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 37
Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)/Water Resources
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Joshua C Tatman works as a Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) for Water Resources. Joshua earned $129,124 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Matthew A Baledge serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $129,108. Union affiliation: R12.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jeromy Mangus holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $129,107. They are represented by R12.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Donald L Davis holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $129,097. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nickolas M Perez serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $129,097. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Ivan C Vida works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Water Resources. Ivan earned $129,097 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Weihua Li holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $129,079. They are represented by S09.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Water Resources
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Matthew K Tanaka is a Information Technology Supervisor II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $129,071. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources/Water Resources
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Thomas M Clark holds the role of Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $128,910. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources/Water Resources
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Chris H Pang is a Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $128,910. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Rubia Siddiqi serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $128,910. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Vergel P Simtim works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Water Resources. Vergel earned $128,906 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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James A Shannon works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. James earned $128,881 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, James E Kortuem serves as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $128,842. They are represented by S12.
Hydroelectric Plant Operations Superintendent/Water Resources
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Carlos Soria works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operations Superintendent for Water Resources. Carlos earned $128,670 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Associate Control Engineer/Water Resources
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Aleksandr A Paripa is a Associate Control Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $128,621. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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James A Common holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $128,598. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Rajesh Dhakal works as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. Rajesh earned $128,586 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Associate Electrical Engineer Hydraulic Structures/Water Resources
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Won L Trinh works as a Associate Electrical Engineer Hydraulic Structures for Water Resources. Won earned $128,569 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nickolas C Holman serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $128,511. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jakob L Schallberger holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $128,509. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Manuel J Maldonado works as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I for Water Resources. Manuel earned $128,421 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kingston Lee works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Kingston earned $128,420 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Taylor N Kanaan is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $128,366. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Timothy M Noll works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Timothy earned $128,316 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Jacob Ma Guillory is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $128,304. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Israel C Zapata serves as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $128,292. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Kyle D Woody is a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $128,207. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Daren F Gomes holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $128,066. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/Water Resources
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David J Kolakowski is a Hydroelectric Plant Technician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $128,025. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brian A Brown serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $127,893. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Sean J Impeartrice holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,839. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Jim W Leathers works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator for Water Resources. Jim earned $127,759 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Vadim Demchuk holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,756. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Lala Rukh works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Lala earned $127,738 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ariel S Chavez is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $127,731. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Clark C Churchill is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $127,698. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Maribel Velazquez works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Maribel earned $127,698 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ally Wu works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Ally earned $127,698 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Water Resources
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Helen Q Chau holds the role of Information Technology Supervisor II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,606. Their bargaining unit is S01.