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 91
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Juan P De La Torre serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,734. They are represented by R11.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Derek Chen works as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- for Water Resources. Derek earned $20,461 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Jamie R Cameron-Harley is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $20,181. They are represented by R10.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Manuel Romero holds the role of Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,029. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Danielle L Guerrero holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,748. Union affiliation: R01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Julie T Nguyen is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $19,635. They are represented by R11.
Information Technology Technician/Water Resources
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Adrin A Prasad holds the role of Information Technology Technician at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,633. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Brandon D Hilton is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $19,353. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Information Officer I (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Hugh P Biggar is a Information Officer I (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $19,263. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Debra A Kastner serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,135. They are represented by E48.
Accountant Trainee/Water Resources
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Jayde A Gill holds the role of Accountant Trainee at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,032. They are represented by R01.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Paul E Romero is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $18,989. They are represented by S09.
Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Juan Berumen holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,930. They are represented by R12.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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William M Pennington Jr works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. William earned $18,908 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Renee M Gramps works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Renee earned $18,836 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Daniel C Nye holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,765. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Maha Kamran is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $18,590. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Osmar Macias is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $18,588. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Elisa J Morman holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,426. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources
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Haley A Miller holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,663. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Kathryn D Haman holds the role of Business Service Assistant (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,655. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Nicafel G Nguyen works as a Personnel Specialist for Water Resources. Nicafel earned $17,597 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Bryant J Eurioles serves as a Mechanical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,552. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Gwen E Knittweis serves as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,546. They are represented by M09.
Office Assistant (General)/Water Resources
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Angela M Gilmore works as a Office Assistant (General) for Water Resources. Angela earned $17,494 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Derek S Mcclarren serves as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,489. They are represented by R11.
Graphic Designer III/Water Resources
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Robert E Peterson is a Graphic Designer III at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $17,443. They are represented by R14.
Youth Aid/Water Resources
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Lucas W Collins is a Youth Aid at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $17,375. Union affiliation: E.
Junior Engineering Technician/Water Resources
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Jack H Parkansky holds the role of Junior Engineering Technician at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,349. They are represented by R11.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Joseph A Fairbanks serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,294. Union affiliation: R12.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Emron A Gardizi holds the role of Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,281. Union affiliation: R09.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Kirandeep K Baath is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $16,970. They are represented by R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Erfan Ghasemi Tousi serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,936. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Leslie Rodriguez Serrano serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,917. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Student Assistant/Water Resources
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Hanna Wang is a Student Assistant at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $16,821. Their bargaining unit is E.
Youth Aid/Water Resources
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Haylee B Medeiros is a Youth Aid at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $16,420. Union affiliation: E.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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Jennifer S Hogan holds the role of Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,306. They are represented by S10.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Water Resources
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Katherine K Prasad is a Office Assistant (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $16,185. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Lauren E Halvorson holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,065. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Jhonatan Romero-Tello is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $15,887. They are represented by R11.