California / Motor Vehicles
Agency file
The Motor Vehicles plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2023, this agency had 10,272 employees with median total compensation of $59,486; the highest distinct record was $207,772.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 10,272 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,486) — 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 $97,689 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,716. 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 85
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Selina I Powell is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,936. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Julia T Petersen serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,932. Union affiliation: R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Ampelia Martinez holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,911. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Ca Sandra M Salgado serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,892. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Douglas D Nelson works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Douglas earned $65,890 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Christine M Louchren serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,889. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Myra L Stamps serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,887. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Christina Leyva works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Christina earned $65,880 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Casey R Latuska serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,880. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Steven L Mcmillan holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,879. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jeffrey T Lux works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Jeffrey earned $65,872 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Geoffrey L Holmes works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Geoffrey earned $65,866 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Adriana Macias works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Adriana earned $65,863 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Mark A Nagode serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,855. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Dara C Trueblood serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,838. Union affiliation: R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Elissa T Flores serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,836. They are represented by S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Omolade Faderin holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,828. They are represented by R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Meeta S Nanavati works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Meeta earned $65,820 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Daisey C Ponce serves as a Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,819. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Patricia Rojas works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Patricia earned $65,817 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Vito A Rodriguez holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,814. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Jessica L Russell holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,806. They are represented by R01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Claude O Havens works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Claude earned $65,802 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Francisco Alamillo holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,802. They are represented by S01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Redempto A Basas serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,800. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Dennis R Sanchez holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,799. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Melissa R Morgan serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,786. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Erika L Graciano Valdez serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,777. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Cristina Velahagemann is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,775. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Danny Adame is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,771. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Marisol Castellanos serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,764. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Angella R Garcia is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,750. They are represented by R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Melissa A Martinez serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,735. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Arturo Hernandez Jr is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,725. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Maricel Palomino works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Maricel earned $65,722 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Edna A Mendez holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,722. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Michael Anderson serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,716. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Dexter F Navas works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Dexter earned $65,715 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Rodward Maria G Gutierrez is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,706. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Marilia Veraza serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,705. Their bargaining unit is R04.