As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Paramus, NJ is $80,100, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,540 weekly, or $6,675 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $66,949 to $95,588. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,216) and 75th percentile ($88,207), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,588 per year. This $14,991 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, Paramus Entry Level Water Resources Engineer often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 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 $66,949 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $73,216 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $80,100 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $88,207 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $95,588 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
25% $73,216 10% $66,949 90% $95,588 75% $88,207 $80,100 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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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

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