 | 13% |
Most common cities for water quality specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $64,741 |
| 2 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $45,486 |