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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Elissa Campbell

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$58,574

Base pay: $56,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,574
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401615157002
Salary Total: $4,962
Total Pay: $58,574

At Water Resources, Elissa Campbell serves as a Staff Services Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,574. They are represented by R01.

Joshua Courtney

Information Technology Technician/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$58,461

Base pay: $58,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,461
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Tehama
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,029
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8405201400001
Salary Total: $5,029
Total Pay: $58,461

Joshua Courtney holds the role of Information Technology Technician at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,461. They are represented by R01.

James Yoon

Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,446

Base pay: $58,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,446
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,437
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8433203261900
Salary Total: $64
Total Pay: $58,446

At Water Resources, James Yoon serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,446. They are represented by E48.

Emmanine Ilankatharan

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,425

Base pay: $57,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,425
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,095
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8402564546007
Salary Total: $5,912
Total Pay: $58,425

Emmanine Ilankatharan is a Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,425. They are represented by R01.

Daniel Lindow

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$58,411

Base pay: $54,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,238
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,411
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,726
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8403005157004
Salary Total: $4,726
Total Pay: $58,411

Daniel Lindow is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $58,411. They are represented by R01.

David Aparicio

Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,377

Base pay: $48,730
Overtime: $6,588
Other pay: $3,059
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,377
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Butte
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,372
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8492306463900
Salary Total: $47
Total Pay: $58,377

At Water Resources, David Aparicio serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,377. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Hector Ramos

Building Maintenance Worker/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,327

Base pay: $53,898
Overtime: $557
Other pay: $3,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,327
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Kern
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,145
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8425506215005
Salary Total: $4,991
Total Pay: $58,327

Hector Ramos holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,327. They are represented by R12.

Kao Xiong

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$58,261

Base pay: $57,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,261
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,111
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8407705157900
Salary Total: $29
Total Pay: $58,261

Kao Xiong works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Their status is intermittent. Kao earned $58,261 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jenna Fontaine

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,189

Base pay: $58,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,189
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8434803137070
Salary Total: $8,972
Total Pay: $58,189

Jenna Fontaine works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Jenna earned $58,189 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Carlos Benavidez

Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,180

Base pay: $46,559
Overtime: $8,948
Other pay: $2,672
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,180
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,814
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8426406457285
Salary Total: $4,670
Total Pay: $58,180

Carlos Benavidez works as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Carlos earned $58,180 in 2025. Union affiliation: R12.

Anne Boyd

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,173

Base pay: $57,586
Overtime: $412
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,173
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,796
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8403600762016
Salary Total: $6,558
Total Pay: $58,173

At Water Resources, Anne Boyd serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,173. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Jonah Knapp

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$58,165

Base pay: $57,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,165
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,111
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408015157006
Salary Total: $5,111
Total Pay: $58,165

At Water Resources, Jonah Knapp serves as a Staff Services Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,165. They are represented by R01.

Kong Vang

Junior Engineering Technician/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$58,143

Base pay: $42,083
Overtime: $13,515
Other pay: $2,546
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,143
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: Contra Costa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,873
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8423303008082
Salary Total: $3,873
Total Pay: $58,143

Kong Vang holds the role of Junior Engineering Technician at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,143. They are represented by R11.

Joseph Countryman

Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,128

Base pay: $58,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E50
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,928
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408303272091
Salary Total: $4,928
Total Pay: $58,128

Joseph Countryman holds the role of Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,128. They are represented by E50.

Keely Bosler

Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,128

Base pay: $58,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E50
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,928
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408303272092
Salary Total: $4,928
Total Pay: $58,128

Keely Bosler works as a Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Keely earned $58,128 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E50.

Jane Dolan

Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,128

Base pay: $58,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E50
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,928
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408303272097
Salary Total: $4,928
Total Pay: $58,128

At Water Resources, Jane Dolan serves as a Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,128. Union affiliation: E50.

Brian Johnson

Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,128

Base pay: $58,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E50
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,928
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408303272096
Salary Total: $4,928
Total Pay: $58,128

At Water Resources, Brian Johnson serves as a Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,128. Union affiliation: E50.

Michael Villines

Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,128

Base pay: $58,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E50
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,928
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408303272093
Salary Total: $4,928
Total Pay: $58,128

Michael Villines is a Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,128. Their bargaining unit is E50.

Mary Jane Griego Schneider

Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,128

Base pay: $58,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E50
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,928
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408303272095
Salary Total: $4,928
Total Pay: $58,128

Mary Jane Griego Schneider is a Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,128. They are represented by E50.

Elizabeth Andrews

Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,128

Base pay: $58,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E50
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,928
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408303272094
Salary Total: $4,928
Total Pay: $58,128

Elizabeth Andrews works as a Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $58,128 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E50.

Anthony Tilford

Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$58,078

Base pay: $52,141
Overtime: $4,777
Other pay: $1,160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,814
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8423406457185
Salary Total: $4,910
Total Pay: $58,078

Anthony Tilford holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,078. They are represented by R12.