California / Conservation
Agency file
The Conservation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2023, this agency had 737 employees with median total compensation of $108,168; the highest distinct record was $279,187.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 737 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($108,168) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $170,028 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,225. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 12
Graphic Designer III/Conservation
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Alexander G Paman holds the role of Graphic Designer III at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,285. They are represented by R14.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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Jenny E Di Stefano holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,187. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Information Technology Associate/Conservation
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Reginald R Justo is a Information Technology Associate at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $92,755. They are represented by R01.
Research Data Specialist I/Conservation
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Heather G Dean works as a Research Data Specialist I for Conservation. Heather earned $92,624 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Senior Environmental Planner/Conservation
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Brendan B Pipkin is a Senior Environmental Planner at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $92,215. They are represented by S01.
Associate Industrial Hygienist/Conservation
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Rachael G Workman holds the role of Associate Industrial Hygienist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,042. Union affiliation: R10.
Precision Electronics Specialist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Matvey Chiley serves as a Precision Electronics Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,957. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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At Conservation, Carol A Pepper serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,843. Union affiliation: S01.
Engineer, Civil/Conservation
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Morgan L Renner holds the role of Engineer, Civil at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,579. They are represented by R09.
Senior Legal Analyst/Conservation
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Michelle M Robinson is a Senior Legal Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $91,370. They are represented by R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Ryan Rud holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,340. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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Melissa S R King is a Staff Services Manager I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $91,230. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Research Data Analyst II/Conservation
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At Conservation, Christopher R Borsh serves as a Research Data Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,997. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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Michelle L Greever works as a Staff Services Manager I for Conservation. Michelle earned $90,735 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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Jordan D Conlon works as a Staff Services Manager I for Conservation. Jordan earned $90,319 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Obeyd Mohammadi holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,294. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Civil/Conservation
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Seyedfarid Ghahari works as a Engineer, Civil for Conservation. Seyedfarid earned $90,169 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Environmental Scientist/Conservation
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Amy M Gomes holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,016. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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At Conservation, Randella S Tyler serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,723. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Susan C Cartwright holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,577. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Conservation
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Andrea M Derich holds the role of Associate Personnel Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,577. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Jonathan Pineda is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $89,309. Union affiliation: R09.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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At Conservation, Christine E Hansen serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,219. They are represented by S01.
Labor Relations Specialist/Conservation
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Madeleine G Jen Kin is a Labor Relations Specialist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $88,930. They are represented by E98.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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Christina D Cascio is a Staff Services Manager I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $88,740. Union affiliation: E48.
Environmental Scientist/Conservation
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Trinity N Smith is a Environmental Scientist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $88,704. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Research Data Specialist I/Conservation
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Lennin D Escobar works as a Research Data Specialist I for Conservation. Lennin earned $88,633 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Gabriela M Dabon is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $88,434. They are represented by R09.
State Oil and Gas Supervisor/Conservation
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Uduak-Joe E Ntuk works as a State Oil and Gas Supervisor for Conservation. Uduak-Joe earned $88,310 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.
Research Data Specialist II/Conservation
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At Conservation, Lynnea Ormiston serves as a Research Data Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,132. They are represented by R01.
Associate Environmental Planner/Conservation
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At Conservation, Patricia Marrufo serves as a Associate Environmental Planner. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,107. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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Melissa M Blaylock works as a Staff Services Manager I for Conservation. Melissa earned $87,951 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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Todd A Fukunaga holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,945. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Environmental Scientist/Conservation
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Claire A Meehan works as a Environmental Scientist for Conservation. Claire earned $87,837 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Derek Jung Bong Cheung serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,689. Union affiliation: R10.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Conservation
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Brian Li works as a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) for Conservation. Brian earned $87,653 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor)/Conservation
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Vincent C Agusiegbe works as a Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor) for Conservation. Vincent earned $87,643 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Research Data Specialist I/Conservation
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Kevin A Peth holds the role of Research Data Specialist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,372. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Kerri S Kisko serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,983. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Temeshia M Moore works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Temeshia earned $86,712 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.