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 57
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Ac R David is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $98,085. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Michaela C Howard is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $98,069. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Brian L Hamman is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $98,034. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Laura A Castro holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,021. Union affiliation: R10.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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John M Vogelsang works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. John earned $97,895 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Laura C Bermudez serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $97,888. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Gabriel O Edwards serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $97,881. Union affiliation: R10.
Assistant Telecommunications Engineer/Water Resources
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Christopher J Chen is a Assistant Telecommunications Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $97,793. Union affiliation: R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Kathrine Konstantinidis holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,786. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Amanda L Bedal works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources. Amanda earned $97,741 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Marcia D Scavone-Tansey works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Marcia earned $97,687 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Kathleen K Truong holds the role of Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,639. They are represented by R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Thomas V Agosta holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,627. Union affiliation: R10.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Danny Campos serves as a Water Resources Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $97,523. Union affiliation: R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Evan D Mackinnon works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Water Resources. Evan earned $97,492 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mehrdad Bastani works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Mehrdad earned $97,479 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Clay M Delong works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Water Resources. Clay earned $97,446 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Director, Television Communications Center (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Raul A Madrid serves as a Director, Television Communications Center (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $97,399. Union affiliation: S01.
Supervising Management Auditor/Water Resources
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Man Yee Mabel Lun is a Supervising Management Auditor at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $97,326. Union affiliation: M01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Vanessa N Velasco holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,166. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brendan W Schwerin serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $97,116. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Christopher M Grottkau serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $97,084. Union affiliation: R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Jamieson F Scott works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Jamieson earned $97,072 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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Manuel Sanchez is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $97,032. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/Water Resources
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Martin Banuelos is a Hydroelectric Plant Technician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $97,018. Union affiliation: R12.
Graphic Services Supervisor/Water Resources
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Jennifer A Segur holds the role of Graphic Services Supervisor at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,991. They are represented by S14.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Avneet K Singh holds the role of Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,977. Union affiliation: R09.
Mobile Equipment Superintendent I/Water Resources
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Jose L Avila works as a Mobile Equipment Superintendent I for Water Resources. Jose earned $96,935 in 2023. Union affiliation: S12.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Deborah L Pearson works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources. Deborah earned $96,907 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Matthew H Mcdow is a Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $96,883. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Esther C Swink works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Esther earned $96,835 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Patrick D Wonderly holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,821. Union affiliation: R12.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Robert M Bitner holds the role of Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,781. Union affiliation: R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Magdalena Gudino Cisneros is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $96,777. Their bargaining unit is R09.
State Park Interpreter III/Water Resources
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Kristen N Perry holds the role of State Park Interpreter III at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,741. Union affiliation: E48.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Jeanet G Uy holds the role of Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,641. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Shannon L Mcdaniel works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources. Shannon earned $96,622 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Francisco Pineda serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,609. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Oscar O Sanchez serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,537. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Susan W Lee works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Susan earned $96,520 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.