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 64
Supervising Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Timothy M Ross is a Supervising Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $87,935. They are represented by S09.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Krissy H Chan serves as a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,915. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Assistant Telecommunications Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Dillon Rt Tahara serves as a Assistant Telecommunications Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,912. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources
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William C Osuch works as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician II for Water Resources. William earned $87,873 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Michael J Yip holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,814. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kevin C Kuei serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,727. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Leo P Benavidez Jr serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,707. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Cynthia L Mulvany works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Cynthia earned $87,707 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Trista M Gunn holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,632. Union affiliation: S01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Chris M Lontok serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,623. They are represented by R12.
Associate Right of Way Agent/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kristen M Greenacre serves as a Associate Right of Way Agent. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,612. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Sophie Munger works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Sophie earned $87,559 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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Donald G Jr Frey is a Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $87,535. Union affiliation: R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Gareth B Johnson is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $87,532. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Officer II/Water Resources
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Jason D Ince holds the role of Information Officer II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,454. Union affiliation: E48.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Tammy L Kearney works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Tammy earned $87,407 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems-/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Adam R Goldsmith serves as a Associate Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems-. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,399. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Brent R Grube works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources. Brent earned $87,344 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Joel T Shinneman holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,325. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Information Officer II/Water Resources
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Raquel J Borrayo is a Information Officer II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $87,275. Union affiliation: E48.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Ian A Manza works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources. Ian earned $87,267 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Thomas C Guevara holds the role of Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,267. They are represented by R11.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Sean R Spencer works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Sean earned $87,147 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Andrew H Tran holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,145. They are represented by R10.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Eric W Gulick is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $87,008. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Cody W Goldthrite holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,997. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Maritza C Pineda serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,956. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources/Water Resources
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Seema P Chowdhury is a Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,931. Union affiliation: R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Nicholas P Teague holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,891. Union affiliation: R10.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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Crystal M Trueblood works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice for Water Resources. Crystal earned $86,815 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Information Technology Associate/Water Resources
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Bond W Lee is a Information Technology Associate at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,808. Union affiliation: R01.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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Peter Manukyan works as a Water Resources Technician II for Water Resources. Peter earned $86,770 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Administrative Assistant II/Water Resources
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Lea J Garrison is a Administrative Assistant II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,729. Union affiliation: C01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Baljit B Randhawa serves as a Senior Legal Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,705. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Budget Analyst/Water Resources
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Janet M Leung holds the role of Associate Budget Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,665. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Lida Shoeyb is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,606. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Training Officer I/Water Resources
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Jana S Coyle works as a Training Officer I for Water Resources. Jana earned $86,589 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Budget Analyst/Water Resources
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Doris M Chapman works as a Associate Budget Analyst for Water Resources. Doris earned $86,587 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Patrick Calderon works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Patrick earned $86,557 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Nhung T Huynh works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Nhung earned $86,525 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.