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 40
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, George M Demelo serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,218. Union affiliation: R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Eduardo Q Pech holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,212. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Tyler G Clark works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Tyler earned $124,181 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Brian T Scoles holds the role of Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,170. They are represented by S12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Francesca A Nurmi is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $124,151. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Teresa D Gonzalez holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,031. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Joni T Hirabayashi serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,031. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Robert D Jarumay works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Robert earned $124,031 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Michael B Kelly is a Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $124,031. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Xiaojun Li serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,031. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michael S Morris serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,031. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Erik J Murphy is a Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $124,031. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Joseph A Ortega is a Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $124,031. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Felipe Renteria-Lizardi works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Felipe earned $124,031 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Savleen Sekhon works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Savleen earned $124,031 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Vasundhara Vedantam serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,031. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Christina Sabala works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Christina earned $123,956 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Photogrammetrist II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Chunmei Zhang serves as a Photogrammetrist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,952. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Gurmeet S Hanjra serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,931. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nicholas R Mann serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,924. Union affiliation: R12.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jason I Williamson works as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources for Water Resources. Jason earned $123,867 in 2023. They are represented by S12.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Nicholas F Barletta holds the role of Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,844. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Andrew G Fujikawa holds the role of Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,791. Union affiliation: R09.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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Anthony M Coit is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $123,787. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Manager III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Myra X Galvez serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,780. Union affiliation: M01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Denise M Soria works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Denise earned $123,751 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Wesley H Robertson holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,731. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Johnathon J Milam serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,725. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Juan L Arellano serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $123,718. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Tiffany A Vital serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,717. Union affiliation: M01.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Connor H Block works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Water Resources. Connor earned $123,716 in 2023. They are represented by S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Stephanie N Chun serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $123,716. Union affiliation: S10.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Rodney R Edwards is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $123,707. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Sarah M Zorn is a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $123,691. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Dylan S Donahue works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator for Water Resources. Dylan earned $123,671 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Matthew L Kennedy works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Matthew earned $123,562 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Michael C Weaver works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Michael earned $123,431 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Damon C Ray holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,351. They are represented by R12.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kevin M Loutensock serves as a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $123,260. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michelle N Holmes serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,258. They are represented by E48.