California / Water Resources

Agency file

Water Resources

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

The Water Resources operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2025, this agency had 3,975 employees with median total compensation of $115,959; the highest distinct record was $342,949.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $458.2M
Employees: 3,975
Median total: $115,959
Highest record: $342,949

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$6,294$214,356+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,975 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($115,959) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $106,058 (92%)
Overtime — $5,386 (5%)
Other — $3,823 (3%)
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

$43,007

$79,309

$115,959

$154,682

$183,298

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $183,298 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,007. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Engineer, Water Resources

384 · $116,753

Senior Engineer Water Resources

256 · $162,501

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

213 · $79,129

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources

174 · $111,034

Environmental Scientist

172 · $87,401

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	$422.6M —	3,841 —	$110,464 —
2024	$442M ▲ 4.6%	3,980 ▲ 3.6%	$112,401 ▲ 1.8%
2025	$458.2M ▲ 3.7%	3,975 ▼ 0.1%	$115,959 ▲ 3.2%

Record list

Employees

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Josephine Miyata

Senior Right of Way Agent/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,863

Base pay: $111,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,863
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,741
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8432404962596
Salary Total: $9,449
Total Pay: $114,863

Josephine Miyata is a Senior Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,863. Union affiliation: S01.

Kevin Marr

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,806

Base pay: $107,730
Overtime: $4,929
Other pay: $2,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,806
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,321
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8411510762002
Salary Total: $8,844
Total Pay: $114,806

At Water Resources, Kevin Marr serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,806. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Deborah Hamatani

Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$114,773

Base pay: $112,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,773
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,717
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8431101402007
Salary Total: $9,717
Total Pay: $114,773

At Water Resources, Deborah Hamatani serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,773. They are represented by R01.

Timothy Burns

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,732

Base pay: $93,098
Overtime: $19,397
Other pay: $2,237
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,732
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Butte
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,255
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8422506265082
Salary Total: $8,007
Total Pay: $114,732

Timothy Burns holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,732. Union affiliation: R12.

Nicholas Vadpey

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,721

Base pay: $114,128
Overtime: $243
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,721
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,080
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8462003756011
Salary Total: $9,778
Total Pay: $114,721

Nicholas Vadpey works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $114,721 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Ruben Flores

Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,490

Base pay: $92,765
Overtime: $21,372
Other pay: $353
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,490
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,260
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8434843042003
Salary Total: $8,012
Total Pay: $114,490

Ruben Flores holds the role of Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,490. Union affiliation: R11.

Julian Consoli

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,443

Base pay: $108,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,443
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,754
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401103756007
Salary Total: $10,431
Total Pay: $114,443

At Water Resources, Julian Consoli serves as a Engineering Geologist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,443. Union affiliation: R09.

Jim Chow

Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,424

Base pay: $106,741
Overtime: $2,415
Other pay: $5,267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,424
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Kern
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,174
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8425406455086
Salary Total: $10,174
Total Pay: $114,424

Jim Chow is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,424. Union affiliation: R12.

Josue Caravantes

Associate Safety Engineer/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,373

Base pay: $109,888
Overtime: $4,485
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,373
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,713
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8423203929003
Salary Total: $9,672
Total Pay: $114,373

Josue Caravantes works as a Associate Safety Engineer for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Josue earned $114,373 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Yujia Cai

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,314

Base pay: $114,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8413803137014
Salary Total: $9,892
Total Pay: $114,314

Yujia Cai works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Yujia earned $114,314 in 2025. Union affiliation: R09.

Nicholas Lynn

Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,288

Base pay: $114,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,288
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,814
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8432603029028
Salary Total: $9,791
Total Pay: $114,288

Nicholas Lynn works as a Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $114,288 in 2025. Union affiliation: R09.

David William Pfluger

Precision Electronics Specialist/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,277

Base pay: $109,272
Overtime: $2,625
Other pay: $2,380
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,277
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,057
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8427616926008
Salary Total: $9,283
Total Pay: $114,277

David William Pfluger works as a Precision Electronics Specialist for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. David earned $114,277 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Sergio Curiel

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,250

Base pay: $92,411
Overtime: $19,925
Other pay: $1,915
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,250
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,613
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8423506265181
Salary Total: $7,765
Total Pay: $114,250

Sergio Curiel is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,250. Union affiliation: R12.

Kathryn Rayl

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,245

Base pay: $113,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,245
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,291
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8416503756003
Salary Total: $10,952
Total Pay: $114,245

Kathryn Rayl holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,245. They are represented by R09.

