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 93
Office Assistant (Typing)/Water Resources
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Veronica D Ronquillo holds the role of Office Assistant (Typing) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,710. Union affiliation: R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Debra M Isaac holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,688. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Kobe S Carpenter works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Water Resources. Kobe earned $10,680 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Principal Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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George T Qualley is a Principal Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $10,577. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Accountant Trainee/Water Resources
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Oscar Carlos works as a Accountant Trainee for Water Resources. Oscar earned $10,508 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Student Assistant/Water Resources
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Brandon L Huynh holds the role of Student Assistant at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,472. Union affiliation: E.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Ivan K Lee serves as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,453. They are represented by R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Diane M Lewis serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,381. They are represented by R01.
Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Lucas H Munoz is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $10,212. They are represented by E48.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Christine A Carlton serves as a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $10,166. They are represented by E48.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Shawna N Marino serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,126. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Control Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Joseph L Cherry serves as a Associate Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,047. Union affiliation: R09.
Student Assistant/Water Resources
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Juan E Rios is a Student Assistant at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $9,917. Union affiliation: E.
Student Assistant/Water Resources
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Rachel L Tracy is a Student Assistant at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $9,877. Union affiliation: E.
Electrical Engineer/Water Resources
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Jon F Mycko works as a Electrical Engineer for Water Resources. Jon earned $9,871 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Sofia Velasquez works as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- for Water Resources. Sofia earned $9,861 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Tyler C Thao works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Tyler earned $9,732 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Samuel K Crowe holds the role of Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,671. Union affiliation: R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Manoj Burlakoti serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,590. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Daniyal Hassan works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Daniyal earned $9,371 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Susan P Vang is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $9,287. They are represented by R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources
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Mike E Mooney holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,273. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Brian D Sawyer is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $9,244. Union affiliation: R09.
Construction Supervisor I Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jim A Eggink is a Construction Supervisor I Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $9,224. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Lena M Wigger is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $9,169. Union affiliation: R11.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Teresa Marin holds the role of Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,153. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Wiwut Somsri works as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- for Water Resources. Wiwut earned $8,752 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Digital Composition Specialist I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Christine T Bui serves as a Digital Composition Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,749. They are represented by R14.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Alexandria J Evans works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Water Resources. Alexandria earned $8,415 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources
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Hope C Ramos is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $8,369. Union affiliation: R04.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Angelica Mirelez-Trejo serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,316. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Julie A Van Luven serves as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,136. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Ayana R Iyorlu works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Water Resources. Ayana earned $8,043 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Jonathan D Byers holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,031. They are represented by R09.
Senior Legal Analyst/Water Resources
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Frank D Nickel works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Water Resources. Frank earned $7,957 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Xavier Mascarenas serves as a Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical). Their 2023 pay totaled $7,950. Union affiliation: R01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Malcolm S Smith holds the role of Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,917. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Katie G J Coit holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,804. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Alex R Wilder serves as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,621. Union affiliation: R11.
Graduate Student Assistant/Water Resources
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Kaleb G Oliver works as a Graduate Student Assistant for Water Resources. Kaleb earned $7,469 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.