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 60
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Monica S Alvarez works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources. Monica earned $93,623 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Alexander T Mcdonald is a Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $93,579. They are represented by R01.
Senior Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Dawn R Klinger serves as a Senior Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,556. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Kevin M Moncrief works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Kevin earned $93,425 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Seyyed Morteza Sadeghi serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,407. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Feraidon F Ataie holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,230. They are represented by R09.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Xinyan Tian serves as a Accounting Administrator I (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $93,204. They are represented by R01.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Water Resources
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Lisa N Peters holds the role of Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,083. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Sebastian W Honigs serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,076. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Judith K Mccarty serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,056. They are represented by S01.
Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services/Water Resources
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Brittany A Broyhill holds the role of Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,045. They are represented by R07.
Graphic Designer III/Water Resources
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Scott N Olling works as a Graphic Designer III for Water Resources. Scott earned $92,986 in 2023. They are represented by R14.
Senior Right of Way Agent/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brian D Ferrero serves as a Senior Right of Way Agent. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,979. They are represented by E48.
Associate Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems-/Water Resources
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Gavin J Chan works as a Associate Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems- for Water Resources. Gavin earned $92,951 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Graciela Chavez serves as a Associate Accounting Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,856. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Richard T Alamo works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Richard earned $92,854 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Nathanael J Frank is a Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $92,807. Union affiliation: E48.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Angelo D Oguinn serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,799. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Eleanor B Deanda holds the role of Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,784. They are represented by R01.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Yolanda Lemence-Lantin works as a Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) for Water Resources. Yolanda earned $92,784 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Amira A Abdelkader holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,758. They are represented by R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jesse B Adams serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,752. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Water Services Supervisor/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Amanda J Atkinson serves as a Water Services Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,707. Union affiliation: S11.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Karin S Hui works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources. Karin earned $92,693 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Wenxi Zhao holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,688. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jordi P Vasquez serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $92,606. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Elizabeth Maldonado serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,603. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Kalia N Schuster works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Water Resources. Kalia earned $92,579 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Construction Supervisor I Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kody Joe Hunderman is a Construction Supervisor I Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $92,575. Union affiliation: R11.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Nathan A Smith holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,567. They are represented by R12.
Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources
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John M Lance holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,452. They are represented by R01.
Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources
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Shawna M Pawlaczyk is a Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $92,452. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources
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Katherine A Plantaric is a Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $92,452. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Associate/Water Resources
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Brittany A Dell'Aringa works as a Information Technology Associate for Water Resources. Brittany earned $92,444 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Frederick H Bui serves as a Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,423. Union affiliation: M09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Chabi B Asse serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,407. They are represented by R09.
Associate Right of Way Agent/Water Resources
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Josephine C Miyata is a Associate Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $92,362. They are represented by R01.
Executive Assistant/Water Resources
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Mary A Archuleta works as a Executive Assistant for Water Resources. Mary earned $92,264 in 2023. Union affiliation: C04.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Donald P Walker serves as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,200. They are represented by E48.
Graphic Designer III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Carmen X Rodriguez serves as a Graphic Designer III. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,199. Union affiliation: R14.