As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Abilene, TX is $62,425, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,200 weekly, or $5,202 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Abilene, TX vary widely, spanning from $52,291 to $74,383. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,121) and 75th percentile ($68,684), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,383 per year. This $11,563 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abilene Entry Level Water Resources Engineer often earn 8.6% lower than national averages. However, Abilene currently ranks 755 statewide for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $52,291 Abilene, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $57,121 Abilene, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $62,425 Abilene, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $68,684 Abilene, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $74,383 Abilene, TX April 01, 2026
25% $57,121 10% $52,291 90% $74,383 75% $68,684 $62,425 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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68684
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74286
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About Abilene, Texas    Abilene is located in northeastern Taylor County. The city limits extend north into Jones County. Interstate 20 leads east 149 miles (240 km) to Fort ....More

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