As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Austin, TX is $69,345, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,334 weekly, or $5,779 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 San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $58,123 to $82,612. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,471) and 75th percentile ($76,289), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,612 per year. This $12,818 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, Austin Entry Level Water Resources Engineer often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 383 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 $58,123 Austin, TX June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $63,471 Austin, TX June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $69,345 Austin, TX June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $76,289 Austin, TX June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $82,612 Austin, TX June 01, 2026
25% $63,471 10% $58,123 90% $82,612 75% $76,289 $69,345 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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