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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 82

Jesse L Jones

Hydroelectric Plant Technician II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$57,011
Base pay
$52,737
Overtime
$1,707
Other pay
$2,568
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,011
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,742
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425203729088
Salary Total
$8,742
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$57,011

Jesse L Jones holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,011. They are represented by R12.

Usiel Ramirez

Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,980
Base pay
$49,076
Overtime
$7,799
Other pay
$105
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,980
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,674
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425406458381
Salary Total
$4,674
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,980

Usiel Ramirez holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprentice at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,980. They are represented by R12.

Alfred Macias

Associate Electrical Engineer Hydraulic Structures/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,931
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$56,931
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,931
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,229
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427413611008
Salary Total
$11,978
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,931

Alfred Macias holds the role of Associate Electrical Engineer Hydraulic Structures at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,931. Union affiliation: R09.

Shouanha Moua Alvarado

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,916
Base pay
$56,297
Overtime
$19
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,916
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8471005157002
Salary Total
$4,962
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,916

Shouanha Moua Alvarado holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,916. They are represented by R01.

Sawyer M Brandt

Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,906
Base pay
$49,568
Overtime
$7,003
Other pay
$335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,906
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SUTTER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,525
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414846267182
Salary Total
$4,525
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,906

At Water Resources, Sawyer M Brandt serves as a Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,906. They are represented by R12.

Juan Chen

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,885
Base pay
$54,565
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,885
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,067
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8462003043009
Salary Total
$5,067
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,885

At Water Resources, Juan Chen serves as a Water Resources Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,885. They are represented by R11.

Jose A Alatorre Almaraz

Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,809
Base pay
$52,268
Overtime
$4,366
Other pay
$175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,809
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,562
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427513728084
Salary Total
$6,562
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,809

Jose A Alatorre Almaraz is a Hydroelectric Plant Technician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $56,809. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Caroline M Tompkins

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,752
Base pay
$54,882
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,752
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,726
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8411215157005
Salary Total
$4,726
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,752

Caroline M Tompkins works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Caroline earned $56,752 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Duy K Pham

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,652
Base pay
$54,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,220
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,652
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,964
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402524546015
Salary Total
$4,964
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,652

At Water Resources, Duy K Pham serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $56,652. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Penny A Santana

Management Services Technician/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,612
Base pay
$54,711
Overtime
$81
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,612
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,743
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425105278004
Salary Total
$4,743
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,612

Penny A Santana works as a Management Services Technician for Water Resources. Penny earned $56,612 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Devin R Wickstrom

Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,594
Base pay
$52,932
Overtime
$210
Other pay
$3,452
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,594
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,674
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8423406457183
Salary Total
$4,908
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,594

At Water Resources, Devin R Wickstrom serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician Apprentice. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,594. Union affiliation: R12.

Evan A Centeno

Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,567
Base pay
$43,420
Overtime
$10,770
Other pay
$2,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,567
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,214
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426303044189
Salary Total
$4,214
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,567

Evan A Centeno holds the role of Water Resources Technician I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,567. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Kenneth L Godown

Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,519
Base pay
$55,405
Overtime
$1,114
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,519
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,697
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422101506001
Salary Total
$4,697
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,519

Kenneth L Godown holds the role of Materials and Stores Specialist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,519. Union affiliation: R12.

Racquel Mitchell

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,518
Base pay
$56,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,518
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406305157010
Salary Total
$4,962
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,518

Racquel Mitchell works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Racquel earned $56,518 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Ashley E Williams

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,459
Base pay
$54,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,860
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,459
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401615157003
Salary Total
$4,962
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,459

At Water Resources, Ashley E Williams serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,459. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Monica A Cross

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,403
Base pay
$51,746
Overtime
$465
Other pay
$4,191
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,403
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,518
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403001139007
Salary Total
$4,518
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,403

Monica A Cross is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $56,403. Union affiliation: R04.

Raquel M Corrin

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,345
Base pay
$55,917
Overtime
$253
Other pay
$175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,345
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8431105393028
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,345

Raquel M Corrin holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,345. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Grace G Cheng

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,324
Base pay
$52,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,799
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,324
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,567
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8419203137900
Salary Total
$5,784
Time Base
PT
Total Pay
$56,324

At Water Resources, Grace G Cheng serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,324. Union affiliation: R09.

Scott R Lethco

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,323
Base pay
$53,953
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,323
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,067
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8462003043010
Salary Total
$5,067
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,323

Scott R Lethco works as a Water Resources Technician II for Water Resources. Scott earned $56,323 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Lina Yang

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,264
Base pay
$53,002
Overtime
$893
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,264
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,964
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402564546017
Salary Total
$4,964
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,264

At Water Resources, Lina Yang serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $56,264. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Roman A Dennis

Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,203
Base pay
$20,320
Overtime
$1,721
Other pay
$34,162
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,203
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,961
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426406455183
Salary Total
$8,961
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,203

At Water Resources, Roman A Dennis serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,203. They are represented by R12.