Jack Ludlum

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,225

Base pay: $98,345
Overtime: $13,833
Other pay: $2,046
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,225
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,255
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8423506265087
Salary Total: $8,420
Total Pay: $114,225

Jack Ludlum works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Jack earned $114,225 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Lisa Larsen

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,210

Base pay: $113,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,210
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,781
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420334801591
Salary Total: $9,488
Total Pay: $114,210

Lisa Larsen holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,210. Union affiliation: S01.

William Avila

Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,119

Base pay: $100,766
Overtime: $9,476
Other pay: $3,877
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,119
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,341
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8427523583006
Salary Total: $9,061
Total Pay: $114,119

William Avila is a Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,119. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Erfan Ghasemi Tousi

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,106

Base pay: $109,693
Overtime: $4,238
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,106
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,808
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420633137007
Salary Total: $9,514
Total Pay: $114,106

At Water Resources, Erfan Ghasemi Tousi serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,106. Their bargaining unit is R09.

John Robinson

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,057

Base pay: $94,145
Overtime: $18,457
Other pay: $1,455
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,057
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,063
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8426603043006
Salary Total: $7,678
Total Pay: $114,057

At Water Resources, John Robinson serves as a Water Resources Technician II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,057. They are represented by R11.

Ryan Toomey

Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$114,035

Base pay: $69,106
Overtime: $2,035
Other pay: $42,895
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,035
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Butte
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,521
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8422203729086
Salary Total: $11,521
Total Pay: $114,035

Ryan Toomey is a Hydroelectric Plant Technician II at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $114,035. Union affiliation: R12.

Kelle Adair

Senior Right of Way Agent/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$114,006

Base pay: $113,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,006
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,822
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8432404962091
Salary Total: $9,527
Total Pay: $114,006

At Water Resources, Kelle Adair serves as a Senior Right of Way Agent. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,006. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Bonnie Pippin

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$113,891

Base pay: $99,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,891
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8403004800501
Salary Total: $8,483
Total Pay: $113,891

At Water Resources, Bonnie Pippin serves as a Staff Services Manager I. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,891. They are represented by S01.

Lauren Crotty

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$113,865

Base pay: $113,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,865
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,882
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401103756012
Salary Total: $9,551
Total Pay: $113,865

Lauren Crotty holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,865. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Abbigail Zink

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$113,802

Base pay: $110,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,802
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,611
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8407204969691
Salary Total: $9,611
Total Pay: $113,802

Abbigail Zink holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,802. Union affiliation: M01.

Joshua Kaup

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$113,698

Base pay: $104,990
Overtime: $8,483
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,698
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,808
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408203137018
Salary Total: $9,061
Total Pay: $113,698

At Water Resources, Joshua Kaup serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,698. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Gary Kuhn

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$113,596

Base pay: $101,127
Overtime: $4,934
Other pay: $7,535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,596
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,255
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8493506265900
Salary Total: $49
Total Pay: $113,596

Gary Kuhn works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Gary earned $113,596 in 2025. They are represented by R12.

Keanna Levy

Senior Right of Way Agent/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$113,586

Base pay: $99,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,763
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,586
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,783
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8432404962092
Salary Total: $10,460
Total Pay: $113,586

At Water Resources, Keanna Levy serves as a Senior Right of Way Agent. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,586. Union affiliation: E48.

Kimberly Bowman

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$113,547

Base pay: $113,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,547
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,080
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8462003756003
Salary Total: $9,778
Total Pay: $113,547

Kimberly Bowman holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,547. Union affiliation: R09.

Seema Chowdhury

Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$113,514

Base pay: $113,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,514
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,097
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8438103303001
Salary Total: $9,794
Total Pay: $113,514

Seema Chowdhury works as a Associate Cost Estimator Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Seema earned $113,514 in 2025. Union affiliation: R09.

Judah Grossman

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$113,513

Base pay: $113,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,513
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,732
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8411230765001
Salary Total: $10,356
Total Pay: $113,513

At Water Resources, Judah Grossman serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,513. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Margaret Zhang

Electrical Engineer/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$113,503

Base pay: $112,082
Overtime: $1,121
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,503
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,951
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8421213613011
Salary Total: $8,251
Total Pay: $113,503

Margaret Zhang works as a Electrical Engineer for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $113,503 in 2024. They are represented by R09.

Regina Bell

Information Technology Manager II/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$113,448

Base pay: $109,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,786
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,439
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8405001406693
Salary Total: $13,439
Total Pay: $113,448

Regina Bell is a Information Technology Manager II at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $113,448. Union affiliation: M01.