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 41
Accounting Administrator III/Water Resources
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Karen J Louie works as a Accounting Administrator III for Water Resources. Karen earned $123,250 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Staff Services Manager III/Water Resources
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Nikki L Hatcher holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,250. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Charles P Dingledine works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Charles earned $123,205 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Grant E Thornton works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Water Resources. Grant earned $123,199 in 2023. They are represented by S10.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Abdullah Karim is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $123,181. Union affiliation: E48.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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John E Carlson holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,157. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Katie L Conant serves as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,115. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Alcenat J Honorat works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Alcenat earned $123,113 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Right of Way Agent/Water Resources
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David P Smith works as a Senior Right of Way Agent for Water Resources. David earned $123,064 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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James M Mc Cabe holds the role of Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,044. They are represented by S12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Alfred B Lam holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,037. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jie X Cheng is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $123,025. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Francisco Flores Lopez works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Francisco earned $123,013 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Thomas R Scott serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,895. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ismael Echeverria serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,870. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Han Sang Kim serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,857. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Khalid Ameri holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,813. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Hassan A Amin serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,813. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Bryan S Reniff serves as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,735. They are represented by S12.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Eleuterio U Diaz works as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources for Water Resources. Eleuterio earned $122,728 in 2023. Union affiliation: S12.
Associate Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Nicholas T Ellis holds the role of Associate Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,719. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Matthew M Havey holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,709. They are represented by R09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Rodelio V Gatchalian holds the role of Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,578. They are represented by R09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Betty Lo Bui works as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. Betty earned $122,577 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Ian A Brown holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,461. They are represented by R01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Justin C Harguess holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,443. Union affiliation: R12.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Michael A Crespo works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Michael earned $122,352 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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James E Lee works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. James earned $122,273 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Architect/Water Resources
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Lincoln A Mortensen works as a Associate Architect for Water Resources. Lincoln earned $122,265 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brett M Sublett serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,211. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Control Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Rupinder K Rehal Gonzales is a Senior Control Engineer (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $122,178. Union affiliation: R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Cody C Maness holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,132. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Alena Misaghi is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $122,109. They are represented by E48.
Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Curtis D Johnston works as a Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources for Water Resources. Curtis earned $122,094 in 2023. They are represented by S12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Zhenlin Zhang works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Zhenlin earned $122,055 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Lucas M Odom holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,043. Union affiliation: R12.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Michael D Murray holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,027. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Gina M Radieve holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,007. Union affiliation: S10.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Raman A Isaiah is a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $121,730. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Steven L Pansoy serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $121,723. They are represented by R01.