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 30
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Wen Chen is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $141,059. They are represented by R09.
Senior Land Surveyor/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nathan D Buchholz serves as a Senior Land Surveyor. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,950. Union affiliation: S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Sydney A Pearson works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator for Water Resources. Sydney earned $140,940 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Control Engineer/Water Resources
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Menovue Lo works as a Associate Control Engineer for Water Resources. Menovue earned $140,894 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Keenan A Booker works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Keenan earned $140,835 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Joseph Gs Boyce works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Joseph earned $140,797 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ethan E Matthes serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $140,680. They are represented by R09.
Water Services Supervisor/Water Resources
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Christopher J Souza works as a Water Services Supervisor for Water Resources. Christopher earned $140,656 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Peter Pfluger works as a Mechanical Engineer for Water Resources. Peter earned $140,649 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Lionel Flores Jr holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,562. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Steven A Lamb serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,521. They are represented by S09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kyle O Parker is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $140,499. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Aric S Mccullough is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $140,497. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Electrical Engineer Hydraulic Structures/Water Resources
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Azam Y Siddiqui is a Associate Electrical Engineer Hydraulic Structures at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $140,458. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Hannah L Babbin is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $140,432. They are represented by R09.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kevin J Faulkenberry holds the role of Principal Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,245. Union affiliation: M09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Balendra Surendran holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,221. Union affiliation: E48.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Fawm V Saefong works as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor) for Water Resources. Fawm earned $140,221 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)/Water Resources
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Albert De Leon works as a Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) for Water Resources. Albert earned $140,220 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Construction Supervisor II Water Resources/Water Resources
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Brandon B Corbett works as a Construction Supervisor II Water Resources for Water Resources. Brandon earned $140,144 in 2023. They are represented by E48.
Associate Safety Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Charles E Trueblood serves as a Associate Safety Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,997. They are represented by R09.
Senior Land Surveyor/Water Resources
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John P Wilusz works as a Senior Land Surveyor for Water Resources. John earned $139,983 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Assistant Deputy Director of Communications/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ryan D Endean serves as a Assistant Deputy Director of Communications. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,911. Their bargaining unit is E99.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Anita Regmi works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Anita earned $139,805 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Thomas R Molls serves as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,785. Union affiliation: S09.
Associate Corrosion Engineer/Water Resources
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Kurt Canfield holds the role of Associate Corrosion Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,767. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Robert D Wickstrom works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Robert earned $139,734 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mojtaba Malekmohammadi is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $139,642. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Matthew E Darling is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $139,641. They are represented by R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ke Zhong serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,637. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Bradley S Tom holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,599. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Andrew C Cutlip serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,580. Union affiliation: R09.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Eiline Yoon Diniz is a Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $139,528. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Water Resources
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Anna Q Fong is a Information Technology Supervisor II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $139,459. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Douglas L Hill serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,419. Union affiliation: R12.
Water Services Supervisor/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Soufiana C Haidara serves as a Water Services Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,324. Union affiliation: S11.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Derek A Martinez holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,321. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanical Supervisor/Water Resources
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Jacob V Martinez is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanical Supervisor at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $139,294. Union affiliation: S12.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Ryan P Lux holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,252. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Seth A A Martindale serves as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,252. They are represented by S12.