California / Water Resources Control Board
Agency file
The Water Resources Control Board operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2023, this agency had 2,839 employees with median total compensation of $101,541; the highest distinct record was $310,242.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 2,839 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,541) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $159,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,702. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 14
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Ben R Wright works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources Control Board. Ben earned $142,949 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Khalid P Durrani serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $142,899. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Zachary J Jarvie holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,899. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Cabe C Silverhame holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,847. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Thomas N Magney works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources Control Board. Thomas earned $142,799 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, James J Kang serves as a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $142,737. They are represented by S09.
Senior Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Joseph A Guzman serves as a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $142,650. They are represented by S09.
C.E.A./Water Resources Control Board
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Jacqueline J Carpenter works as a C.E.A. for Water Resources Control Board. Jacqueline earned $142,595 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Associate Sanitary Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Sudarshan Poudyal is a Associate Sanitary Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $142,586. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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David S Durette holds the role of Senior Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,424. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Kevin Lin holds the role of Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,343. They are represented by R09.
Senior Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Omar A Mostafa works as a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer for Water Resources Control Board. Omar earned $142,336 in 2023. They are represented by S09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Shiu Kei Tsui works as a Water Resource Control Engineer for Water Resources Control Board. Shiu earned $142,228 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Darin E Witt serves as a Water Resource Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $142,228. Union affiliation: R09.
Information Technology Specialist III/Water Resources Control Board
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Jeffery D Kapellas holds the role of Information Technology Specialist III at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,208. Union affiliation: M01.
Senior Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Misha F Anderson serves as a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $142,138. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Kevin S Warring holds the role of Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,128. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Miguel A Oviedo Jr holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,064. Union affiliation: R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Shawn P Flanagan serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,958. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Jonathan R Meurer is a Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $141,939. They are represented by R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Shaun R Richards holds the role of Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,905. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Jeremy J Hughes serves as a Senior Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,867. They are represented by S09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Forest Q Fortescue serves as a Senior Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,820. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Christina M Guerra holds the role of Senior Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,703. Union affiliation: S09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, John H Madigan serves as a Water Resource Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,651. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Wendy N Pierce serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $141,622. They are represented by S10.
Senior Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Mehreen R Siddiqui holds the role of Senior Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,612. Union affiliation: S09.
Attorney III/Water Resources Control Board
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Susan Ma is a Attorney III at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $141,481. Union affiliation: R02.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Richard W Fadness serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,463. Union affiliation: R09.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Water Resources Control Board
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Jelena S Hartman works as a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) for Water Resources Control Board. Jelena earned $141,441 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Associate Sanitary Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Minliang Shih serves as a Associate Sanitary Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,389. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Carey S Wilder holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,380. Union affiliation: R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Jay J Mirpour holds the role of Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,370. Union affiliation: R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Nhan Bao serves as a Water Resource Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,222. Union affiliation: R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Leonard V Cosentini works as a Water Resource Control Engineer for Water Resources Control Board. Leonard earned $141,222 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Renan D Jauregui works as a Water Resource Control Engineer for Water Resources Control Board. Renan earned $141,222 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Kirk R Larkin holds the role of Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,222. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Sean Lee works as a Water Resource Control Engineer for Water Resources Control Board. Sean earned $141,222 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Vicente Rodriguez serves as a Water Resource Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,222. Union affiliation: R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Ana M Townsend is a Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $141,222. Union affiliation: R09.