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 79
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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Hope N Green works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice for Water Resources. Hope earned $62,679 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources
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Ruben E Carmona Cervantes holds the role of Materials and Stores Specialist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,669. They are represented by R12.
Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources
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Christopher P Reilly is a Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,646. They are represented by R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Corey C Swartz works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Corey earned $62,496 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Shelbie R Spencer holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,418. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Omar A Jimenez works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Omar earned $62,380 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Gilead Ghiliamichael works as a Mechanical Engineer for Water Resources. Gilead earned $62,354 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Connor P Hendricks holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,291. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Yulianna E Negrulya works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Yulianna earned $62,234 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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Nicholas M Lowe is a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,224. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Maigia Yang is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,210. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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David A Bridgman is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,207. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Michael P Yanez is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,177. Union affiliation: R01.
Research Data Analyst I/Water Resources
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Gabriel F Rodriguez is a Research Data Analyst I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,151. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Kristi J Holliday is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,071. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Ted M Frink is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,070. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Luk J Pettingill is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $62,065. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources
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Vincent J Billy works as a Materials and Stores Specialist for Water Resources. Vincent earned $62,024 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Andrew T Pham serves as a Water Resources Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,949. They are represented by R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Lorenzo V Granillo serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,932. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Holly H Saechao serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,923. They are represented by R01.
Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Mason N Whitlock works as a Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources for Water Resources. Mason earned $61,901 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Janet Edmonds is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $61,892. Union affiliation: R04.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Kelly U Phan works as a Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) for Water Resources. Kelly earned $61,857 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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Steven R Olivas holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,704. Union affiliation: R12.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Marcos Magana serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,595. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Charles H Polc holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,583. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Dmitry P Melnik holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,568. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Megan K Brotherton works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Megan earned $61,564 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Yaobin Li is a Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $61,524. Union affiliation: R09.
Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Samuel G Schnepel holds the role of Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,484. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Maikau Chang holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,367. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Jenny M Do holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,321. They are represented by R10.
Executive Secretary I/Water Resources
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Kimberly D Muljat works as a Executive Secretary I for Water Resources. Kimberly earned $61,266 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Matthew E Brink works as a Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Water Resources. Matthew earned $61,221 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Teak N Hahn serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,055. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Robert B Cooke is a Principal Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $61,026. Their bargaining unit is M09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Lauren I Alkire serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,989. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Executive Secretary I/Water Resources
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Autumn N Brown works as a Executive Secretary I for Water Resources. Autumn earned $60,966 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Erica P Johnson is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $60,949. Their bargaining unit is R01.