California / Department of State Hospitals

Agency file

Department of State Hospitals

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 4, 2026

The Department of State Hospitals oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 13,127 employees with median total compensation of $92,376; the highest distinct record was $775,218.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $1.3B
Employees: 13,127
Median total: $92,376
Highest record: $775,218

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$24,544$363,722+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 13,127 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($92,376) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $83,634 (82%)
Overtime — $12,694 (12%)
Other — $5,937 (6%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$21,558

$54,436

$92,376

$131,995

$172,181

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $172,181 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,558. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

2,618 · $91,606

Registered Nurse (Safety)

1,852 · $132,567

Hospital Police Officer

684 · $114,133

Food Service Technician I

555 · $32,869

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

419 · $119,696

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$1.2B —	12,881 —	$87,697 —
2024	$1.3B ▲ 6.0%	13,025 ▲ 1.1%	$89,190 ▲ 1.7%
2025	$1.3B ▲ 4.9%	13,127 ▲ 0.8%	$92,376 ▲ 3.6%

Compare

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Record list

Employees

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Aileen Jacob

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$239,333

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $136,588
Overtime: $101,945
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $239,333
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800148094138
Salary Total: $11,448
Total Pay: $239,333

Aileen Jacob works as a Registered Nurse (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Aileen earned $239,333 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Aleen Elma

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$239,098

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $133,258
Overtime: $104,807
Other pay: $1,034
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $239,098
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800348094091
Salary Total: $11,099
Total Pay: $239,098

Aleen Elma holds the role of Registered Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,098. They are represented by R17.

Mercy Abraham

Health Services Specialist (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$238,506

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $145,541
Overtime: $91,828
Other pay: $1,137
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,506
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,497
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5022449699006
Salary Total: $12,122
Total Pay: $238,506

At Department of State Hospitals, Mercy Abraham serves as a Health Services Specialist (Safety) within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,506. They are represented by R17.

Emiliano Manalo

Health Services Specialist (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$238,219

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $141,727
Overtime: $91,814
Other pay: $4,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,219
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,133
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5021049699006
Salary Total: $12,263
Total Pay: $238,219

Emiliano Manalo holds the role of Health Services Specialist (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $238,219. Union affiliation: R17.

Anyibuofu Okafor

Psychiatric Technician (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$238,191

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $80,165
Overtime: $151,409
Other pay: $6,618
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,191
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,797
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4370728253144
Salary Total: $6,793
Total Pay: $238,191

Anyibuofu Okafor works as a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Anyibuofu earned $238,191 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R18.

Sharon Taal

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$238,178

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $127,073
Overtime: $107,726
Other pay: $3,380
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,178
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,008
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550648094009
Salary Total: $11,058
Total Pay: $238,178

Sharon Taal is a Registered Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,178. Union affiliation: R17.

Wafa Contreras

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$237,945

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $136,244
Overtime: $100,342
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $237,945
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4370648094020
Salary Total: $11,352
Total Pay: $237,945

Wafa Contreras works as a Registered Nurse (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Wafa earned $237,945 in 2025. They are represented by R17.

Jonas Luma

Health Services Specialist (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$237,680

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $145,541
Overtime: $91,565
Other pay: $573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $237,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,497
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5022449699004
Salary Total: $12,122
Total Pay: $237,680

Jonas Luma works as a Health Services Specialist (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Jonas earned $237,680 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Isaac Tongi

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$237,533

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $107,731
Overtime: $124,649
Other pay: $5,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $237,533
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,986
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800448094088
Salary Total: $9,816
Total Pay: $237,533

At Department of State Hospitals, Isaac Tongi serves as a Registered Nurse (Safety) within Napa State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $237,533. They are represented by R17.

Serunjogi Kinene

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$237,400

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $78,123
Overtime: $156,217
Other pay: $3,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $237,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,361
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550148274004
Salary Total: $6,507
Total Pay: $237,400

Serunjogi Kinene holds the role of Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $237,400. Union affiliation: R20.

