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 75
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Katheryn J Rein is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,909. They are represented by R10.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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Daniel Puentes works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice for Water Resources. Daniel earned $70,882 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Stephanie T Youngblood is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,853. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Derek J Souza is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,813. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Associate/Water Resources
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Nicole N Anderson holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,798. Union affiliation: R01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Deborah L Avina is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,789. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Akila D Mwongozi works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Akila earned $70,714 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Associate/Water Resources
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Matthew D Mcfarland holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,700. Union affiliation: R01.
Digital Composition Specialist II/Water Resources
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Chelsea E Bull holds the role of Digital Composition Specialist II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,627. Union affiliation: R14.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Nassim Soltanzadeh is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,586. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Ryan J Sekikawa holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,556. They are represented by R10.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Victor G Castellano serves as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $70,553. They are represented by R01.
Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Paul J Bronson is a Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,515. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Amy R Zuber serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,505. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Tanya J Owen is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,413. They are represented by R01.
Inspector of Automotive Equipment/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Allen J Levy serves as a Inspector of Automotive Equipment. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,396. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Executive Assistant/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Christie S Jones serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,378. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nicole M Ibarra serves as a Associate Personnel Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,318. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Torianne L Cahoon serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,317. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Water Resources
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Aaron J Prentice is a Associate Accounting Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,305. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Torey L Bryant holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,270. They are represented by R01.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kimberly Y Balbuena serves as a Associate Personnel Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,240. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Data Analyst I/Water Resources
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Michael Mehrdadi works as a Research Data Analyst I for Water Resources. Michael earned $70,143 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Bianca A Webb holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,118. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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Brandon M Gardenhire is a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,063. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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Martin Brsiak is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $70,037. They are represented by R12.
Television Specialist/Water Resources
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Zack R Cunningham holds the role of Television Specialist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,015. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Abdullah Ali holds the role of Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,995. They are represented by R09.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Ryan K Dong is a Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $69,955. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Tracy L Gore works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Tracy earned $69,926 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Daniel M Guthrie is a Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $69,908. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Christine L Ray works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Christine earned $69,887 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Esther L Romo works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Esther earned $69,886 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Sandra Gonzalez-Panduro holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,749. They are represented by R10.
Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources
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Dustin B Natov is a Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $69,711. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Erin E Andrews holds the role of Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,585. They are represented by E48.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Emily A Hubbard works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Emily earned $69,566 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Anna Konovalov is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $69,466. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Associate/Water Resources
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Quixari J Jones holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,320. They are represented by R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Aaron G Lynam is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $69,243. Union affiliation: R12.