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 71
Legal Analyst/Water Resources
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J Diane Watson works as a Legal Analyst for Water Resources. J earned $78,493 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Exhibit Designer/Coordinator/Water Resources
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Linda K Sinnwell works as a Exhibit Designer/Coordinator for Water Resources. Linda earned $78,484 in 2023. Union affiliation: R14.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Heather R Pruitt works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Heather earned $78,472 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Philip W Lee holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,439. Union affiliation: E48.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Emily M Stanley holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,411. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Mackenzie C Miner is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $78,401. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kalley Chan serves as a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $78,381. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Water Resources
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Shervin F Danque works as a Associate Accounting Analyst for Water Resources. Shervin earned $78,358 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Amy M Chase is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $78,344. They are represented by R10.
Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources
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Jonathan M Stephan works as a Research Data Analyst II for Water Resources. Jonathan earned $78,334 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Lauren M Hinch works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Lauren earned $78,319 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Nicolaus C Seppi holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,279. They are represented by R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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Noel Farias is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $78,261. Union affiliation: R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Viet N Nguyen works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Viet earned $78,254 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Michelle A Pombrol works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Michelle earned $78,248 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Meredith A Barthel is a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $78,204. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Business Management Analyst/Water Resources
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Darren J Becker works as a Associate Business Management Analyst for Water Resources. Darren earned $78,077 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Marcia L Villacorta serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,073. They are represented by R01.
Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources
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Jamie P Leca works as a Research Data Analyst II for Water Resources. Jamie earned $78,070 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Bayan W Ahmed works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Bayan earned $77,801 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brian A Bettencourt serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,738. They are represented by R10.
Graphic Designer III/Water Resources
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Melisa M Weil holds the role of Graphic Designer III at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,678. Their bargaining unit is R14.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Gary A Classen holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,642. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jordan K Thoennes holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,579. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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Daniel J King works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice for Water Resources. Daniel earned $77,413 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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James T Matsuda is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $77,402. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Scott C Meyer serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,351. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Right of Way Agent/Water Resources
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William J Bohan Jr is a Associate Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $77,323. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/Water Resources
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Jessie D Degala Jr works as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician I for Water Resources. Jessie earned $77,235 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Reginald S Estaris holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,182. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Marco Pablo Mendoza works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Marco earned $77,155 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Dominic A Gordon serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,095. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Dean A Wood serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,040. They are represented by R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Phoebee Kate C Edjan holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,024. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jesus A Lopez serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,023. They are represented by R12.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Anna O Hegedus serves as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,018. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Sarah A Stinson works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Sarah earned $77,016 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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Cesar Garcia holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,955. They are represented by R12.
Graphic Designer II/Water Resources
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Mark M Mccourt works as a Graphic Designer II for Water Resources. Mark earned $76,881 in 2023. Union affiliation: R14.
Research Writer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Joshua D Kendrix serves as a Research Writer. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,868. Union affiliation: R01.