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 88
Attorney III/Water Resources
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Faramarz Nabavi works as a Attorney III for Water Resources. Faramarz earned $35,589 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Anthony Rubio Jr holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,578. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Bijan Nazifi works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Bijan earned $35,430 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Peter Q Spalholz is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $35,430. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brian R Sutliff serves as a Office Assistant (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $35,412. They are represented by R04.
Information Technology Associate/Water Resources
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Kyle P Curtis is a Information Technology Associate at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $35,278. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Luke A Olson serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Drew C Harder is a Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $34,866. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Jeanine Thomas holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,844. They are represented by R04.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Steven S Chin is a Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $34,838. Union affiliation: R09.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Anand K Kumar is a Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $34,760. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Joaquin Fragahernandez holds the role of Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,641. They are represented by R11.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Thao T Vo is a Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $34,625. They are represented by R01.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Parviz Nadertehrani serves as a Supervising Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,538. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Karen J Gubelli is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $34,442. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Vivian A Klotz works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Vivian earned $34,419 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Patricia A Clark works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Patricia earned $34,403 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Accountant Trainee/Water Resources
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Tsz C Chan is a Accountant Trainee at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $34,171. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Jaime M Cofer works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Jaime earned $34,103 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Information Technology Technician/Water Resources
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Christopher Smith Stennette is a Information Technology Technician at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $33,784. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Photographer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Andrew B Innerarity serves as a Senior Photographer. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,679. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Dalia Riad is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $33,665. They are represented by R04.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kyle D Holguin is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $33,658. Union affiliation: R12.
Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Karistin D Ortiz serves as a Materials and Stores Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,388. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Katherine Cabras holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,246. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Laurel J Richardson holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,115. Union affiliation: R10.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Rebekah Y Criado is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $32,919. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Information Technology Technician/Water Resources
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Joshua S Courtney works as a Information Technology Technician for Water Resources. Joshua earned $32,900 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Frank Bartlett holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,854. Union affiliation: R12.
Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources
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Luke R Seltzer works as a Materials and Stores Specialist for Water Resources. Luke earned $32,757 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Marissa L Morelos serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $32,527. Union affiliation: R04.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jacob J Taylor works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Jacob earned $32,388 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Alondra Mondragon works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Alondra earned $32,108 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jacqueline S Booth serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,001. They are represented by R09.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Kelsi M Sigurdson works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Water Resources. Kelsi earned $31,909 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Digital Print Operator II/Water Resources
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George Hren holds the role of Digital Print Operator II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,879. Union affiliation: R14.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Madusha S Yakupitiyage works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Madusha earned $31,868 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Caira L Archer serves as a Mechanical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,798. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Garrett R Myers serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,795. They are represented by R12.
Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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Christiana E Theonard holds the role of Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,291. They are represented by S01.