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 46
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Khalid M Kanaan works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Khalid earned $115,631 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Michael R Hoffman works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Michael earned $115,616 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Roy P Hannah holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $115,554. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Stephanie C Dong holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $115,546. Union affiliation: S01.
Architectural Designer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Johnny Lim serves as a Architectural Designer. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,518. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Dennis P Miguel serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,501. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Robert E Gardner is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $115,490. They are represented by E48.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Timothy J Smith serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,450. Union affiliation: R12.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Banafsheh E Behnam holds the role of Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $115,400. Union affiliation: E48.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Thomas B Handley works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Thomas earned $115,337 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ann K Bradell serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $115,296. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Steven C Haggard works as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources for Water Resources. Steven earned $115,168 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Michael Taliaferro works as a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) for Water Resources. Michael earned $115,127 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Assistant Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Shawn L Burnsed is a Assistant Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $115,072. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Attorney/Water Resources
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Marshall S Gill is a Attorney at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $114,965. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Haley A Hattendorf works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Haley earned $114,962 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Justin D Bronson works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Justin earned $114,942 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Nathan P Hicks is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $114,937. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ronald G Howell works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Ronald earned $114,921 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Tyler J Hatch is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $114,914. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nathan R Birdsill serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,852. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Water Resources
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Elena M Romano holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,849. They are represented by E59.
Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michael E Tufts serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial). Their 2023 pay totaled $114,849. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Randy M Fuentes is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $114,827. They are represented by R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Atefeh Zamani serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,810. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Gabriel L Jasso works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Gabriel earned $114,786 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Deborah T Hamatani works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Deborah earned $114,773 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michael S Fromm serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,740. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)/Water Resources
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Bradley B Johnson holds the role of Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,726. Union affiliation: R09.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Jessica J Roles holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,726. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Denise E Barnes holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,696. Union affiliation: S01.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Ruben Flores holds the role of Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,657. Union affiliation: R11.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Joe Y Liu holds the role of Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,592. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Safety Engineer/Water Resources
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Kylee S Knox holds the role of Associate Safety Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,560. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Miguel A Aguilar Pena serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,554. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Joanna F Stone serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $114,531. They are represented by S01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Brian C Colbrunn holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,445. Union affiliation: R12.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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David M Bedford is a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $114,435. Union affiliation: S12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Alexander P Pires Sturm works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Alexander earned $114,354 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Gholam H Shakouri serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $114,324. Union affiliation: R10.