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 96
Training Officer I/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Craig J Trombly serves as a Training Officer I. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,745. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Stephen E Nemeth serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,696. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources
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Diana M Kemp holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,655. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Snow Gauger/Water Resources
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Ann Klinefelter is a Snow Gauger at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $1,647. Union affiliation: E.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Dawn M Dance is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $1,638. They are represented by R01.
Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources/Water Resources
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Alexandre B Makler holds the role of Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,600. They are represented by E.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Water Resources
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Lisa A Soares is a Office Assistant (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $1,596. They are represented by R04.
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources/Water Resources
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Joey J Cavazos works as a Utility Craftsworker Supervisor, Water Resources for Water Resources. Joey earned $1,550 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nathaniel A Ramos serves as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,549. Union affiliation: R11.
Electrical Engineering Technician II/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Russell L Allenbaugh serves as a Electrical Engineering Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,509. Union affiliation: R11.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Shannan D Johnson serves as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $1,489. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Youth Aid/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Alonso G Lee serves as a Youth Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,462. Union affiliation: E.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Sarah L Torgersen holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,375. They are represented by E48.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Ariel Stephanie Medina is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $1,346. They are represented by R11.
Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Gourab K Saha serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,339. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Debbie J Terzoli works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Debbie earned $1,275 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources
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Michael P Floyd holds the role of Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,216. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Snow Gauger/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, James D King Ii serves as a Snow Gauger. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,198. Their bargaining unit is E.
Program Manager III, California Bay-Delta Authority/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Diana S Brooks serves as a Program Manager III, California Bay-Delta Authority. Their 2023 pay totaled $916. Union affiliation: E59.
Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources/Water Resources
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Daniel M Curtin holds the role of Member, California Water Commission, Department of Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $900. They are represented by E.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Melissa I Salas Becerra is a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $836. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Hoang P Nguyen works as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- for Water Resources. Hoang earned $826 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Snow Gauger/Water Resources
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Patrick M Armstrong works as a Snow Gauger for Water Resources. Patrick earned $749 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Guide I Historical Monument/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Laurie A Rouch serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $722. Union affiliation: R01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Nicholas A Viatella serves as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-. Their 2023 pay totaled $712. They are represented by R11.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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Carson T Howell holds the role of Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences- at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $637. They are represented by R11.
Youth Aid/Water Resources
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Julian Anaya works as a Youth Aid for Water Resources. Julian earned $514 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources
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Isaac J Viscarra works as a Mechanical Engineer for Water Resources. Isaac earned $402 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Jose R Palomo serves as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $387. Union affiliation: S09.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources
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Lori S Mayberry works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources. Lori earned $367 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Daniel Hester serves as a Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $162. They are represented by M09.
Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources
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Scott A Flake is a Principal Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $138. Their bargaining unit is E59.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources
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Letitia M Mckinney is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $0. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Management Auditor/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Thomas P Whalen serves as a Associate Management Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $0. They are represented by R01.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources
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Andrew R Lopez is a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $0. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources
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Ambrose M Flores is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $0. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources
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Joseph Arostegui holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $0. Union affiliation: R01.
Personnel Specialist/Water Resources
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Rachael M Greer works as a Personnel Specialist for Water Resources. Rachael earned $0 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources
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Navin J Kuppamala is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $0. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources
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At Water Resources, Citlalli Izquierdo Casimiro serves as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-. Their 2023 pay totaled $0. Union affiliation: R11.