California / Water Resources Control Board
Agency file
The Water Resources Control Board operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2023, this agency had 2,839 employees with median total compensation of $101,541; the highest distinct record was $310,242.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 2,839 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,541) — 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 $159,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,702. 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 44
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Eraldo A Melara serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,126. They are represented by R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Carol L Perkins is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $88,104. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Carlotta Leoncini is a Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $88,018. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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Garry A Camilo is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $88,007. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Jennifer L Mcclaren serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $87,976. Union affiliation: R10.
Graphic Designer III/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Michael T Tanamachi serves as a Graphic Designer III. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,942. Union affiliation: R14.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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Danielle C Knaus works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources Control Board. Danielle earned $87,933 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Amor Z Moskaira serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,776. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Maria C Nanca serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,663. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources Control Board
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Jaime Marotte holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,650. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Eric E Bradbury serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,553. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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Sandra B Lopez is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $87,481. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Shannon E Strong serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,463. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources Control Board
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David D Deaton works as a Staff Services Manager I for Water Resources Control Board. David earned $87,453 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Angineh Shahnazarian holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,445. Union affiliation: R10.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Tuyen K Nguyen serves as a Water Resource Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,358. Union affiliation: R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Kilian T Colin works as a Water Resource Control Engineer for Water Resources Control Board. Kilian earned $87,334 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Mary Penno works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources Control Board. Mary earned $87,325 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Matthew J Graves holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,297. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Cameron J Alfving holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,214. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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Antonio M Aguilar holds the role of Associate Personnel Analyst at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,136. Union affiliation: R01.
Research Data Specialist II/Water Resources Control Board
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Jacob M Pasner works as a Research Data Specialist II for Water Resources Control Board. Jacob earned $87,122 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Katelyn M Hilty serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,062. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Holly L Garber serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,044. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Anna M Bellini works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources Control Board. Anna earned $87,043 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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John F Inman Iv works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources Control Board. John earned $87,012 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Legal Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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Shari Malejan-Jochem is a Senior Legal Analyst at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $86,954. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Alyssa D Aucelluzzo serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $86,952. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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Kimberly A Mcmurray-Cathcart is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $86,839. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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Samantha J Lawton-Wilson is a Associate Accounting Analyst at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $86,761. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Steven Kb Stephansen works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources Control Board. Steven earned $86,754 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources Control Board
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Judith A Pittman-Logue is a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $86,711. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Jacqueline N Tkac works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources Control Board. Jacqueline earned $86,703 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Brenna R Sullivan is a Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $86,679. Union affiliation: R09.
Information Officer I (Specialist)/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Edward Ortiz serves as a Information Officer I (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $86,669. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Peter M Meertens is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $86,606. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Lisa E Brown-Honma holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,551. They are represented by R10.
Senior Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Jose A Robledo works as a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer for Water Resources Control Board. Jose earned $86,493 in 2023. They are represented by S09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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Molina S Hauv holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,479. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Amanda Davatolhagh serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,461. Their bargaining unit is R09.