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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 66

Natalie M De La Mora

Information Officer I (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,741
Base pay
$81,158
Overtime
$2,072
Other pay
$2,512
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,741
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8404505601003
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,741

Natalie M De La Mora is a Information Officer I (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $85,741. Union affiliation: R01.

Jessica C Vollmer

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,697
Base pay
$85,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,697
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,380
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8416300762010
Salary Total
$7,380
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,697

Jessica C Vollmer is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $85,697. They are represented by R10.

Leopoldo Rangel Jr

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,613
Base pay
$63,021
Overtime
$19,757
Other pay
$2,835
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,613
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,586
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424303043086
Salary Total
$5,586
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,613

At Water Resources, Leopoldo Rangel Jr serves as a Water Resources Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,613. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Beth M Stern

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,587
Base pay
$84,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,587
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8418014800501
Salary Total
$7,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,587

Beth M Stern is a Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $85,587. They are represented by S01.

Maria M Chan

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,541
Base pay
$79,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,608
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,541
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407015393002
Salary Total
$6,776
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,541

Maria M Chan holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,541. Union affiliation: R01.

Dena M Hunter

Associate Management Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,541
Base pay
$79,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,608
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,541
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406535246010
Salary Total
$6,776
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,541

Dena M Hunter holds the role of Associate Management Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,541. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Adrienne E Starkey

Research Writer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,505
Base pay
$83,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,505
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8419015617001
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,505

Adrienne E Starkey is a Research Writer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $85,505. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Alexis M Paniagua

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,502
Base pay
$62,609
Overtime
$21,073
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,502
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,586
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426303043189
Salary Total
$5,586
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,502

Alexis M Paniagua holds the role of Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,502. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Joseph A Zamora

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,491
Base pay
$83,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,491
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,098
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406534800500
Salary Total
$7,098
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,491

Joseph A Zamora holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,491. Union affiliation: S01.

Rebekah D Cesmat

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,462
Base pay
$71,704
Overtime
$60
Other pay
$13,698
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,462
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,284
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8434853756005
Salary Total
$5,121
Time Base
PT
Total Pay
$85,462

Rebekah D Cesmat works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Rebekah earned $85,462 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

David B Okita

Special Consultant/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,440
Base pay
$85,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,440
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$93
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401004660900
Salary Total
$93
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$85,440

David B Okita works as a Special Consultant for Water Resources. David earned $85,440 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.

Chad D King

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,429
Base pay
$68,136
Overtime
$16,918
Other pay
$376
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,429
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,704
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422506265288
Salary Total
$6,704
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,429

Chad D King holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,429. They are represented by R12.

Michelle Y Pepping

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,424
Base pay
$85,149
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,424
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,336
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403300765003
Salary Total
$7,336
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,424

Michelle Y Pepping holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,424. They are represented by R10.

Antonio C Felix

Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,406
Base pay
$83,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,406
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,442
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401601402001
Salary Total
$7,442
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,406

Antonio C Felix holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,406. They are represented by R01.

Wendy L Masarweh

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,379
Base pay
$81,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,695
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,379
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401405393005
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,379

At Water Resources, Wendy L Masarweh serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,379. They are represented by R01.

Colt D Brockman

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,366
Base pay
$85,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,366
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
TEHAMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,380
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8443000762019
Salary Total
$7,380
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,366

Colt D Brockman is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $85,366. Union affiliation: R10.

Anurag Yeshwant Arvikar

Electrical Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,320
Base pay
$84,843
Overtime
$477
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,320
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,187
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422203613004
Salary Total
$7,353
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,320

At Water Resources, Anurag Yeshwant Arvikar serves as a Electrical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,320. Union affiliation: R09.

Jeffrey A Jenkins

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,308
Base pay
$80,694
Overtime
$1,955
Other pay
$2,659
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,308
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,029
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403800762005
Salary Total
$7,029
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,308

At Water Resources, Jeffrey A Jenkins serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,308. They are represented by R10.

Yuriy A Pishtoy

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,248
Base pay
$83,410
Overtime
$921
Other pay
$917
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,248
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,425
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414223137038
Salary Total
$7,425
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,248

Yuriy A Pishtoy works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Yuriy earned $85,248 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

Morgan N Giles

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,172
Base pay
$81,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,695
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,172
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8404305393003
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,172

Morgan N Giles works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Morgan earned $85,172 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Sherida S Schouweiler

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,085
Base pay
$82,725
Overtime
$240
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,085
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401055393003
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,085

Sherida S Schouweiler works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Sherida earned $85,085 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Sally M Mata

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,063
Base pay
$83,591
Overtime
$1,472
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,063
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426105393005
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,063

At Water Resources, Sally M Mata serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,063. Union affiliation: R01.

