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 85
Guide I Historical Monument/Water Resources
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Christina L Burwell works as a Guide I Historical Monument for Water Resources. Christina earned $49,611 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Faleena M Martinez works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Faleena earned $49,610 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Randall C Mager works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Water Resources. Randall earned $49,562 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Office Assistant (General)/Water Resources
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Kenneth L Haseman is a Office Assistant (General) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $49,493. Union affiliation: R04.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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Mario E Contreras is a Water Resources Technician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $49,491. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Samuel C Stevens works as a Mechanical Engineer for Water Resources. Samuel earned $49,404 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Digital Composition Specialist I/Water Resources
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Alex I Estes holds the role of Digital Composition Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,323. Union affiliation: R14.
Guide I Historical Monument/Water Resources
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Victor A Pulsifer holds the role of Guide I Historical Monument at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,287. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Karyn R Woodruff is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $49,187. Union affiliation: R01.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nancy V Ojeda serves as a Water Resources Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,829. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Rachel Coursey holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,788. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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George T M Gonzalez is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $48,752. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Steven M Heller serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $48,622. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Daniel P Williams holds the role of Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,601. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Mutsuko N Garcia serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $48,449. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Junior Engineering Technician/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Anthony P Nguyen serves as a Junior Engineering Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,435. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Library Technical Assistant I/Water Resources
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Edward V Gyles Jr works as a Library Technical Assistant I for Water Resources. Edward earned $47,984 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ricardo S Pineda serves as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,700. They are represented by E48.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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David M Brooks is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $47,551. Union affiliation: R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Katelyn Carty holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,500. They are represented by R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Alexis M Marsh is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $47,400. They are represented by R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Michelle S Zhang is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $47,385. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Alexander H Bui serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,372. Union affiliation: R09.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Carlyn J Pipkins holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,154. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nicholas A Jakubek serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,982. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Mitchell T Olinger is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $46,964. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Hydroelectric Plant Technician III/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Fernando M Montalvo serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,938. Union affiliation: R12.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Mayela M Quintero serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,877. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Tetyana Bordei holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,538. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Junior Engineering Technician/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ross R Cade serves as a Junior Engineering Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,497. Union affiliation: R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Mark F Bettencourt holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,381. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Krysle V Montemayor serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,291. They are represented by R01.
Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Daniel F Garcia serves as a Water Resources Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,274. They are represented by R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Monita Kaura is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $45,894. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Jillian H Self is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $45,617. They are represented by R04.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Dimitri Q Lee works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Dimitri earned $45,564 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Katrina L Casey serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $45,320. Union affiliation: R04.
Junior Engineering Technician/Water Resources
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Blanca E Zendejas is a Junior Engineering Technician at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $45,267. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Rebekah E Stolfus works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Rebekah earned $45,206 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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John F Grossi Ii holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,152. Their bargaining unit is R04.