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 33
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Diana A Chen is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $136,720. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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James N Kreimeyer holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $136,696. They are represented by R12.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Mark A Riedel-Bash works as a Senior Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Mark earned $136,630 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Michael P St Jacques is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $136,620. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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David A Lara works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. David earned $136,582 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Matthew F Cooley is a Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $136,529. Union affiliation: R12.
Supervising Right of Way Agent/Water Resources
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Allan T Davis is a Supervising Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $136,498. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrical Supervisor/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Alfredo Rodriguez Jr serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrical Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $136,389. They are represented by S12.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Dana D Auble holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $136,346. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources
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Alan D Valencia holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $136,185. They are represented by R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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David W Julian is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $136,130. They are represented by S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Brandon G Burcham works as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I for Water Resources. Brandon earned $136,075 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Majid Mesforoush holds the role of Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $136,001. Union affiliation: R09.
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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Phyllis M Hight is a Information Technology Manager I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $135,985. They are represented by M01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kaveh Zamani is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $135,953. They are represented by S09.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Robert A Dolliver is a Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $135,799. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Allen F Granado holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,799. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Eileen M Hue holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,799. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Danny A Luong works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Water Resources. Danny earned $135,799 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Curt D Thue is a Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $135,799. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Eliza H Yam serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $135,799. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ajala I Ali is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $135,766. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mark W Bellomy holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,747. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Paul H Gowan is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $135,700. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Marissa E Loustale holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,676. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/Water Resources
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Michael J Wilson holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Technician I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,627. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Christopher So holds the role of Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,583. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/Water Resources
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Exequiel D Gonzales Jr holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Technician I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,527. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Sarah F Okumu works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Sarah earned $135,523 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Igor Shevchyk holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,383. Union affiliation: R09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Cory L Hutton serves as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $135,379. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Stanley T Mubako holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,322. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Joshua E Pineda holds the role of Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,290. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources
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Ryan S Toomey works as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician II for Water Resources. Ryan earned $135,273 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Andrea G Jensen holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,190. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Bal Sah is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $135,181. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Control Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jordan D Duval serves as a Senior Control Engineer (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $135,093. They are represented by S09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Artin Oshian serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $135,062. They are represented by S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/Water Resources
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Ranveer S Dhillon is a Hydroelectric Plant Technician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $135,029. They are represented by R12.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Darren G Suen serves as a Principal Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,902. They are represented by E59.