Andrew D Davidson

Associate Right of Way Agent/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,061
Base pay
$82,883
Overtime
$58
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,061
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,615
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8432404965393
Salary Total
$7,615
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,061

Andrew D Davidson holds the role of Associate Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,061. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Brian C Paulson

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,048
Base pay
$84,350
Overtime
$98
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,048
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,657
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8472003043007
Salary Total
$7,322
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,048

At Water Resources, Brian C Paulson serves as a Water Resources Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,048. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Jon E Albertsen Iii

Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$85,035
Base pay
$78,801
Overtime
$5,934
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,035
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,071
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427513583004
Salary Total
$7,071
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$85,035

Jon E Albertsen Iii holds the role of Mechanical Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,035. Union affiliation: R09.

George M Valente

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,994
Base pay
$83,343
Overtime
$1,051
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,994
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
TEHAMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,029
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8444000762005
Salary Total
$7,029
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,994

George M Valente is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $84,994. They are represented by R10.

Robert J Stoltz

Research Writer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,975
Base pay
$82,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,670
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,975
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8418025617004
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,975

At Water Resources, Robert J Stoltz serves as a Research Writer. Their 2023 pay totaled $84,975. Union affiliation: R01.

Wendy Yang

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,933
Base pay
$73,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,256
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,933
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,080
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407504800500
Salary Total
$7,334
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,933

Wendy Yang holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $84,933. They are represented by S01.

Bahta R Tesfu

Mechanical Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,919
Base pay
$81,420
Overtime
$1,940
Other pay
$1,559
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,919
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,468
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8423203583005
Salary Total
$8,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,919

Bahta R Tesfu works as a Mechanical Engineer for Water Resources. Bahta earned $84,919 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

Lori Price

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,908
Base pay
$84,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,908
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,126
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8411420765001
Salary Total
$7,862
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,908

Lori Price works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Water Resources. Lori earned $84,908 in 2023. They are represented by R10.

Destiny E Marquez

Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,903
Base pay
$55,930
Overtime
$19,126
Other pay
$9,846
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,903
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,900
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425303044180
Salary Total
$5,145
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,903

Destiny E Marquez works as a Water Resources Technician I for Water Resources. Destiny earned $84,903 in 2023. They are represented by R11.

Jack Tam-Huang

Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,859
Base pay
$82,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,859
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,413
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8405301402051
Salary Total
$7,413
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,859

Jack Tam-Huang works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Water Resources. Jack earned $84,859 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Ezequiel A Rodriguez Vasquez

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,807
Base pay
$80,541
Overtime
$3,966
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,807
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,071
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427123137009
Salary Total
$7,071
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,807

Ezequiel A Rodriguez Vasquez is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $84,807. They are represented by R09.

Joab Perez

Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,695
Base pay
$57,981
Overtime
$20,958
Other pay
$5,756
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,695
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,283
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425406457185
Salary Total
$5,283
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,695

Joab Perez holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $84,695. Union affiliation: R12.

Sasha C Silvestrini

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,666
Base pay
$82,526
Overtime
$20
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,666
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420115393026
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,666

Sasha C Silvestrini works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Sasha earned $84,666 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Malinda R Wimalaratne

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,643
Base pay
$84,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$525
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,643
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,425
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8413803137012
Salary Total
$7,425
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,643

At Water Resources, Malinda R Wimalaratne serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $84,643. They are represented by R09.

Gina Wong

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,601
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$532
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,601
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8416305393002
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,601

Gina Wong works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Gina earned $84,601 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Ajit S Gill

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,590
Base pay
$79,753
Overtime
$4,567
Other pay
$270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,590
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,039
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414846265183
Salary Total
$7,039
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,590

At Water Resources, Ajit S Gill serves as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $84,590. Union affiliation: R12.

Heidi L Ferrell

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,579
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$60
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,579
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406705393002
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,579

Heidi L Ferrell works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Heidi earned $84,579 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Marisol G Chavez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$84,519
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,519
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8416505393007
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$84,519

At Water Resources, Marisol G Chavez serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $84,519. Union affiliation: R01.