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 90
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Jessica Estrada holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,142. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Elizabeth S Bonora serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,097. They are represented by R01.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jorge M Rodriguez Romero serves as a Electrical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,067. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Derek L Jantz works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Derek earned $24,806 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Letisia R Taufahema is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $24,408. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Arturo Gomez serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,355. Union affiliation: R12.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Jhenalyn May F Stewart holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,282. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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Scarlett N Tovar works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Scarlett earned $24,242 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brayden S Johnk serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,156. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jonathan C Garcia is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $23,911. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Joshua B Kaup holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,865. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Paul S Dunlap works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Paul earned $23,751 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources
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Luce M Ramirez works as a Materials and Stores Specialist for Water Resources. Luce earned $23,640 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources
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Ronald G Harmon holds the role of Materials and Stores Specialist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,545. Union affiliation: R12.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Water Resources
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Terra J Lefebre holds the role of Office Assistant (Typing) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,210. Union affiliation: R04.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Joshua L Canepa Gallo holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,867. They are represented by R11.
Construction Supervisor II Water Resources/Water Resources
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Thomas J Cobarrubia holds the role of Construction Supervisor II Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,821. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Christina Obien works as a Personnel Specialist for Water Resources. Christina earned $22,793 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Viviane L Maxwell serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $22,717. Union affiliation: R04.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Jessica Salinas Brown works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Jessica earned $22,568 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Elena D Thao is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $22,199. They are represented by R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Kristopher D Andrews works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Kristopher earned $22,174 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Farshid Falaki serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $22,072. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jeremy L Knowles serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,946. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Brian A Nguyen works as a Electrical Engineer for Water Resources. Brian earned $21,877 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Derek T Morimoto works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Derek earned $21,866 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Chelsea C Martinez holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,849. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Program Water and Power Dispatcher/Water Resources
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Glenn E Solberg holds the role of Program Water and Power Dispatcher at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,835. Union affiliation: E59.
Associate Specification Writer Hydraulic Structures/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ronald A Schunk serves as a Associate Specification Writer Hydraulic Structures. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,835. They are represented by R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Wynter R Vaughan works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Wynter earned $21,776 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Senior Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Delia E Castro is a Senior Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $21,695. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Clyde W Blaisdell serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,585. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Raj S Singh works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Raj earned $21,512 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Yaman M Al-Ahmad serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,366. They are represented by R09.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Brian M Kahmar serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,320. Union affiliation: R04.
Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Anthony Ramirez serves as a Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,262. They are represented by S12.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Kiana M N Poier is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $21,220. They are represented by R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Sanaz Shafian serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,206. They are represented by R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Franklyn M Flores is a Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $21,181. They are represented by R01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Patricia S Manlangit is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $21,160. Their bargaining unit is R11.