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 58
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Kimberly C Bowman works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Kimberly earned $96,502 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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George I Benny Jr works as a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) for Water Resources. George earned $96,440 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Kyle H Hardage holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,414. Union affiliation: R09.
Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Timothy E Peterson serves as a Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans). Their 2023 pay totaled $96,395. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Garrett W Sweaney serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,325. Union affiliation: R12.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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Philip R Huckobey works as a Water Resources Technician II for Water Resources. Philip earned $96,303 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Sandy L Chau holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,283. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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Alan E Jackson holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,269. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Christopher R Cook is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $96,235. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Shivani Pramod holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,148. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Control Engineer/Water Resources
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Karuna L Lalwani is a Associate Control Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $96,141. They are represented by R09.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Andrew J Cortez holds the role of Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,044. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Todd B Percival serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $96,026. Union affiliation: R10.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nathan E Gee serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,010. They are represented by R09.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Vangie P Maniquis serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,969. Union affiliation: E48.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Lani C Lee serves as a Accounting Administrator I (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $95,950. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources
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Todd K Flackus is a Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $95,870. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Officer II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Akiela P Moses serves as a Information Officer II. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,860. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Kristin S Ford is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $95,822. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Jared L Birdsall holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,712. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Dong Chen is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $95,712. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Elizabeth A Vail is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $95,662. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Information Technology Associate/Water Resources
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Andrea L Armstrong is a Information Technology Associate at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $95,645. They are represented by R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jasmine L Doan serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,607. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Stephen D Crim holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,586. Union affiliation: R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Dominic F Gutierrez serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,548. They are represented by R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Tiffany N Brown serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,412. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Hailey W Mico works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Water Resources. Hailey earned $95,272 in 2023. They are represented by S10.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Kyle N Grousis Henderson is a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $95,249. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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Sharon L Brown holds the role of Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,227. Union affiliation: R11.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Xiaomeng Zhang is a Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $95,222. They are represented by R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jorge A Ledesma is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $95,202. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Cathy R Shannon holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,191. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Margaret J Monreal is a Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $95,084. Union affiliation: S01.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Wilson N Perez serves as a Electrical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,037. Union affiliation: R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Stephen Z Matica works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Stephen earned $95,017 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Michele N Johnson works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Michele earned $94,996 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Madeleine T Blanc works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Madeleine earned $94,989 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Lisa C Vance holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,969. They are represented by R10.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jennifer L Varela serves as a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,935. Their bargaining unit is S01.