California / Water Resources
Agency file
The Water Resources operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 3,975 employees with median total compensation of $115,959; the highest distinct record was $342,949.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,975 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($115,959) — 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 $183,298 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,007. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $422.6M — | 3,841 — | $110,464 — |
| 2024 | $442M ▲ 4.6% | 3,980 ▲ 3.6% | $112,401 ▲ 1.8% |
| 2025 | $458.2M ▲ 3.7% | 3,975 ▼ 0.1% | $115,959 ▲ 3.2% |
Record list
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C.E.A./Water Resources
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David Duval is a C.E.A. at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $2,860. Union affiliation: M01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Mark Grigorets is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $2,850. Union affiliation: R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Parisa Asadi holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,823. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Snow Gauger/Water Resources
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Ann Klinefelter is a Snow Gauger at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $2,777. Union affiliation: E.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jim Yang serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,719. Union affiliation: R11.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ronald Howell works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $2,706 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Sierra Gonzalez serves as a Office Technician (Typing). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,701. They are represented by R04.
Inspector of Automotive Equipment/Water Resources
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Juan Contreras holds the role of Inspector of Automotive Equipment at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,683. They are represented by R12.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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David Zhang works as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- for Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. David earned $2,643 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Research Data Specialist II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Sini Bava serves as a Research Data Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,637. Union affiliation: R01.
Assistant Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ronald Wolfe is a Assistant Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $2,608. Union affiliation: S12.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Sarah Benjaram works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. Sarah earned $2,524 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Executive Assistant/Water Resources
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Candace Anderson works as a Executive Assistant for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Candace earned $2,504 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Robert Mattos serves as a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Supervisor). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,500. Union affiliation: S11.
Youth Aid/Water Resources
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Kaitlin Pascual works as a Youth Aid for Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. Kaitlin earned $2,474 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E.
Snow Gauger/Water Resources
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Keith Jensen is a Snow Gauger at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $2,468. Their bargaining unit is E.
Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources/Water Resources
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Daniel Curtin works as a Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. Daniel earned $2,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E.
Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources/Water Resources
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Alexandre Makler is a Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $2,400. Their bargaining unit is E.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician Supervisor/Water Resources
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Miguel Sierra works as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician Supervisor for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Miguel earned $2,365 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Javier Uriarte Rios works as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- for Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. Javier earned $2,314 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Snow Gauger/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, James King Ii serves as a Snow Gauger. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,314. Their bargaining unit is E.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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Juan Leon works as a Water Resources Technician I for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $2,293 in 2024. They are represented by R11.
Student Assistant/Water Resources
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Tia Vang is a Student Assistant at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $2,260. Union affiliation: E.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Nathan Lai works as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- for Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. Nathan earned $2,237 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Zack Giang is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $2,175. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Armand Soltanzadeh serves as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,144. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Frederick Bui holds the role of Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,122. They are represented by M09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Nancy Quan works as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. Nancy earned $2,106 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Dona Calder serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,103. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jose Solorio serves as a Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,100. Their bargaining unit is E.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Linda Bond holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,085. They are represented by R09.
Student Assistant/Water Resources
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Ivan Hernandez holds the role of Student Assistant at Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,045. Union affiliation: E.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Dominickus Weigel is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $2,020. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Ethan Lange holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,009. Union affiliation: R11.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Ilana Tran holds the role of Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,979. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Alec Farrar holds the role of Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,975. They are represented by R11.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Melanee Gutierrez holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,973. They are represented by R01.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Jeana Moss is a Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $1,973. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Lora Resendez is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $1,952. Union affiliation: R04.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Jeremiah Knoch is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,940. Union affiliation: R11.