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 77
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Michael Nguyen works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Michael earned $67,323 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Estevez D Contreras works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Estevez earned $67,320 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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David Zermeno is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $67,247. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Structural Design Technician II/Water Resources
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Eric C Elledge holds the role of Structural Design Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,237. They are represented by R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Chanel L Harris holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,122. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Alicia M Betti is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $67,007. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)/Water Resources
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Joseph D Mello is a Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $66,913. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Hyunjung I Yun works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Hyunjung earned $66,801 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Legal Secretary/Water Resources
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Kirsti A Larson works as a Legal Secretary for Water Resources. Kirsti earned $66,564 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Nancy M Clark holds the role of Business Service Assistant (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,544. Union affiliation: R01.
Executive Assistant/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Shelly A Johnson serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,469. Union affiliation: R04.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Chandar L Gounder holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,406. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Budget Analyst/Water Resources
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Stephanie N Lamotta is a Associate Budget Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $66,383. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Nathan W Fong is a Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $66,306. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Dina M Vasquez serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,247. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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Sebastian A Cardoza holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,241. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Aaron M Walters holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,227. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Stephanie A Hara holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,180. Union affiliation: R10.
Information Technology Associate/Water Resources
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Jia W Li holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,044. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Attorney III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Sarah Backus serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,978. Union affiliation: R02.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Cheryl L Fong works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Cheryl earned $65,976 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Carli N Sperisen serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,957. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Emma S Mendonsa serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $65,911. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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Antonio Dj Pina works as a Water Resources Technician I for Water Resources. Antonio earned $65,759 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Mengqian Si Huang serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,733. They are represented by R09.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kristin C Richmond works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Kristin earned $65,534 in 2023. They are represented by E48.
Research Writer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Carole S Rains serves as a Research Writer. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,359. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Ma Gretchen R Cuevas holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,331. They are represented by R01.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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Richard M Holley works as a Water Resources Technician I for Water Resources. Richard earned $65,327 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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Amber M Sanchez holds the role of Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,297. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Keith L Landrum holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,237. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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Jennifer A Bohling holds the role of Water Resources Technician I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,220. Union affiliation: R11.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Eric D Senter holds the role of Senior Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,119. They are represented by R09.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kennedy Lo serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,115. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Megan A Sheely serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,917. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Selena M Spencer serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,906. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources
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Miguel Gastelum is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $64,869. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Parisa B Hurley serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,865. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Marina M Miranda-Babauta works as a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Water Resources. Marina earned $64,854 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Shane R Barton serves as a Water Resources Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,846. Their bargaining unit is R11.