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 72
Television Specialist/Water Resources
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Odin C Abbott is a Television Specialist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $76,849. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Renee Rodriguez serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,743. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Charmaine Duong holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,724. They are represented by R09.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Raeed H Saleeh is a Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $76,697. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Edward S Manrique is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $76,640. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ryan M Perez serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,590. Union affiliation: R12.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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Matthew D Samson holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,539. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Water Resources
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Jennifer A Ainsworth holds the role of Associate Personnel Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,380. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nixon A Mejia serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,371. They are represented by R12.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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Stanley E Jayko holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,300. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources
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Uriel Hernandez Jr is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $76,189. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Courtney E Wilson works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Courtney earned $76,176 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Lisette Parker is a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $76,103. They are represented by R01.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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Steven J Reichmuth is a Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $76,071. Union affiliation: R11.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Water Resources
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Brandon M Stroh is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $76,036. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Anthony W Norman serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,025. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Erica Y Hironaka holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,991. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Merlinda L Jimenez serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $75,893. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Rajit K Sandhu is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $75,891. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Jenniffer L Murray is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $75,849. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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Rito Jimenez Jr holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,838. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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Shawn T Morrison works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice for Water Resources. Shawn earned $75,830 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Graphic Designer III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Carly R Cornejo serves as a Graphic Designer III. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,778. They are represented by R14.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Sergio Vega Jr serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,707. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kenneth L Kopper serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,691. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Water Resources
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Amber J Jones works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Water Resources. Amber earned $75,543 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Vijay Singh is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $75,508. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Kenneth V Barrentine holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,456. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Right of Way Agent/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Omar E Fernandez serves as a Associate Right of Way Agent. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,249. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, James T Casby serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,061. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Ruth M Gali works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Ruth earned $75,032 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ginh N Ly serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $74,964. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Rikki J Metcalf serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $74,918. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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Isaac T Dunn holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,917. Union affiliation: R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Fernando Ramirez is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $74,905. Union affiliation: R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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Andrew N Attaalla is a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $74,895. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Shankar Kc works as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. Shankar earned $74,880 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Nicole L Lambirth works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Nicole earned $74,859 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Miles Z Claret serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $74,764. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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David G Colvin works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. David earned $74,754 in 2023. They are represented by R10.