California / Water Resources
Agency file
The Water Resources operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2023, this agency had 3,841 employees with median total compensation of $110,464; the highest distinct record was $325,405.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 3,841 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($110,464) — 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 $176,601 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,243. 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 19
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jesus Esparza works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Jesus earned $160,954 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Lance O Ablang is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $160,876. They are represented by S09.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Daphne Gille works as a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) for Water Resources. Daphne earned $160,871 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Nathan W Smith works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Nathan earned $160,788 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Andrew L Steward holds the role of Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,721. They are represented by S09.
Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority/Water Resources
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Melissa L Sparks-Kranz works as a Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority for Water Resources. Melissa earned $160,678 in 2023. They are represented by E59.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jeffrey T Mickey serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,650. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Zhenxi Chen holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,637. They are represented by E48.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nova M Clemenza serves as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,556. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Rajat Saha holds the role of Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,495. They are represented by S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Steven A Currie holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,438. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Information Technology Manager II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Regina C Bell serves as a Information Technology Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,363. Union affiliation: M01.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Baljit S Gill works as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor) for Water Resources. Baljit earned $160,091 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Attorney III/Water Resources
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Bryan B Barnhart holds the role of Attorney III at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nancy E Finch serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney III/Water Resources
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David Polinsky is a Attorney III at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney III/Water Resources
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Derek J Reynolds holds the role of Attorney III at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Harpreet S Hansra is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $160,054. Union affiliation: E48.
C.E.A./Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ebenezer R Ampah serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,995. Union affiliation: M01.
Water Services Supervisor/Water Resources
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Clinton G Womack is a Water Services Supervisor at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $159,992. They are represented by S11.
Attorney III/Water Resources
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David K Shipp is a Attorney III at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $159,944. Union affiliation: R02.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, John R Gibson serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,914. They are represented by R12.
Senior Water and Power Dispatcher/Water Resources
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Robert M Whaley holds the role of Senior Water and Power Dispatcher at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,897. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Warren R Gayou works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Warren earned $159,881 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ashley L Gobel is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $159,878. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Assistant Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Anthony Brooks serves as a Assistant Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,873. Union affiliation: S12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Joseph M Killen serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,841. Union affiliation: E48.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Analisa M Martinez is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $159,767. Union affiliation: S10.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Eric T Gorman holds the role of Senior Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,696. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Environmental Program Manager II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Evon P Willhoff serves as a Environmental Program Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,681. Union affiliation: M10.
Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority/Water Resources
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Craig C Cross works as a Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority for Water Resources. Craig earned $159,681 in 2023. Union affiliation: M10.
Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority/Water Resources
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Melinda C Dorin Bradbury holds the role of Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,681. Union affiliation: E59.
Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority/Water Resources
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Mary C Simmerer holds the role of Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,681. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Emilio L Flores holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,660. They are represented by R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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En-Ching Hsu holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,631. Union affiliation: S09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Tad R Bedegrew is a Senior Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $159,472. Union affiliation: R09.
Water and Power Dispatcher/Water Resources
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Manas K Ray works as a Water and Power Dispatcher for Water Resources. Manas earned $159,461 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Hoang M Le holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,440. They are represented by S09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Andrew M Renshaw works as a Senior Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Andrew earned $159,437 in 2023. They are represented by S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michael D Evenson serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic II. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,282. They are represented by R12.