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 26
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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Mark Cusick works as a Information Technology Manager I for Water Resources. Mark earned $147,578 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Angelique M Fabbianileon is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $147,575. They are represented by E48.
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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Rajaram Bondu is a Information Technology Manager I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $147,553. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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Victor A Jimenez is a Information Technology Manager I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $147,503. Union affiliation: M01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brett A Larsen serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,458. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Bibek Joshi is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $147,414. They are represented by S09.
Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs/Water Resources
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Kasey D Schimke is a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $147,315. Their bargaining unit is E99.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Angel R Aguirre serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,314. They are represented by R12.
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jesse D Bishop serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,303. Union affiliation: M01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Noah D Gargano serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,302. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Steven M Brumbaugh is a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $147,260. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ian J Uecker holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $147,194. Union affiliation: S09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mandana N Pashminehazar holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $147,145. They are represented by S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Julia J Pain serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,077. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Allison N Burich works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator for Water Resources. Allison earned $147,017 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Thomas W Helms is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $146,842. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Eduardo Hernandez holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,730. They are represented by R12.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Christina Boggs-Chavira works as a Senior Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Christina earned $146,653 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Amber K Candela-Cooney serves as a Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,643. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrical Supervisor/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jeremy L Johnson serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrical Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,575. Union affiliation: S12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Casey M Wilder works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Casey earned $146,509 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Clifford L Abihai is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $146,507. They are represented by R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Austin C Roundtree serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,486. Union affiliation: E48.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ran Singh works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Ran earned $146,486 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, David W Brown serves as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,442. They are represented by R09.
Water and Power Dispatcher/Water Resources
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Avelardo Hernandez Jr holds the role of Water and Power Dispatcher at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,412. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Chong Vang holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,233. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jeffrey D Kuhl holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,211. Union affiliation: E48.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Cameron Lancaster is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $146,161. They are represented by E48.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Macario N Ramiscal Jr is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $146,150. They are represented by R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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David R Barth works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. David earned $146,101 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Emad Ehsani holds the role of Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,078. Union affiliation: E48.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michelle L Ridgway serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,076. They are represented by R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Francisco J Nuno serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,964. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Robert W Spencer serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,950. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Julio C Gomez serves as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,906. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mohammad Yusufzai is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $145,836. They are represented by R09.
Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority/Water Resources
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Ashley N Gilreath works as a Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority for Water Resources. Ashley earned $145,814 in 2023. Union affiliation: M10.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Om Prakash serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,790. Union affiliation: R09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Alex R Bumgarner is a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $145,776. They are represented by S12.