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 84
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Qiuyi Li holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,918. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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William M Ehorn works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. William earned $52,889 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Accountant Trainee/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Angela V Perez serves as a Accountant Trainee. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,456. They are represented by R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Yuliya Osetrova holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,439. They are represented by R09.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Nikisa Rayej works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Nikisa earned $52,437 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Information Technology Specialist II/Water Resources
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David S Parker holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,365. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Damandeep K Kailey works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Damandeep earned $52,323 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Tara A George is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $52,206. They are represented by R10.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Emily L Hoang serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,158. They are represented by R09.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Kathryn R Leigh serves as a Mechanical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,081. They are represented by R09.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Tina L Elledge works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Tina earned $52,054 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Senior Photographer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Florence Low serves as a Senior Photographer. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,043. They are represented by R01.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Constance A Pawell serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,991. They are represented by R09.
Management Services Technician/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Diana M Perry Ceja serves as a Management Services Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,900. They are represented by R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Eric J Holmes serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $51,845. They are represented by R10.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Lauri C Pina is a Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $51,760. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Tammy L Gallegos serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $51,523. They are represented by R04.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Nick F Valov is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $51,513. They are represented by R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Karen L Kelly serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $51,508. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Georges Y Rizk works as a Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Water Resources. Georges earned $51,495 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Ranita O Reed holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,469. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Tanisha R Davis works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Tanisha earned $51,387 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Office Assistant (General)/Water Resources
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Gordon E Towne holds the role of Office Assistant (General) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,263. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Vincent R Huoth serves as a Mechanical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,246. They are represented by R09.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Seyedeh Zahra Hoseini Khaljiri serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,199. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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Cynthia A Gomez is a Water Resources Technician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $51,141. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Cynthia L Calloway holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,006. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Maintenance Superintendent/Water Resources
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Diana S Gillis is a Hydroelectric Plant Maintenance Superintendent at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $50,983. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Bee Vang is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $50,983. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources
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Jake S Price is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $50,980. They are represented by R12.
Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources
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Sebastian A Cabrera works as a Materials and Stores Specialist for Water Resources. Sebastian earned $50,852 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources
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Anthony D Bryan is a Materials and Stores Specialist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $50,820. They are represented by R12.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Water Resources
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Stephanie R Williams is a Office Assistant (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $50,754. Union affiliation: R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Elizabeth Yang is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $50,740. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Treana White works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Treana earned $50,684 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Devon K Eckberg holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,601. They are represented by R09.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Water Resources
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Linda D Woolridge is a Office Assistant (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $50,429. They are represented by R04.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Nathan R Bonilla is a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $50,000. They are represented by R01.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Sid Adel serves as a Mechanical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,902. They are represented by R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Julia M Roldan works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Julia earned $49,704 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.