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 89
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Emily M Holt serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,246. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Guillermo L Puerta Falla holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,244. Union affiliation: R09.
Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Pedro V Garcia holds the role of Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,204. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Robin A Rodriguez is a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $31,125. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Craig T Stuart holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,123. Union affiliation: R10.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Robert J Merenda serves as a Electrical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,055. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Phoebe J Carpenter serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,943. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Associate Telecommunications Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Dennis F Balinsat serves as a Associate Telecommunications Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,884. Union affiliation: R09.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Derek J Yu is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $30,854. They are represented by R04.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Micah Reed Chitraroff works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Micah earned $30,314 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Reynaldo Chavez works as a Electrical Engineer for Water Resources. Reynaldo earned $30,218 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Christopher Gonsalez is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $29,679. They are represented by R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Md Golam Rabbani Fahad works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Md earned $29,403 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jontel A Turner serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,365. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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Gary L Faulconer holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,168. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Eugene C Palilla works as a Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator for Water Resources. Eugene earned $29,065 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jonathan M Caspers is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $28,998. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Jason C Ho holds the role of Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,750. They are represented by R11.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Baldev S Randhawa is a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $28,388. Union affiliation: R09.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Brittany An Okonkwo works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Brittany earned $27,984 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Attorney III/Water Resources
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John M Dunnigan is a Attorney III at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $27,940. They are represented by R02.
Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Daniel B Boulant holds the role of Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,844. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Junior Engineering Technician/Water Resources
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Ethan Medeiros works as a Junior Engineering Technician for Water Resources. Ethan earned $27,777 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Daniel A Amezola is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $27,671. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brandon J Norris serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,597. Union affiliation: R04.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Kory R Dunham holds the role of Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,491. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Senior Structural Engineer/Water Resources
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Cree J Farnes is a Senior Structural Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $27,405. Union affiliation: R09.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ross D Harper serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,269. They are represented by R11.
Legal Secretary/Water Resources
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Malika Lewis works as a Legal Secretary for Water Resources. Malika earned $26,906 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Cassandra L Castillanes works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Cassandra earned $26,708 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Associate/Water Resources
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Nicolas J Bogdanoff works as a Information Technology Associate for Water Resources. Nicolas earned $26,680 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Nastassia Rodgers holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,360. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Christina E Morrow is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $26,233. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Cynthia L Percival holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,162. Union affiliation: S01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Zachary J Zuniga is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $26,150. Union affiliation: R11.
Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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John R Pacheco is a Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $26,035. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Nancy K Shaltes is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $25,653. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Natali M Van Leeuwen holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,554. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ronald B Bennett serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $25,512. Union affiliation: R09.
Junior Engineering Technician/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Anthony Cano serves as a Junior Engineering Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,291. Their bargaining unit is R11.