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 54
Labor Relations Specialist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jeanette R Hamilton serves as a Labor Relations Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,537. They are represented by E98.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nik Ct Pineda serves as a Mechanical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,534. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Banita Mahakud serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,463. Union affiliation: R01.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Edna P Smith serves as a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $102,273. They are represented by R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Desiree A Ramirez holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,177. They are represented by S10.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Angela V Murvine holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,175. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Marcoantonio Salazar works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Marcoantonio earned $102,156 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Construction Supervisor II Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brendan S Thorpe serves as a Construction Supervisor II Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,146. They are represented by E48.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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William T Hanley holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,120. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Edgar De Boda holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,013. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nicole Stephanie Osorio serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,943. They are represented by R09.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Yi Liang works as a Electrical Engineer for Water Resources. Yi earned $101,934 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Alex M Acosta serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,933. Union affiliation: R09.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Dawn M Cabitac works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources. Dawn earned $101,931 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Teresa L Chaney is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $101,896. They are represented by S01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Shayaan B Qazi is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $101,894. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, James R Norris serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,831. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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Jezreel R Cabanban holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,799. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Geeta Devi works as a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) for Water Resources. Geeta earned $101,770 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Leon D Fredette holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,759. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jacob M Pierson is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $101,751. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Roxanne L Boone works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Water Resources. Roxanne earned $101,744 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Essayas K Ayana holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,648. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Robert J Smith holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,642. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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James G Briggs holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,570. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Kevin D Marr works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Kevin earned $101,520 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Nathan R Cheshier is a Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $101,492. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Jesus A Gonzalez Perez works as a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) for Water Resources. Jesus earned $101,481 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Jessica A Alarcon holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,481. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Karina K Bailey serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,481. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Cheryl L Barroskeeton holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,481. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Richard J Zmuda serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,481. Union affiliation: E48.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Blake D Dipinto is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $101,354. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Vivian E Guillen works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Vivian earned $101,336 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Charles D Garrett is a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $101,331. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Aimee K Shepard serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,323. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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Marc Kato holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,301. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Joshua A Black is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $101,188. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Azizullah Helmand holds the role of Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,092. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Steven N Khong works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Steven earned $101,084 in 2023. They are represented by R09.