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 78
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Michelle P Bravo serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,817. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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Raymond J Glow is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $64,804. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Anna T Tran holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,703. They are represented by R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Swaraj Tamrakar holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,649. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Matthew L Hodge holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,646. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Armen Grigoryan serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,612. Union affiliation: R01.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Paul G Mayugba is a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $64,581. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kristen D Shapiro serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,449. They are represented by R10.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Shantelle L Johnson holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,380. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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Davion S Parks is a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $64,284. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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Lucas A Hedgecock is a Water Resources Technician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $64,255. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Adam D Bubert serves as a Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,252. They are represented by R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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Daisy Munoz is a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $64,241. They are represented by R12.
Executive Assistant/Water Resources
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Andria K Avila is a Executive Assistant at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $64,122. They are represented by R04.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Spencer P Tibbitts serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,106. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Aubrey R Jonas serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,952. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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Quinn A Cagle holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,945. Union affiliation: R12.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Sascha R Grutter serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,828. They are represented by R12.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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Kipp T Adams holds the role of Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,672. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Guadalupe M Ramirez holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,669. Union affiliation: R01.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mohammad Hassan Alemi holds the role of Principal Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,640. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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Bryan A Johnston holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,630. They are represented by R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Jamilynn S Leffler is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $63,624. Union affiliation: R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Phamongkoun Lor serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,616. Union affiliation: R12.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Anna A Detchie works as a Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Water Resources. Anna earned $63,615 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Brent A Lamkin holds the role of Senior Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,559. They are represented by R09.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Jennifer J Hall holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,455. They are represented by R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources
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Ruben Duran is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $63,356. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Oscar Madera Gutierrez serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,353. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Samuel Gonzalez holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,286. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Doreen N Kiruja is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $63,203. Union affiliation: R10.
Office Services Supervisor II (General)/Water Resources
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Maxine Johnson works as a Office Services Supervisor II (General) for Water Resources. Maxine earned $63,179 in 2023. They are represented by S04.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Tamee S Yokota holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,114. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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Karen C Rios Dorado works as a Water Resources Technician I for Water Resources. Karen earned $63,073 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Christina D Pal works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Christina earned $63,021 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)/Water Resources
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Joseph V Cash works as a Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) for Water Resources. Joseph earned $62,948 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Iesha Williams is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,818. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Training Officer I/Water Resources
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Valerie J Sterling holds the role of Training Officer I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,742. Union affiliation: R01.
Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources
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Raymond M Gomes holds the role of Materials and Stores Specialist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,738. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Graphic Designer II/Water Resources
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Xavier Duarte works as a Graphic Designer II for Water Resources. Xavier earned $62,714 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R14.