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Water Resources

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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

In 2023, this agency had 3,841 employees with median total compensation of $110,464; the highest distinct record was $325,405.

Year
2023
Employees
3,841
Median total
$110,464
Highest record
$325,405

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$205,743+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 3,841 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($110,464) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$100,265 (91%)
  • Overtime$5,462 (5%)
  • Other$4,299 (4%)
  • 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
$38,243
$74,736
$110,464
$149,730
$176,601

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $176,601 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,243. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 61

James D Cleary

Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$92,195
Base pay
$92,083
Overtime
$112
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,195
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,245
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422203675007
Salary Total
$9,245
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$92,195

James D Cleary works as a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer for Water Resources. James earned $92,195 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Elvira Ramirez

Associate Personnel Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$92,161
Base pay
$86,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,704
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,161
Union / bargaining unit
C01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,329
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407505142409
Salary Total
$7,329
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$92,161

Elvira Ramirez is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $92,161. Their bargaining unit is C01.

Brent E Stephens

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$92,159
Base pay
$91,299
Overtime
$260
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,159
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,468
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8472003137013
Salary Total
$8,468
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$92,159

Brent E Stephens works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Brent earned $92,159 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Lidia Bryant

Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$92,152
Base pay
$90,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,152
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,848
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8419205731004
Salary Total
$7,848
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$92,152

At Water Resources, Lidia Bryant serves as a Research Data Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,152. They are represented by R01.

Annie Z Zhang

Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$92,152
Base pay
$90,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,152
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,848
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8419605731001
Salary Total
$7,848
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$92,152

Annie Z Zhang holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,152. They are represented by R01.

Benjamin W Weller

Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$92,139
Base pay
$90,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,139
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,784
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427621402004
Salary Total
$7,784
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$92,139

Benjamin W Weller is a Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $92,139. Union affiliation: R01.

Christine F Rodriguez

Staff Assistant/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,999
Base pay
$86,301
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,698
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,999
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,316
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8404005056001
Salary Total
$7,316
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,999

Christine F Rodriguez works as a Staff Assistant for Water Resources. Christine earned $91,999 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Jaime V Salcedo

Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,983
Base pay
$79,817
Overtime
$12,166
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,983
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,315
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422406457183
Salary Total
$7,315
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,983

Jaime V Salcedo is a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $91,983. Union affiliation: R12.

Miriam J K Kaplan

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,982
Base pay
$86,517
Overtime
$123
Other pay
$5,342
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,982
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,412
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401004800006
Salary Total
$7,412
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,982

At Water Resources, Miriam J K Kaplan serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,982. They are represented by E48.

Francisco J Sousa

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,925
Base pay
$91,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,925
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,567
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414623137039
Salary Total
$11,567
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,925

Francisco J Sousa is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $91,925. Union affiliation: R09.

Richard J Lee

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,814
Base pay
$91,514
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,814
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,468
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8415223137001
Salary Total
$8,468
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,814

At Water Resources, Richard J Lee serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,814. Union affiliation: R09.

Suzanne G Carlson

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,771
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$2,871
Other pay
$4,980
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,771
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425105393002
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,771

Suzanne G Carlson works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Suzanne earned $91,771 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jesus G Lara

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,766
Base pay
$91,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,766
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,707
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424506265283
Salary Total
$7,707
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,766

At Water Resources, Jesus G Lara serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,766. Union affiliation: R12.

Carlos Duran Garcia

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,623
Base pay
$91,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,623
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,476
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8419213137004
Salary Total
$8,476
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,623

At Water Resources, Carlos Duran Garcia serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,623. Union affiliation: R09.

Alisa J Doxey

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,618
Base pay
$89,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,618
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,998
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406304800500
Salary Total
$7,998
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,618

Alisa J Doxey holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,618. They are represented by S01.

Brayden L Fryer

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,613
Base pay
$69,222
Overtime
$21,621
Other pay
$770
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,613
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,509
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425506265282
Salary Total
$6,509
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,613

At Water Resources, Brayden L Fryer serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,613. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Lillian M Hayden

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,589
Base pay
$90,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,589
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,748
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8463000762009
Salary Total
$7,748
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,589

At Water Resources, Lillian M Hayden serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,589. Union affiliation: R10.

Mariko C Falke

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,585
Base pay
$90,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,585
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,703
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401000765001
Salary Total
$7,703
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,585

Mariko C Falke holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,585. Union affiliation: R10.

Tony A Juarez

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,539
Base pay
$73,625
Overtime
$17,483
Other pay
$431
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,539
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,276
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420246834080
Salary Total
$6,276
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,539

At Water Resources, Tony A Juarez serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,539. They are represented by R12.

