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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Elizabeth Stumpner

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$80,586

Base pay: $80,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,586
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,703
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8403400765009
Salary Total: $6,992
Total Pay: $80,586

Elizabeth Stumpner works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $80,586 in 2023. They are represented by R10.

Kassie Hickey

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$80,541

Base pay: $79,371
Overtime: $870
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,541
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Butte
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8403300762024
Salary Total: $6,694
Total Pay: $80,541

Kassie Hickey works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Kassie earned $80,541 in 2023. They are represented by R10.

Pham Vd Nguyen

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,469

Base pay: $80,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,469
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,428
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8414813137020
Salary Total: $7,205
Total Pay: $80,469

At Water Resources, Pham Vd Nguyen serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,469. They are represented by R09.

Xiaoyong Gong

Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,423

Base pay: $76,807
Overtime: $3,016
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,423
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,648
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8402264567006
Salary Total: $6,449
Total Pay: $80,423

At Water Resources, Xiaoyong Gong serves as a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,423. Union affiliation: R01.

Benjamin Danh

Information Technology Associate/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$80,398

Base pay: $80,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,398
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,871
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8405201401005
Salary Total: $6,871
Total Pay: $80,398

Benjamin Danh holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,398. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Logan Lemus

Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,305

Base pay: $63,533
Overtime: $8,538
Other pay: $8,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,305
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $31
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8493306469900
Salary Total: $32
Total Pay: $80,305

Logan Lemus works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Logan earned $80,305 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Charles Brooks

Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$80,282

Base pay: $64,312
Overtime: $14,420
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,282
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,034
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8426506267188
Salary Total: $6,034
Total Pay: $80,282

Charles Brooks holds the role of Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,282. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Zachary Bauman

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,277

Base pay: $79,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,277
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,980
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401005393010
Salary Total: $6,771
Total Pay: $80,277

Zachary Bauman works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Zachary earned $80,277 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Ruth Watson

Training Officer I/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,275

Base pay: $79,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,275
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,547
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8407205197006
Salary Total: $6,624
Total Pay: $80,275

At Water Resources, Ruth Watson serves as a Training Officer I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,275. They are represented by R01.

Sebastian Cardoza

Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,247

Base pay: $59,143
Overtime: $12,042
Other pay: $9,063
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,247
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Kern
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8425406457186
Salary Total: $5,684
Total Pay: $80,247

At Water Resources, Sebastian Cardoza serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,247. They are represented by R12.

Paige Howard

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,220

Base pay: $79,904
Overtime: $15
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,220
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,086
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420115393014
Salary Total: $6,873
Total Pay: $80,220

At Water Resources, Paige Howard serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,220. Union affiliation: R01.

Vinay Singh

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,169

Base pay: $79,675
Overtime: $169
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,169
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,547
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420125393022
Salary Total: $6,624
Total Pay: $80,169

At Water Resources, Vinay Singh serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,169. Union affiliation: R01.

Laura Salcedo

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,169

Base pay: $63,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,169
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,197
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8411213137009
Salary Total: $10,197
Total Pay: $80,169

Laura Salcedo works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $80,169 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Gabriel Rodell

Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$80,167

Base pay: $80,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,167
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,886
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8433203261005
Salary Total: $10,886
Total Pay: $80,167

Gabriel Rodell works as a Senior Engineer Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Gabriel earned $80,167 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Sofia Velasquez

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$80,066

Base pay: $77,537
Overtime: $2,150
Other pay: $379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,066
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,428
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8427713137001
Salary Total: $7,205
Total Pay: $80,066

Sofia Velasquez is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,066. They are represented by R09.

Elliot Rosette

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,983

Base pay: $74,517
Overtime: $2,407
Other pay: $3,058
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,983
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Contra Costa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,613
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8423506265900
Salary Total: $45
Total Pay: $79,983

Elliot Rosette is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $79,983. They are represented by R12.

Brian Jones

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,974

Base pay: $76,500
Overtime: $3,149
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,974
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,796
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8463000762013
Salary Total: $6,558
Total Pay: $79,974

At Water Resources, Brian Jones serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,974. They are represented by R10.

