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 63
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Eric F Zubiaga serves as a Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,162. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Brandon P Hrycak holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,073. Union affiliation: R10.
Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Cristobal J Gallegos - Rodriguez serves as a Student Assistant -Engineering and Architectural Sciences-. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,963. They are represented by R11.
Seasonal Clerk/Water Resources Control Board
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Jessica Lenore Sanchez works as a Seasonal Clerk for Water Resources Control Board. Jessica earned $28,738 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources Control Board
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James D Swiggum works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources Control Board. James earned $28,527 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Seasonal Clerk/Water Resources Control Board
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Deborah S Behnke works as a Seasonal Clerk for Water Resources Control Board. Deborah earned $28,347 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Nathan D Patenaude works as a Scientific Aid for Water Resources Control Board. Nathan earned $28,203 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Seasonal Clerk/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Keanu G Moore serves as a Seasonal Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,081. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Seasonal Clerk/Water Resources Control Board
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Jalisa N Grigsby holds the role of Seasonal Clerk at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,020. They are represented by R04.
Accountant Trainee/Water Resources Control Board
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Jeren A Perez works as a Accountant Trainee for Water Resources Control Board. Jeren earned $27,892 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Eric Pae holds the role of Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,775. Union affiliation: R09.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Samira Galehdari holds the role of Scientific Aid at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,763. They are represented by R11.
Accountant Trainee/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Amanda Aranda-Ordaz serves as a Accountant Trainee. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,602. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Ryan A Hankins works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources Control Board. Ryan earned $27,565 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources Control Board
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Jing L Williams holds the role of Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,560. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources Control Board
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Melissa M Benavidez holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,553. Union affiliation: R04.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Maria Fernanda Arechiga works as a Scientific Aid for Water Resources Control Board. Maria earned $27,305 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Eric W Baggs is a Scientific Aid at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $27,186. They are represented by R11.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Daniel A Delgado works as a Scientific Aid for Water Resources Control Board. Daniel earned $27,164 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Silvia P Flores holds the role of Scientific Aid at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,157. Union affiliation: R11.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Thurston S Hertler works as a Scientific Aid for Water Resources Control Board. Thurston earned $27,149 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Joannie Wang works as a Water Resource Control Engineer for Water Resources Control Board. Joannie earned $27,059 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Connor D Bovee serves as a Water Resource Control Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,952. They are represented by R09.
Seasonal Clerk/Water Resources Control Board
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Laura B Mele works as a Seasonal Clerk for Water Resources Control Board. Laura earned $26,738 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Bridget C Moffat is a Scientific Aid at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $26,695. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Cui Qiong Li serves as a Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,673. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Principal Engineer, Drinking Water Program/Water Resources Control Board
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David P Spath is a Principal Engineer, Drinking Water Program at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $26,650. They are represented by M09.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Connor Jack White holds the role of Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,520. They are represented by R09.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Tyler Serrano holds the role of Scientific Aid at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,519. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Barbara J Lockhart works as a Scientific Aid for Water Resources Control Board. Barbara earned $26,382 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Erica L Kono works as a Scientific Aid for Water Resources Control Board. Erica earned $26,327 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Maxwell C Fong is a Scientific Aid at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $26,280. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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Cynthia M A Harris is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $26,240. Union affiliation: R01.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Alicia L Pisani is a Scientific Aid at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $26,148. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Scientific Aid/Water Resources Control Board
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Marleni Estrada is a Scientific Aid at Water Resources Control Board. 2023 total compensation came to $26,144. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Water Resources Control Board
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Allyson C Bricker holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,112. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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At Water Resources Control Board, Alexander D Liao serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,900. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources Control Board
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Connie Xiao Qin Bi-On works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources Control Board. Connie earned $25,876 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Seasonal Clerk/Water Resources Control Board
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Diego Duarte works as a Seasonal Clerk for Water Resources Control Board. Diego earned $25,874 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Water Resource Control Engineer/Water Resources Control Board
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Leah N Lippman holds the role of Water Resource Control Engineer at Water Resources Control Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,869. Their bargaining unit is R09.