Maria Fedelis

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$237,053

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $137,031
Overtime: $98,689
Other pay: $1,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $237,053
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800548094049
Salary Total: $11,465
Total Pay: $237,053

Maria Fedelis holds the role of Registered Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $237,053. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Rowena Tongi

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$237,023

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $133,570
Overtime: $100,050
Other pay: $3,404
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $237,023
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800248094302
Salary Total: $11,125
Total Pay: $237,023

Rowena Tongi holds the role of Registered Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $237,023. Union affiliation: R17.

Lucy Bouatay

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$237,018

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $135,010
Overtime: $101,007
Other pay: $1,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $237,018
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555348094022
Salary Total: $11,245
Total Pay: $237,018

At Department of State Hospitals, Lucy Bouatay serves as a Registered Nurse (Safety) within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $237,018. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Cynthia SanchezMay be multiple

Psychiatric Technician (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$236,428

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,466
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5020328253012
Salary Total: $7,242
Total Pay: $236,428

Payroll for Cynthia Sanchez (Psychiatric Technician (Safety), Department of State Hospitals) may cover more than one person; together they account for $236,428 in 2025.

Omolola Aderemi

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$236,326

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $116,933
Overtime: $118,475
Other pay: $918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $236,326
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,986
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800548094649
Salary Total: $9,816
Total Pay: $236,326

At Department of State Hospitals, Omolola Aderemi serves as a Registered Nurse (Safety) within Napa State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $236,326. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Olufunke Alade Chester

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$236,107

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $91,915
Overtime: $137,174
Other pay: $7,018
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $236,107
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,916
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4870128252020
Salary Total: $7,879
Total Pay: $236,107

Olufunke Alade Chester is a Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $236,107. Union affiliation: R18.

Elenita Dizon

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$235,501

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $136,024
Overtime: $96,701
Other pay: $2,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,501
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800448094309
Salary Total: $11,352
Total Pay: $235,501

Elenita Dizon works as a Registered Nurse (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Elenita earned $235,501 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Celestine Musa

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$235,456

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $131,510
Overtime: $101,043
Other pay: $2,903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,456
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5020548094501
Salary Total: $11,125
Total Pay: $235,456

Celestine Musa is a Registered Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $235,456. They are represented by R17.

James Baroi

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$235,154

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $106,176
Overtime: $123,862
Other pay: $5,116
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,154
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,733
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4370228252011
Salary Total: $8,846
Total Pay: $235,154

James Baroi holds the role of Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $235,154. Union affiliation: R18.

Moses Siahaan

Psychiatric Technician (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$234,886

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $86,301
Overtime: $142,624
Other pay: $5,961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,886
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Napa
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,203
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800428253023
Salary Total: $7,187
Total Pay: $234,886

Moses Siahaan holds the role of Psychiatric Technician (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,886. Their bargaining unit is R18.

Robert Wagner

Consulting Psychologist/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$234,733

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $140,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,733
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,290
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374617620005
Salary Total: $13,861
Total Pay: $234,733

Robert Wagner works as a Consulting Psychologist for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $234,733 in 2025. Union affiliation: R19.

Maja Mercado

Registered Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$234,706

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $116,222
Overtime: $115,349
Other pay: $3,134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,706
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,485
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550648094084
Salary Total: $10,524
Total Pay: $234,706

Maja Mercado holds the role of Registered Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,706. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Paul-Michael Fajardo

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$234,633

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $95,161
Overtime: $133,666
Other pay: $5,805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,633
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Napa
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800228252301
Salary Total: $7,930
Total Pay: $234,633

Paul-Michael Fajardo holds the role of Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,633. Union affiliation: R18.

Bindhu Chacko

Health Services Specialist (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$234,367

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $146,971
Overtime: $86,008
Other pay: $1,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,367
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,497
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5022449699007
Salary Total: $12,122
Total Pay: $234,367

Bindhu Chacko works as a Health Services Specialist (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Bindhu earned $234,367 in 2025. They are represented by R17.