Jason A Parish

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,520
Base pay
$76,607
Overtime
$3,128
Other pay
$11,786
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,520
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,483
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8423506265282
Salary Total
$7,857
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,520

Jason A Parish is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $91,520. They are represented by R12.

Lisa Batiste

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,475
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$2,098
Other pay
$5,458
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,475
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8418015393005
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,475

At Water Resources, Lisa Batiste serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,475. Union affiliation: R01.

Brianna N Shoemaker

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,442
Base pay
$85,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,508
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,442
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401504800502
Salary Total
$7,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,442

At Water Resources, Brianna N Shoemaker serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,442. They are represented by S01.

Christopher M Gray

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,424
Base pay
$87,538
Overtime
$3,565
Other pay
$321
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,424
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,749
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427130762001
Salary Total
$7,749
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,424

Christopher M Gray is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $91,424. They are represented by R10.

Katherine Oregel

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,374
Base pay
$89,443
Overtime
$1,331
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,374
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,796
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414923137022
Salary Total
$7,796
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,374

Katherine Oregel holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,374. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Eric W Cole

Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,360
Base pay
$88,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,360
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,173
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8405301402004
Salary Total
$7,785
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,360

Eric W Cole works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Eric earned $91,360 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Monica E Markel

Research Data Specialist II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,239
Base pay
$88,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,239
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,013
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8405305758001
Salary Total
$9,013
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,239

At Water Resources, Monica E Markel serves as a Research Data Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,239. Union affiliation: R01.

Anthony M Padilla

Associate Accounting Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,231
Base pay
$87,424
Overtime
$1,387
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,231
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402564588002
Salary Total
$7,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,231

Anthony M Padilla is a Associate Accounting Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $91,231. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Thu A Nguyen

Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,094
Base pay
$88,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,094
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,815
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402244552006
Salary Total
$7,815
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,094

At Water Resources, Thu A Nguyen serves as a Accounting Administrator I (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $91,094. They are represented by R01.

Garrett L Hawks

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,067
Base pay
$71,990
Overtime
$13,277
Other pay
$5,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,067
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,039
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425506265080
Salary Total
$7,289
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,067

At Water Resources, Garrett L Hawks serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,067. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Damon Lam

Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,020
Base pay
$90,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$625
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,020
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,468
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427213583001
Salary Total
$8,468
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,020

Damon Lam is a Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $91,020. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Laurie A Parker

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,015
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$1,488
Other pay
$5,608
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,015
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414205393002
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,015

Laurie A Parker works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Laurie earned $91,015 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Alejandro J Perez

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$91,015
Base pay
$90,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,015
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,468
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8418403137008
Salary Total
$8,468
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$91,015

Alejandro J Perez holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,015. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Bonnie L Pippin

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$90,992
Base pay
$90,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,992
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,844
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403004800501
Salary Total
$7,844
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$90,992

At Water Resources, Bonnie L Pippin serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,992. They are represented by S01.

Nikki L Blomquist

Research Writer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$90,956
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$3,779
Other pay
$3,258
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,956
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414925617001
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$90,956

At Water Resources, Nikki L Blomquist serves as a Research Writer. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,956. They are represented by R01.

Bryce K Matsumura

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$90,912
Base pay
$84,145
Overtime
$6,151
Other pay
$617
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,912
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,425
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8476003756003
Salary Total
$7,425
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$90,912

Bryce K Matsumura works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Bryce earned $90,912 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Desiree N Perez

Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$90,898
Base pay
$76,306
Overtime
$10,403
Other pay
$4,188
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,898
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,502
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425406458283
Salary Total
$6,502
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$90,898

Desiree N Perez works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice for Water Resources. Desiree earned $90,898 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Mitchell D Cook

Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$90,886
Base pay
$84,199
Overtime
$3,163
Other pay
$3,524
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,886
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,128
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425406456387
Salary Total
$8,128
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$90,886

Mitchell D Cook is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $90,886. Union affiliation: R12.

Anna K Opalka

Information Officer I (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$90,845
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$1,318
Other pay
$5,608
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,845
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8404505601001
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$90,845

Anna K Opalka holds the role of Information Officer I (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,845. Union affiliation: R01.

Marill Jacobson

Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$90,790
Base pay
$85,755
Overtime
$2,615
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,790
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,848
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414925731003
Salary Total
$7,475
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$90,790

Marill Jacobson is a Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $90,790. They are represented by R01.

Nicholas A Vadpey

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$90,761
Base pay
$87,233
Overtime
$2,928
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,761
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,795
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8462003756011
Salary Total
$7,795
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$90,761

At Water Resources, Nicholas A Vadpey serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,761. Union affiliation: R09.