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 4
C.E.A./Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jessica L Conrad serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $197,245. Union affiliation: E59.
Supervising Electrical Engineer Hydraulic Structures/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Robert M Moore serves as a Supervising Electrical Engineer Hydraulic Structures. Their 2023 pay totaled $197,238. Union affiliation: S09.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Matthew E Bates is a Principal Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $197,176. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jorge L Quintero works as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources for Water Resources. Jorge earned $197,175 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M09.
Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Edgar Padilla serves as a Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $196,647. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Attorney V/Water Resources
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Maya R Stafford is a Attorney V at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $196,114. Union affiliation: R02.
Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources
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You Chen Chao is a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $195,995. Union affiliation: E59.
Supervising Telecommunications Engineer/Water Resources
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Angela D Bauman holds the role of Supervising Telecommunications Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $195,596. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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David J Wheeldon holds the role of Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $195,512. Union affiliation: S09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Aaron J Miller works as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Aaron earned $195,506 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, James S Hunt serves as a Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $195,506. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Todd G Bernardy holds the role of Principal Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $195,245. Their bargaining unit is M09.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Mitra Emami serves as a Principal Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $195,245. They are represented by M09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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John M Ford is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $195,206. They are represented by E48.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Richard P Pech Iii serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $195,057. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Chief Field Division Department of Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Robert A Dunlop serves as a Chief Field Division Department of Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $195,012. Their bargaining unit is M12.
Environmental Program Manager II/Water Resources
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Christopher D Wilkinson holds the role of Environmental Program Manager II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $195,010. They are represented by E59.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Carmel K Brown serves as a Principal Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,970. Their bargaining unit is M09.
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, James E Mizell Iii serves as a Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,958. Union affiliation: M02.
Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jagadish Nagendra serves as a Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,945. Union affiliation: M09.
Director of the Governor's Wildlife & Forest Resilience Taskforce/Water Resources
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Patrick E Wright works as a Director of the Governor's Wildlife & Forest Resilience Taskforce for Water Resources. Patrick earned $194,761 in 2023. They are represented by E99.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Yao-Hsiang Fock serves as a Principal Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,525. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jeremy Hill holds the role of Principal Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $194,483. Union affiliation: M09.
C.E.A./Water Resources
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Kristopher A Tjernell is a C.E.A. at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $194,470. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician Supervisor/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Miguel A Sierra serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,420. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Francisco J Llamas serves as a Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,381. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician II/Water Resources
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Joseph H Bridgford is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $194,299. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic II/Water Resources
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Chad J Nichols holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $194,254. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Edward L Lizardi serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,246. They are represented by R12.
C.E.A./Water Resources
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Carolyn M Buckman is a C.E.A. at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $194,195. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Olivia M Virgadamo works as a Principal Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Olivia earned $194,183 in 2023. They are represented by E59.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Lewis J Moeller is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $193,938. Union affiliation: S09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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David A Rizzardo holds the role of Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $193,938. Union affiliation: S09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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James H Wieking holds the role of Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $193,938. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Supervising Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Mark R List holds the role of Supervising Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $193,938. Union affiliation: S09.
Supervising Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Dane Mathis holds the role of Supervising Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $193,938. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Senior Control Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Luis A Ramos is a Senior Control Engineer (Supervisor) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $193,919. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Kevin A Robinson works as a Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. Kevin earned $193,684 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Amarjot K Bindra is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $193,638. Union affiliation: E48.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Russell C Bowlus serves as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $193,638. They are represented by S09.