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 27
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Behrooz Etebari works as a Senior Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Behrooz earned $145,745 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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Pamela A Ceccarelli is a Information Technology Manager I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $145,733. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Water and Power Dispatcher/Water Resources
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Aaron M Thoele works as a Water and Power Dispatcher for Water Resources. Aaron earned $145,713 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Yaling Liu holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,702. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Ismael Romo holds the role of Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,674. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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George Avila holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,583. They are represented by R09.
Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)/Water Resources
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James W Campbell holds the role of Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,528. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Lanson K Kovac works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Lanson earned $145,462 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Cody S Nelson serves as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,392. They are represented by S12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Scott D Kennedy works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Scott earned $145,392 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Matthew G Clayton serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,363. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nancy J King serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,336. They are represented by R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Alan A Zamboanga holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,192. Union affiliation: S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician II/Water Resources
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Benjamin A Patten is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $145,156. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Marvin L Marshall is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $145,139. They are represented by R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ryan S Young works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Ryan earned $145,098 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Fateh S Budwal serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $145,078. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Mike Thao serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,076. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Makar Sokol serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,056. They are represented by R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources
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Bryan O Hayes works as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician II for Water Resources. Bryan earned $145,007 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Matthew R Johnston works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Matthew earned $144,935 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Jeffrey A Macdonald is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $144,917. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Francisco J Zavala works as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I for Water Resources. Francisco earned $144,755 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Chandler E Martin holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $144,723. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Nicholas P Morgan works as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I for Water Resources. Nicholas earned $144,665 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kelly A Lawler is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $144,550. They are represented by R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Seyyed H Mousavi serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $144,536. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Hossein Aghazeynali holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $144,500. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Nehal S Shah is a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $144,466. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Safety Engineer/Water Resources
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John A Personeni holds the role of Associate Safety Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $144,424. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Telecommunications Engineer/Water Resources
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Wayne Ly works as a Associate Telecommunications Engineer for Water Resources. Wayne earned $144,401 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Barry S Mahoney serves as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $144,397. They are represented by R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Ramon A Nunez works as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I for Water Resources. Ramon earned $144,392 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Babak Jafarnejad holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $144,335. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Rogelio J Padilla serves as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $144,331. They are represented by R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Eric R Rinderle serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $144,258. Union affiliation: S09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Shicha K Chander works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Shicha earned $144,250 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Chris Quan serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $144,250. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Andres F Garcia works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Andres earned $144,238 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Amrik S Dhugga serves as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $144,237. Their bargaining unit is R09.