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 44
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Tricia C Yu holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,434. They are represented by E48.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jennilynn L Janolo is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $118,386. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Associate Control Engineer/Water Resources
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Jan Wen He is a Associate Control Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $118,355. They are represented by R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Cest Celi Vickers holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,290. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Christopher B Williams is a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $118,277. They are represented by S12.
Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Cassandra O Musto is a Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $118,147. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Gary W Kline works as a Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator for Water Resources. Gary earned $118,134 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Richard J Bergeron works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Richard earned $118,064 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Morgan E O'Brien works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Morgan earned $118,056 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Telecommunications Systems Technician II/Water Resources
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Christopher M Weber is a Telecommunications Systems Technician II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $118,039. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Water and Power Dispatcher/Water Resources
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Benjamin C Silva works as a Water and Power Dispatcher for Water Resources. Benjamin earned $118,003 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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John L Avila is a Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $117,761. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Regidor P Cadiz Jr holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,761. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Phillip Chan serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,761. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Ariel J Del Mundo works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Ariel earned $117,761 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Ka Ho Leung works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Ka earned $117,761 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Emiliano J Nunez holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,761. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Catherine S Small serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,761. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Huy D Nguyen holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,686. Union affiliation: R01.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Hamady Ba is a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $117,597. They are represented by R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Zubair S Dosu serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,576. Union affiliation: R09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Emilio M Avilesiii serves as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,555. They are represented by S12.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Brandon C Morris holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,537. Union affiliation: R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Justin M Logan serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,528. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Timothy M Shill works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Timothy earned $117,515 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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Rebecca L Heilman is a Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $117,474. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Pakiza H Chatha holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,453. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Hoa C Ly holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,453. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Guy M Hopes is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $117,380. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kevin G Anfinson holds the role of Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,376. Union affiliation: S12.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, David E Martinez serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,374. Union affiliation: R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Leonard W Brum is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $117,327. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Bich Hien N Thach serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $117,311. They are represented by S09.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Francisco U Guzman is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $117,311. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Curtis J Yip works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Water Resources. Curtis earned $117,309 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Otome Lindsey holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,305. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Yasir Salih serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,298. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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John A Robinson is a Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $117,296. Union affiliation: R11.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Corey C Chan works as a Mechanical Engineer for Water Resources. Corey earned $117,276 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Ryan A Lamera works as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist) for Water Resources. Ryan earned $117,274 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.