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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 87

Marenda K Patterson

Management Services Technician/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$40,700
Base pay
$39,986
Overtime
$714
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,700
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,521
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426105278003
Salary Total
$3,521
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$40,700

Marenda K Patterson holds the role of Management Services Technician at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,700. They are represented by R01.

Shawn K Spani

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$40,423
Base pay
$39,767
Overtime
$406
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,423
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
TEHAMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,145
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8443000762010
Salary Total
$4,145
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$40,423

Shawn K Spani holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,423. Union affiliation: R10.

Andrew R Olsufka

Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$40,342
Base pay
$37,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,296
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,342
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,275
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8433393044002
Salary Total
$5,275
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$40,342

Andrew R Olsufka is a Water Resources Technician I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $40,342. They are represented by R11.

Christopher B Lyles

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$39,868
Base pay
$39,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,868
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,284
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401103756002
Salary Total
$9,284
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$39,868

Christopher B Lyles works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Christopher earned $39,868 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

Tania S Al Haidari

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$39,868
Base pay
$39,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,868
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,175
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8434603137107
Salary Total
$6,175
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$39,868

Tania S Al Haidari works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Tania earned $39,868 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Dylan J Haskell

Junior Engineering Technician/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$39,749
Base pay
$36,576
Overtime
$753
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,749
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,208
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8486003008004
Salary Total
$3,208
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$39,749

Dylan J Haskell holds the role of Junior Engineering Technician at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,749. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Christina A Dresch

Business Service Officer I (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$39,715
Base pay
$36,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,855
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,715
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,210
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414844720001
Salary Total
$5,210
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$39,715

Christina A Dresch works as a Business Service Officer I (Specialist) for Water Resources. Christina earned $39,715 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Joaquin D Ramirez

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$39,697
Base pay
$39,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,697
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,244
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8473003137010
Salary Total
$9,244
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$39,697

Joaquin D Ramirez works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Joaquin earned $39,697 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Andrew P Salazar

Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$39,623
Base pay
$11,336
Overtime
$4,796
Other pay
$23,492
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,623
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,391
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427513675002
Salary Total
$10,391
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$39,623

Andrew P Salazar holds the role of Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,623. Union affiliation: R09.

Breanna E Fernandez

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$39,409
Base pay
$39,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,409
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,145
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403750762002
Salary Total
$4,145
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$39,409

Breanna E Fernandez holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,409. Union affiliation: R10.

Tiffany K Holley

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$39,297
Base pay
$37,148
Overtime
$2,017
Other pay
$131
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,297
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,586
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426303043086
Salary Total
$5,865
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$39,297

At Water Resources, Tiffany K Holley serves as a Water Resources Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,297. Union affiliation: R11.

David W Bentz

Office Assistant (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$38,858
Base pay
$38,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,858
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,512
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406521379009
Salary Total
$3,512
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$38,858

David W Bentz works as a Office Assistant (Typing) for Water Resources. David earned $38,858 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Albert L Laguardia

Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$38,747
Base pay
$25,014
Overtime
$13,734
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,747
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,841
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8438303042900
Salary Total
$51
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$38,747

Albert L Laguardia is a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $38,747. They are represented by R11.

Mao J Yang

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$38,703
Base pay
$38,437
Overtime
$266
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,703
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,726
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8423105157008
Salary Total
$4,726
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$38,703

At Water Resources, Mao J Yang serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,703. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Robert L Duffey

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$38,658
Base pay
$35,250
Overtime
$3,409
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,658
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
SUTTER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,657
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414833043900
Salary Total
$38
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$38,658

Robert L Duffey holds the role of Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,658. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Samantha M Sierra

Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$38,562
Base pay
$8,767
Overtime
$514
Other pay
$29,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,562
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,418
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425104558504
Salary Total
$7,418
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$38,562

Samantha M Sierra is a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $38,562. They are represented by S01.

Lauren K Miles

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$38,243
Base pay
$36,928
Overtime
$1,315
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,243
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,145
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426200762002
Salary Total
$4,145
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$38,243

At Water Resources, Lauren K Miles serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,243. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Michael E Mcginnis

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$38,236
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,236
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,236
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,230
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8476003137031
Salary Total
$11,848
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$38,236

Michael E Mcginnis is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $38,236. Union affiliation: R09.

Sheila A Heaton

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$37,978
Base pay
$35,284
Overtime
$29
Other pay
$2,665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,978
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,211
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420115157001
Salary Total
$5,211
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$37,978

Sheila A Heaton is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $37,978. They are represented by R01.

Jeoff C Klugow

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$37,647
Base pay
$20,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,238
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,647
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,483
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425506265084
Salary Total
$7,483
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$37,647

Jeoff C Klugow is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $37,647. Union affiliation: R12.

