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 34
Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michael J Zuniga serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,855. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Sothea Oeun is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $134,841. Union affiliation: S09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Brandon H Davison holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $134,839. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Grace A Hoang holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $134,835. They are represented by E48.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Levi H Warr works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Levi earned $134,787 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Larry M Ito serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,771. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Gary M Hess serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,746. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Pauline A Felix works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Pauline earned $134,658 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Andrew R Reising works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Andrew earned $134,604 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Xay Yang works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Water Resources. Xay earned $134,446 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Justin T Siu works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Justin earned $134,410 in 2023. They are represented by S09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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David Shakhunov works as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist) for Water Resources. David earned $134,384 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Franz Campero works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Franz earned $134,265 in 2023. They are represented by E48.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Travis M Conley is a Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $134,240. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Luis G Sepulveda is a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $134,150. Union affiliation: R11.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Richard J Stuart holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $134,034. They are represented by R12.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Md J Hasan works as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. Md earned $134,013 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Pamela J Lim holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,995. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michael A Clark serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,979. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Jacob D Souza is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $133,966. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Casey J Canal serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,902. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources/Water Resources
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Chad M Schumacher is a Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $133,796. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Beatrice A Silva serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $133,661. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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David N Muntean is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $133,636. Union affiliation: R09.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Water Resources
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Rodney L Essex works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for Water Resources. Rodney earned $133,634 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Christopher A Riley is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $133,566. They are represented by R12.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jean-Paul Maton serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $133,552. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Khalida Fazel works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Khalida earned $133,480 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Frank L Johnson Iv is a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $133,360. They are represented by S12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Jacob M Lucero holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,246. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Christopher R Van Laan works as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I for Water Resources. Christopher earned $133,162 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Paul W Weeks works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Paul earned $133,132 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brandon L Becker serves as a Mechanical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,024. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Martin J Summers serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,964. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Margaret M Kido works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Margaret earned $132,842 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ryan J Sherman serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,779. They are represented by R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Marc A Rosales works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Marc earned $132,764 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Zhiming Chen works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Zhiming earned $132,756 in 2023. They are represented by E48.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Gregory Dixon is a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $132,745. They are represented by R11.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Eduardo J Sanchez is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $132,726. Union affiliation: R12.