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 5
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Andy C Chu works as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Andy earned $193,638 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mark A Herold holds the role of Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $193,638. They are represented by E48.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, James M Lopes serves as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $193,638. They are represented by E48.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Bijaya P Shrestha works as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Bijaya earned $193,638 in 2023. They are represented by S09.
Supervising Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Chris A Tracy serves as a Supervising Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $193,638. Union affiliation: S09.
Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Ram P Verma works as a Supervising Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. Ram earned $193,638 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Environmental Program Manager II/Water Resources
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Angelo M Commandatore is a Environmental Program Manager II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $193,445. Union affiliation: M10.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Aaron S Miller is a Principal Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $193,289. Union affiliation: M09.
Environmental Program Manager II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Catherine A Mccalvin serves as a Environmental Program Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $193,145. Union affiliation: M10.
Program Manager III, California Bay-Delta Authority/Water Resources
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Marcus L Yee holds the role of Program Manager III, California Bay-Delta Authority at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $193,145. They are represented by M10.
Supervising Control Engineer/Water Resources
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Wajih Iqbal is a Supervising Control Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $192,990. Their bargaining unit is S09.
C.E.A./Water Resources
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Lenny F Grimaldo works as a C.E.A. for Water Resources. Lenny earned $192,979 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Associate Safety Engineer/Water Resources
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Robert A Sutton is a Associate Safety Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $192,952. Union affiliation: R09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Vincent M Rodriguez is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $192,895. Union affiliation: E48.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ryan L Reeves works as a Principal Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Ryan earned $192,659 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M09.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Salomon J Miranda is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $192,584. Union affiliation: S09.
Environmental Program Manager II/Water Resources
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Kristopher S Jones holds the role of Environmental Program Manager II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,584. Union affiliation: M10.
Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Brendon G Owens Jr works as a Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator for Water Resources. Brendon earned $192,393 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Robert E Mattos serves as a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $191,835. They are represented by S11.
Deputy Secretary for Water/Water Resources
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Nancy L Vogel holds the role of Deputy Secretary for Water at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $191,723. Union affiliation: E97.
Program Manager III, California Bay-Delta Authority/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Katherine F Marquez serves as a Program Manager III, California Bay-Delta Authority. Their 2023 pay totaled $191,481. They are represented by E59.
Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Cameron P Poya works as a Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. Cameron earned $191,376 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M09.
Associate Safety Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Andrew A Norris serves as a Associate Safety Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $191,123. They are represented by R09.
Chief Water and Power Dispatcher/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Wesley E Watson Jr serves as a Chief Water and Power Dispatcher. Their 2023 pay totaled $191,060. Union affiliation: M12.
Senior Water and Power Dispatcher/Water Resources
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Randall R Rivera works as a Senior Water and Power Dispatcher for Water Resources. Randall earned $191,038 in 2023. Union affiliation: S12.
C.E.A./Water Resources
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Delphine Y Hou holds the role of C.E.A. at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $190,960. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Sanjaya A Seneviratne is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $190,676. They are represented by S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrical Supervisor/Water Resources
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Nathaniel D Amey works as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrical Supervisor for Water Resources. Nathaniel earned $190,603 in 2023. They are represented by S12.
Attorney IV/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Laurence H Kerckhoff serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $190,308. They are represented by R02.
Attorney IV/Water Resources
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Kanwarjit Dua is a Attorney IV at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $190,258. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Attorney IV/Water Resources
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James Herink is a Attorney IV at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $190,258. Union affiliation: R02.
Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Eric L Davis serves as a Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $190,168. They are represented by S12.
Attorney IV/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Laura J Hollender serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $190,008. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Attorney IV/Water Resources
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Scott R Morgan works as a Attorney IV for Water Resources. Scott earned $190,008 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Michael L Anderson holds the role of Principal Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $189,955. Their bargaining unit is E59.
C.E.A./Water Resources
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James L Newcomb holds the role of C.E.A. at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $189,859. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Randy F Fessler works as a Principal Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Randy earned $189,822 in 2023. They are represented by M09.
Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Mitchell A Howard is a Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $189,804. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanical Supervisor/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Richard J Barton Jr serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanical Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $189,625. Union affiliation: S12.
Environmental Program Manager II/Water Resources
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Gerald L Snow holds the role of Environmental Program Manager II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $189,616. Union affiliation: M10.