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 51
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jared R Norris works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Jared earned $107,044 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Micaela M Bush serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,852. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nicholas D Anchor serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,815. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jeffree P Upton is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $106,795. They are represented by R12.
Supervising Chemist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Allan W Wong serves as a Supervising Chemist. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,776. They are represented by S10.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Michael S Gill works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Michael earned $106,723 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Darren M Mckinsey works as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I for Water Resources. Darren earned $106,719 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Gene T Lewis serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,694. They are represented by R09.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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Pierre A Arguello is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $106,664. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Victoria T Jimenez is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $106,663. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Alfonso Jaime Jr holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,662. They are represented by R12.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jose J Lopez serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,622. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Denise A Medeiros works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Water Resources. Denise earned $106,601 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mattipohto C Siltanen works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Mattipohto earned $106,586 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Seshadri Rajagopal serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,583. Union affiliation: R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Gary L Kuhn works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Gary earned $106,526 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Attorney/Water Resources
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Casey E Pancaro is a Attorney at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $106,507. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Robert J Howell Jr works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Robert earned $106,500 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Justin M Ander works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Justin earned $106,429 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Water Resources
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Daniel H Teixeira works as a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) for Water Resources. Daniel earned $106,395 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Oscar R Topete is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $106,300. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Bryan G Contreras serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,219. They are represented by R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Shalamu Abudu holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,166. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Peyman Hosseinzadeh Namadi is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $106,166. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Habiburrahman Ahmadi is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $105,984. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Tera L Stoddard holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,913. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Right of Way Agent/Water Resources
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Patrick J Nolan is a Senior Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $105,894. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Harryson C Heilman is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $105,889. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Pa H Xiong serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,837. They are represented by E48.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Trenton J Peters serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,832. Union affiliation: R12.
Research Data Specialist II/Water Resources
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Kristine L Higgs holds the role of Research Data Specialist II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,823. Union affiliation: R01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Christopher J Collins holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,816. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Television Specialist/Water Resources
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Ryan St Mckinney is a Television Specialist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $105,803. Union affiliation: R01.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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William Avila is a Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $105,803. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mustafa K Kuzechi is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $105,768. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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James M Cox holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,753. Union affiliation: S01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Harley J B Vanderwielen Pate is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $105,735. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ellen Y Tam works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Ellen earned $105,704 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Casey J Campos is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $105,544. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Pa Xiong works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Pa earned $105,541 in 2023. They are represented by R01.