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 35
Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, John G Herrel serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,664. They are represented by R12.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Afshin Jalalian is a Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $132,645. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Asal Askarizadeh Bardsiri is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $132,489. Union affiliation: S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Marcus A Jenkins serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,450. They are represented by R12.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Jaike T Dyer is a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $132,446. Union affiliation: R11.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Max A Defant serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,392. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Amanda L Ott holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $132,299. They are represented by S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Joseph H Fry holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $132,278. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Johnathan B Cronan is a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $132,211. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources
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Felipe Restrepo is a Hydroelectric Plant Technician II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $132,177. They are represented by R12.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kari M Bianchini works as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Kari earned $132,039 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Milen Karavan is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $131,962. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Nicole M A Kwan is a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $131,921. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Bikram Singh is a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $131,823. They are represented by S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Paul Magana holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,808. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Cruz C Gloria works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Cruz earned $131,796 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Stephen J Neumayr is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $131,793. They are represented by R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operations Superintendent/Water Resources
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Michael A Souza works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operations Superintendent for Water Resources. Michael earned $131,701 in 2023. They are represented by S12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Vance E Cave works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Vance earned $131,676 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Edward E Elliott Jr holds the role of Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,653. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Domingo A Cardoza works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Domingo earned $131,582 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jasper D Mizani serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,466. Union affiliation: E48.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Cody M Glisan is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $131,434. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Architect/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Maryam Shafiee serves as a Senior Architect. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,408. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Irma V Clevenger is a Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $131,377. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Joel Farias Jr serves as a Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,377. They are represented by S12.
Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Casey B Lund holds the role of Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,377. They are represented by S12.
Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Marc C Sparks is a Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $131,377. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Katherine I Dlubac holds the role of Senior Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,336. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Lakshika Logantha Ramamoorthy serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,253. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Heath D Auble holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,234. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Adrian Gonzalez is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $131,154. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Gary R Champ holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,069. They are represented by R12.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Monique E Gaido works as a Senior Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Monique earned $130,996 in 2023. They are represented by S09.
Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Victor J Davison serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $130,951. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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James A Cooley works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Water Resources. James earned $130,917 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Dana A Fernandez holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $130,917. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Tuan M Ly serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $130,917. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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David S Poukish works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Water Resources. David earned $130,917 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Alan-Tung N Thach is a Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $130,917. They are represented by R01.