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 25
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mark A Risney is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $149,730. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Jeremy R Conway works as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor) for Water Resources. Jeremy earned $149,725 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Gregg D Ahlers is a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $149,685. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Tyler I Betteridge serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $149,557. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Frank S Ruiz serves as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $149,525. Union affiliation: S12.
Information Technology Specialist III/Water Resources
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Michael J Hom holds the role of Information Technology Specialist III at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $149,459. They are represented by E59.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Colin M Hanley serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $149,294. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jianzhong Wang serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $149,290. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Trinh D Luu serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $149,255. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Emilia Wisniewski is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $149,243. They are represented by E48.
Associate Control Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Forster A Brown serves as a Associate Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $149,157. They are represented by R09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Timothy R Gere is a Senior Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $149,043. They are represented by S09.
Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Christian A Arechavaleta works as a Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. Christian earned $149,038 in 2023. They are represented by S09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Heta Shah holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,969. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Charles K Reece serves as a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $148,851. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Roy E Hull serves as a Senior Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $148,840. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Leiji Liu works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Leiji earned $148,714 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources
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Timothy R Davis holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,691. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Joshua A Stenquist serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic II. Their 2023 pay totaled $148,581. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Albert M Kopp works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Albert earned $148,576 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jared M Frantzich serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $148,422. They are represented by S10.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ashley L Cousin works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Ashley earned $148,400 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michael D Davis serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $148,362. They are represented by R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Marisela P Pavlenko works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Marisela earned $148,268 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Colin T Kark holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,242. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Robert G Fastenau serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $148,141. Union affiliation: S10.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Nicholas E Spry is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $148,121. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Timothy E Evans is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $148,112. They are represented by R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Richard A Keizer Jr serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $148,077. They are represented by E48.
Principal Right of Way Agent/Water Resources
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Angelica Joy G Aguilar holds the role of Principal Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,033. They are represented by M01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Eric R Martinez works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Eric earned $147,987 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician II/Water Resources
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Jose Chavez holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $147,985. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Telecommunications Engineer/Water Resources
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Joseph R Benveniste works as a Associate Telecommunications Engineer for Water Resources. Joseph earned $147,830 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Elizabeth A Vasquez is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $147,681. Union affiliation: S10.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jake R Grace serves as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,611. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jason D Little serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,607. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Corinne J Martell serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,603. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brian W Niski serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,603. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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Angel M Romero Jr works as a Information Technology Manager I for Water Resources. Angel earned $147,603 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Angel Farias works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Angel earned $147,580 in 2023. They are represented by R12.