California / California Conservation Corps

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California Conservation Corps

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 4, 2026

The California Conservation Corps protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 3,624 employees with median total compensation of $21,452; the highest distinct record was $224,185.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $104.8M
Employees: 3,624
Median total: $21,452
Highest record: $224,185

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$115,895+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,624 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($21,452) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $23,960 (83%)
Overtime — $4,419 (15%)
Other — $526 (2%)
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

$2,919

$8,001

$21,452

$39,029

$66,828

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $66,828 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,919. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

2,709 · $16,590

199 · $31,469

161 · $29,764

137 · $89,220

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

82 · $76,197

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	$89M —	3,786 —	$16,895 —
2024	$102.4M ▲ 15.1%	3,549 ▼ 6.3%	$22,596 ▲ 33.7%
2025	$104.8M ▲ 2.2%	3,624 ▲ 2.1%	$21,452 ▼ 5.1%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Frank Arzaga

Conservationist Supervisor/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$111,044

Base pay: $104,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,044
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Napa
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,495
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5337051202003
Salary Total: $8,580
Total Pay: $111,044

Frank Arzaga is a Conservationist Supervisor at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,044. Union affiliation: S07.

Josue Padilla Castillo

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$111,034

Base pay: $58,746
Overtime: $50,737
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,034
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,116
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5334361029002
Salary Total: $5,014
Total Pay: $111,034

Josue Padilla Castillo is a Conservationist I at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,034. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Edgar Lino

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$110,470

Base pay: $105,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,470
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Santa Cruz

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,920
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336074969903
Salary Total: $8,742
Total Pay: $110,470

Edgar Lino is a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,470. They are represented by M01.

David Starkey

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$110,308

Base pay: $55,034
Overtime: $53,725
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: El Dorado
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,872
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336191029009
Salary Total: $4,775
Total Pay: $110,308

At California Conservation Corps, David Starkey serves as a Conservationist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,308. Union affiliation: R07.

Angel Parga

Conservationist II/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$110,245

Base pay: $82,906
Overtime: $25,839
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,245
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Placer

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,738
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336301003002
Salary Total: $6,805
Total Pay: $110,245

Angel Parga holds the role of Conservationist II at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,245. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Christopher Van Horne

Information Officer II/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$110,046

Base pay: $106,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,046
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,317
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5333415595001
Salary Total: $9,037
Total Pay: $110,046

Christopher Van Horne is a Information Officer II at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,046. Union affiliation: S01.

Shane Haylock

Associate Construction Analyst/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$109,954

Base pay: $107,298
Overtime: $2,056
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,954
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,594
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5331504106003
Salary Total: $9,306
Total Pay: $109,954

Shane Haylock is a Associate Construction Analyst at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,954. Union affiliation: R09.

Paul Lugo

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$109,788

Base pay: $67,032
Overtime: $41,506
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,788
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,741
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5338641029005
Salary Total: $5,626
Total Pay: $109,788

Paul Lugo works as a Conservationist I for California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $109,788 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Cameron Dehart

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$109,514

Base pay: $59,224
Overtime: $48,740
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,514
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,116
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5334361029004
Salary Total: $5,014
Total Pay: $109,514

Cameron Dehart is a Conservationist I at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,514. They are represented by R07.

Philip Lembke

Conservationist Supervisor/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$109,473

Base pay: $104,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,473
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,495
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5334361202001
Salary Total: $8,580
Total Pay: $109,473

Philip Lembke holds the role of Conservationist Supervisor at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,473. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Giavanna Hampton

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$109,346

Base pay: $101,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,629
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,346
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,356
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5333184969903
Salary Total: $9,075
Total Pay: $109,346

Giavanna Hampton is a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,346. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Angel Cua Alvarado

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$109,136

Base pay: $60,180
Overtime: $47,705
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,136
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,372
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5338721029009
Salary Total: $5,265
Total Pay: $109,136

At California Conservation Corps, Angel Cua Alvarado serves as a Conservationist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,136. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Michael Oconnor

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$108,685

Base pay: $54,157
Overtime: $53,054
Other pay: $1,475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,685
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: El Dorado

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,641
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336191029006
Salary Total: $4,548
Total Pay: $108,685

Michael Oconnor works as a Conservationist I for California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $108,685 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Daniel Melendez-Fernandez

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$108,620

Base pay: $58,480
Overtime: $48,890
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,620
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,156
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5338141029002
Salary Total: $5,053
Total Pay: $108,620

Daniel Melendez-Fernandez works as a Conservationist I for California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $108,620 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Tm Asprey

Conservationist II/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$108,579

Base pay: $79,258
Overtime: $27,770
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,579
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Butte

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,738
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5337091003903
Salary Total: $6,603
Total Pay: $108,579

Tm Asprey holds the role of Conservationist II at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,579. They are represented by R07.

Skylar Clark

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$108,329

Base pay: $60,015
Overtime: $47,063
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,329
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,116
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5338101029003
Salary Total: $5,014
Total Pay: $108,329

At California Conservation Corps, Skylar Clark serves as a Conservationist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,329. They are represented by R07.

Ashley Turnipseed

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$108,001

Base pay: $65,813
Overtime: $40,638
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,001
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,640
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336511029304
Salary Total: $5,527
Total Pay: $108,001

At California Conservation Corps, Ashley Turnipseed serves as a Conservationist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,001. They are represented by R07.

Nicole Morales

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$107,998

Base pay: $104,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,998
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,151
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5338724969001
Salary Total: $8,876
Total Pay: $107,998

Nicole Morales works as a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) for California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. Nicole earned $107,998 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Ava Loe

Staff Services Manager I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$107,528

Base pay: $103,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,528
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,910
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5332354800001
Salary Total: $8,643
Total Pay: $107,528

Ava Loe holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,528. They are represented by S01.

Carlos Cruz Juarez

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$107,508

Base pay: $67,527
Overtime: $38,431
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,741
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5334361029007
Salary Total: $5,626
Total Pay: $107,508

Carlos Cruz Juarez works as a Conservationist I for California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. Carlos earned $107,508 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Aaron Dunson

Staff Services Manager I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$107,484

Base pay: $103,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,484
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,910
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5333194800001
Salary Total: $8,643
Total Pay: $107,484

Aaron Dunson holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,484. They are represented by S01.

Dawn Fry

Staff Services Manager I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$107,484

Base pay: $103,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,484
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,910
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5333214800002
Salary Total: $8,643
Total Pay: $107,484

Dawn Fry works as a Staff Services Manager I for California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. Dawn earned $107,484 in 2025. They are represented by S01.

Kelly Reynolds

Staff Services Manager I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$107,309

Base pay: $103,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,309
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,910
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5332324800001
Salary Total: $8,643
Total Pay: $107,309

At California Conservation Corps, Kelly Reynolds serves as a Staff Services Manager I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,309. Union affiliation: S01.

Colleen Hardin

Staff Services Manager I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$107,184

Base pay: $103,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,184
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,910
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5332314800001
Salary Total: $8,643
Total Pay: $107,184

Colleen Hardin holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,184. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Daniel Zepeda

Conservationist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$106,857

Base pay: $55,273
Overtime: $50,034
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,857
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,873
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336691029006
Salary Total: $4,776
Total Pay: $106,857

Daniel Zepeda holds the role of Conservationist I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,857. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Ka-Ryn Escovedo

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/California Conservation Corps

2024 total comp

$106,798

Base pay: $102,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,898
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,798
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5333194969903
Salary Total: $9,082
Total Pay: $106,798

Ka-Ryn Escovedo is a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $106,798. Their bargaining unit is M01.