Shelly L Burns

Right of Way Agent/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,201
Base pay
$52,221
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,980
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,201
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,652
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8432404959095
Salary Total
$4,652
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,201

Shelly L Burns is a Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $56,201. Union affiliation: R01.

Inez M De Orsene

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,175
Base pay
$52,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,066
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,175
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,518
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401201139003
Salary Total
$4,518
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$56,175

Inez M De Orsene holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,175. They are represented by R04.

Gwynne M Kimura-Fong

Photogrammetrist II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$56,095
Base pay
$56,095
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,095
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8432603090900
Salary Total
$63
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$56,095

Gwynne M Kimura-Fong works as a Photogrammetrist II for Water Resources. Gwynne earned $56,095 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Kyle Goto

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,960
Base pay
$52,109
Overtime
$933
Other pay
$2,918
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,960
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,518
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414241139003
Salary Total
$4,518
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,960

At Water Resources, Kyle Goto serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $55,960. They are represented by R04.

Albert Lu

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,950
Base pay
$32,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,950
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,748
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8482000762007
Salary Total
$7,748
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,950

At Water Resources, Albert Lu serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,950. They are represented by R10.

Jennifer M Wilner

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,867
Base pay
$54,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,867
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,709
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8423105157900
Salary Total
$33
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$55,867

Jennifer M Wilner works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Jennifer earned $55,867 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Sarah M Ko

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,745
Base pay
$55,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,745
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,289
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8416300762007
Salary Total
$5,045
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,745

Sarah M Ko is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $55,745. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Sunil K Jethi

Right of Way Agent/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,726
Base pay
$54,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,726
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,746
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8432404959491
Salary Total
$5,746
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,726

Sunil K Jethi holds the role of Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,726. Union affiliation: R01.

Janice E Mueller

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,698
Base pay
$52,109
Overtime
$1,469
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,698
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,518
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8438121139001
Salary Total
$4,518
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,698

Janice E Mueller is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $55,698. They are represented by R04.

Victoria L Whipkey

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,657
Base pay
$40,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,892
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,657
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,153
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401004800900
Salary Total
$8,153
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,657

Victoria L Whipkey is a Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $55,657. Union affiliation: S01.

Lakhbir Singh

Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,516
Base pay
$55,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,516
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,625
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8417203261900
Salary Total
$79
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$55,516

Lakhbir Singh is a Senior Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $55,516. They are represented by E48.

Tina Termado

Management Services Technician/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,452
Base pay
$54,711
Overtime
$141
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,452
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,743
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8481005278001
Salary Total
$4,743
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,452

Tina Termado works as a Management Services Technician for Water Resources. Tina earned $55,452 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Luis A Rayon

Materials and Stores Specialist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,405
Base pay
$55,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,405
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,697
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406801506004
Salary Total
$4,697
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,405

Luis A Rayon works as a Materials and Stores Specialist for Water Resources. Luis earned $55,405 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Freddy Hernandez

Right of Way Agent/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,341
Base pay
$54,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,341
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,746
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8432404959490
Salary Total
$5,746
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,341

Freddy Hernandez holds the role of Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,341. Union affiliation: R01.

Katherine S Kishaba

C.E.A./Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,214
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$55,214
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,214
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,897
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401007500900
Salary Total
$15,897
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,214

At Water Resources, Katherine S Kishaba serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,214. They are represented by M01.

Luis G Avila

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,182
Base pay
$23,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,404
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,182
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,926
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8475000762002
Salary Total
$7,926
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,182

Luis G Avila is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $55,182. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Toni Gabrielle A Johnson

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,154
Base pay
$53,189
Overtime
$1,365
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,154
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,726
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8408015157004
Salary Total
$4,726
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,154

At Water Resources, Toni Gabrielle A Johnson serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,154. Union affiliation: R01.

Breanna L Blankenship

Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,136
Base pay
$51,569
Overtime
$1,748
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,136
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,549
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422303044087
Salary Total
$4,549
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,136

Breanna L Blankenship works as a Water Resources Technician I for Water Resources. Breanna earned $55,136 in 2023. They are represented by R11.

Timothy J Vieira

Fish and Wildlife Technician/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$55,095
Base pay
$52,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,095
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,491
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403300916001
Salary Total
$4,491
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$55,095

Timothy J Vieira is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $55,095. Union affiliation: R11.