Melanie Van Brocklin

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,906

Base pay: $76,807
Overtime: $3,099
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,906
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Merced

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,648
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8424105393009
Salary Total: $6,449
Total Pay: $79,906

Melanie Van Brocklin works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Melanie earned $79,906 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Rebecca Daniel

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,901

Base pay: $79,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,901
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,149
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401005393031
Salary Total: $6,935
Total Pay: $79,901

Rebecca Daniel holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,901. They are represented by R01.

Ameir Alrubaiee

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,872

Base pay: $79,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,872
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,428
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8414853137002
Salary Total: $7,205
Total Pay: $79,872

Ameir Alrubaiee works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Ameir earned $79,872 in 2025. They are represented by R09.

Alannah Chapman

Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$79,791

Base pay: $72,051
Overtime: $3,204
Other pay: $4,535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,791
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,267
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8431105731001
Salary Total: $6,267
Total Pay: $79,791

Alannah Chapman is a Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $79,791. They are represented by R01.

Jennifer Bohling

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,756

Base pay: $75,107
Overtime: $4,349
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,990
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8472003043011
Salary Total: $6,496
Total Pay: $79,756

At Water Resources, Jennifer Bohling serves as a Water Resources Technician II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,756. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Chang Vang

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,715

Base pay: $78,668
Overtime: $872
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,715
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,428
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420633137002
Salary Total: $7,205
Total Pay: $79,715

Chang Vang is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,715. Union affiliation: R09.

Ted Murdock

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,674

Base pay: $79,354
Overtime: $20
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,674
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,980
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8409405393003
Salary Total: $6,771
Total Pay: $79,674

At Water Resources, Ted Murdock serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,674. Union affiliation: R01.

Kevin Gereghty

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$79,671

Base pay: $79,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,671
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8403250762004
Salary Total: $6,694
Total Pay: $79,671

Kevin Gereghty holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,671. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Mark Church

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,671

Base pay: $78,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,671
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,723
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420246834081
Salary Total: $6,521
Total Pay: $79,671

Mark Church is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,671. Union affiliation: R12.

Tracy Gore

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,559

Base pay: $78,065
Overtime: $944
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,559
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Tehama
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,980
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8441005393001
Salary Total: $6,771
Total Pay: $79,559

At Water Resources, Tracy Gore serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,559. They are represented by R01.

Gabriel Rodriguez

Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,504

Base pay: $78,070
Overtime: $695
Other pay: $740
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,504
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,979
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8431105731002
Salary Total: $6,770
Total Pay: $79,504

Gabriel Rodriguez is a Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,504. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Matthew Mcfarland

Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,500

Base pay: $78,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,863
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8405301402059
Salary Total: $6,657
Total Pay: $79,500

Matthew Mcfarland works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $79,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Quixari Jones

Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,500

Base pay: $78,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,863
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8405301402060
Salary Total: $6,657
Total Pay: $79,500

At Water Resources, Quixari Jones serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,500. They are represented by R01.

Stephanie Youngblood

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,483

Base pay: $79,031
Overtime: $152
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,483
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,980
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420115393030
Salary Total: $6,771
Total Pay: $79,483

Stephanie Youngblood works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $79,483 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Allen Levy

Inspector of Automotive Equipment/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,475

Base pay: $71,981
Overtime: $6,120
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,475
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,255
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420056892081
Salary Total: $6,067
Total Pay: $79,475

Allen Levy holds the role of Inspector of Automotive Equipment at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,475. Union affiliation: R12.

James Tedeschi

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,415

Base pay: $78,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,415
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,980
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8431105393038
Salary Total: $6,771
Total Pay: $79,415

James Tedeschi is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,415. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Auston Harris

Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$79,337

Base pay: $64,853
Overtime: $11,989
Other pay: $2,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,337
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Sutter
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,034
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8414836267186
Salary Total: $6,034
Total Pay: $79,337

Auston Harris is a Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $79,337. They are represented by R12.

Jimmy Guerrero

Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,334

Base pay: $69,802
Overtime: $8,157
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,334
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Merced
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,279
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8424406458085
Salary Total: $6,091
Total Pay: $79,334

At Water Resources, Jimmy Guerrero serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,334. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Nassim Soltanzadeh

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$79,331

Base pay: $79,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,331
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,980
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420125393031
Salary Total: $6,771
Total Pay: $79,331

Nassim Soltanzadeh is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,331. They are represented by R01.