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 100
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Woo S Yang is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,408. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Romelia Montiel is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,406. They are represented by R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Harold I Baber serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,405. They are represented by R04.
Personnel Specialist/Motor Vehicles
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Joel A Webb holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,404. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Mario D Gomez works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Mario earned $63,403 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Kristen A Medrano is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,403. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Michelle M Longo works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Michelle earned $63,398 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Brandon M Picarello works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Brandon earned $63,397 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Christina I Cruz works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Christina earned $63,396 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Lacodie A Lopez-Jones works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Lacodie earned $63,392 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Laura G Araujo serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,385. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Rafael A Gonzalez holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,384. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Vincent M Mcshan works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Vincent earned $63,383 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Jacqueline Medina serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,381. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Jose T Pimentel serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,370. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Margarita Navarrete holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,369. Union affiliation: R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Vicki L Gregory-Johnson works as a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Vicki earned $63,367 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Heather J Tutorow holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,361. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Sally R Palomo serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,360. Union affiliation: R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Motor Vehicles
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Esperanza E Rodriguez works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Motor Vehicles. Esperanza earned $63,359 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Daniel Santizo serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,343. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Joni M Caldwell serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,333. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Olga D Humphrey serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,331. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Tiffany A Crockett holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,331. They are represented by R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Andrew Chao works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Andrew earned $63,328 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Rita A Padilla-Bartz serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,328. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Mayra L Montufar works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Mayra earned $63,327 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Jose M Flores works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Jose earned $63,325 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Eva Pompa works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Eva earned $63,323 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Grigoriy Tsovanyan serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,321. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Enrique J Cardenas works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Enrique earned $63,320 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jennifer M Finney is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,313. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Leticia Lopez serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,312. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Darryl J Yates is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,309. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Jerry R Fuentes is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,309. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Bounthanom S Liu holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,308. They are represented by R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Bailey Turner Iii is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,308. Union affiliation: R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jennifer L Fien works as a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Jennifer earned $63,304 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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William A West holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,304. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Norma A Bautista Cabanas is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,300. Their bargaining unit is R04.