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 65
Research Writer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Charles A Olivares serves as a Research Writer. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,520. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Heidi L Branigan is a Senior Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,507. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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Liborio A Ramirez Xochicali holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,471. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Olga C Onate is a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,411. Union affiliation: R01.
Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical)/Water Resources
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Joshua G Baar is a Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,408. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Cheuk L Chan serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,396. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Kim S Burns holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,339. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Rebecca E Delaney holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,339. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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James Malinovsky is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,339. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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James A Mcdermott holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,339. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kimberly J Robinson serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,339. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Sanita Velagic works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Sanita earned $86,339 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Management Analyst/Water Resources
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Raquel B Jaimes holds the role of Associate Management Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,339. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Water Resources
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Zambia D Cain works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Water Resources. Zambia earned $86,339 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Chelsea Palisoc serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,272. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Peter L Hegyes holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,181. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ryan L Yu serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,173. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Sabina Subedi works as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. Sabina earned $86,163 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Information Officer II/Water Resources
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Katie E Riley is a Information Officer II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,160. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Celina A Ortega works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Celina earned $86,154 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Theresa M Stearn holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,139. They are represented by R01.
Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Lindsay E Correa serves as a Program Manager I, California Bay-Delta Authority. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,132. Union affiliation: E59.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Sandra Macsul holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,128. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Sandy F Smith is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,114. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Valerie N Carrillo is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,089. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kevin D Lau serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,048. They are represented by E48.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Rosa E Corral serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,039. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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William M Kelley Iii works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. William earned $86,039 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ajeeta R Prasad serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,039. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Helen R Riddle is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,039. Union affiliation: R01.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Water Resources
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Christina L Robinson is a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,027. They are represented by S01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Sergio R Curiel is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,024. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Ajeshni D Singh is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $86,014. They are represented by R01.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Alvin R Prasad serves as a Mechanical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,966. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Robert Romero serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,846. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Margaret R Zhang works as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor) for Water Resources. Margaret earned $85,826 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Lauren A Wacker serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,787. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Hestia E Wang serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,775. They are represented by R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Joe A Armas works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Joe earned $85,775 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Charles Lt Elam serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,768. Their bargaining unit is R12.