Veronica J Patty

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$37,253
Base pay
$37,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,253
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,518
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8404231139900
Salary Total
$26
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$37,253

At Water Resources, Veronica J Patty serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $37,253. Union affiliation: R04.

Homar Ruiz

Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$37,230
Base pay
$36,945
Overtime
$285
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,230
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,128
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424406456080
Salary Total
$8,128
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$37,230

At Water Resources, Homar Ruiz serves as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,230. Their bargaining unit is R12.

David S Cano

Electrical Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$37,182
Base pay
$35,516
Overtime
$1,377
Other pay
$289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,182
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,175
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427413613006
Salary Total
$6,475
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$37,182

David S Cano works as a Electrical Engineer for Water Resources. David earned $37,182 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Maryann F Toohey

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$37,158
Base pay
$37,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,158
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,518
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8411011139004
Salary Total
$4,518
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$37,158

Maryann F Toohey works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Maryann earned $37,158 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Veronica I Rodrigues

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$37,132
Base pay
$35,188
Overtime
$94
Other pay
$1,850
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,132
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SUTTER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,643
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402405157011
Salary Total
$3,643
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$37,132

Veronica I Rodrigues is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $37,132. Union affiliation: R01.

Kenneth D Ketcher

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$37,123
Base pay
$37,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,123
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,339
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424506265900
Salary Total
$42
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$37,123

Kenneth D Ketcher works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Kenneth earned $37,123 in 2023. They are represented by R12.

Preston D Good

Senior Right of Way Agent/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$37,055
Base pay
$35,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,055
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8432404962094
Salary Total
$9,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$37,055

Preston D Good is a Senior Right of Way Agent at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $37,055. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Michael N Barentson

Accounting Administrator II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$36,677
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,677
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,677
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,950
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402524542900
Salary Total
$8,950
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$36,677

Michael N Barentson is a Accounting Administrator II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $36,677. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Josue R Caravantes

Assistant Safety Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$36,677
Base pay
$35,896
Overtime
$781
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,677
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,071
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8423203899002
Salary Total
$7,521
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$36,677

Josue R Caravantes holds the role of Assistant Safety Engineer at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,677. They are represented by R09.

Dee Ann Tuttle

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$36,671
Base pay
$36,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,671
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,518
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8433291139900
Salary Total
$26
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$36,671

Dee Ann Tuttle is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $36,671. Union affiliation: R04.

Noah D Henry

Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$36,552
Base pay
$35,029
Overtime
$1,448
Other pay
$75
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,552
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403200835900
Salary Total
$19
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$36,552

At Water Resources, Noah D Henry serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,552. Union affiliation: R11.

Brooke K Lund

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$36,287
Base pay
$35,503
Overtime
$659
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,287
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,726
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8431105157033
Salary Total
$4,726
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$36,287

Brooke K Lund is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $36,287. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Angela M Hong

Research Data Analyst II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$36,225
Base pay
$18,658
Overtime
$2,676
Other pay
$14,890
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,225
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,256
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414025731002
Salary Total
$7,256
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$36,225

Angela M Hong is a Research Data Analyst II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $36,225. Union affiliation: R01.

Seth T Gack

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$36,053
Base pay
$36,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,053
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,175
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420623137011
Salary Total
$6,175
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$36,053

Seth T Gack is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $36,053. They are represented by R09.

Danielle N Manaois

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$35,840
Base pay
$35,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,840
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,909
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401705393005
Salary Total
$6,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$35,840

Danielle N Manaois works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Danielle earned $35,840 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jon H Wright

Senior Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$35,810
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,810
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,810
Union / bargaining unit
S09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,228
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8411213261590
Salary Total
$13,956
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$35,810

At Water Resources, Jon H Wright serves as a Senior Engineer Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,810. Union affiliation: S09.

Hany A Bakheat

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$35,765
Base pay
$35,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,765
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
TEHAMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,244
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8442003137020
Salary Total
$9,244
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$35,765

Hany A Bakheat holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,765. Union affiliation: R09.

Gregory W Sanfilippo

Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$35,711
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,711
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,711
Union / bargaining unit
S09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,792
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8432613030501
Salary Total
$11,792
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$35,711

Gregory W Sanfilippo works as a Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans) for Water Resources. Gregory earned $35,711 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.

Samira Esmaeili

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$35,658
Base pay
$35,532
Overtime
$26
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,658
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,726
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8431105157900
Salary Total
$27
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$35,658

Samira Esmaeili works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Samira earned $35,658 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Zhang Vang

Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$35,614
Base pay
$25,653
Overtime
$3,178
Other pay
$6,783
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,614
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$27
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8492306469900
Salary Total
$27
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$35,614

Zhang Vang works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice for Water Resources. Zhang earned $35,614 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.