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 13
Research Data Supervisor I/Conservation
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Lloyd E Light works as a Research Data Supervisor I for Conservation. Lloyd earned $86,682 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Samuel T Mckinney is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $86,529. They are represented by R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Nicole A Brown is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $86,472. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Sharon L Armstrong works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Sharon earned $86,389 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Gail S Chun serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,389. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Kyrie E Farrant serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,389. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Amy Ly holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,389. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Tracy D Spitzer is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $86,389. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Lolita I Urrutia serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,389. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Conservation
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At Conservation, Nina Q Ramirez serves as a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $86,389. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Conservation
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Edgar S Torres is a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $86,197. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Shafiq Pohmale is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $85,573. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Rebecca Rossi works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Rebecca earned $85,474 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Associate Environmental Planner/Conservation
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Artemis J Mosier holds the role of Associate Environmental Planner at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,310. Union affiliation: R01.
Research Data Specialist I/Conservation
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At Conservation, Hehuan Liao serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,286. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Planner/Conservation
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Matthew A Dunnahoe is a Environmental Planner at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $85,009. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Environmental Planner/Conservation
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At Conservation, Nicole Cartwright serves as a Associate Environmental Planner. Their 2023 pay totaled $84,660. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Conservation
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Michael Kisko is a Environmental Scientist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $84,537. They are represented by R10.
Administrative Assistant II/Conservation
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Rachael A Tadlock works as a Administrative Assistant II for Conservation. Rachael earned $84,519 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Roger E Le-Hinds serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $84,519. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Victor J Barrios is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $84,147. They are represented by R01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Antoinette Lealuez serves as a Senior Legal Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $83,988. Union affiliation: R01.
Research Data Analyst II/Conservation
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Samuel F Bennett works as a Research Data Analyst II for Conservation. Samuel earned $83,883 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Brandee Lopez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Brandee earned $83,597 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Priscilla R Castro serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $83,490. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Environmental Planner/Conservation
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Jacob C Byrne is a Associate Environmental Planner at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $83,270. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Conservation
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At Conservation, Daisy Duenas serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $82,877. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Stephanie A Sherlock serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $82,734. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Emmanuel Garcia works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Emmanuel earned $82,497 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Melissa R Ramirez serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $82,415. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Rebecca Nesmith holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $82,387. They are represented by R01.
Senior Personnel Specialist/Conservation
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Jennifer A Martinez works as a Senior Personnel Specialist for Conservation. Jennifer earned $82,218 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation
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Jacy M Branen is a Information Technology Specialist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,670. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Kirsten M Byrnes is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,342. Union affiliation: R01.
Seismological Instrument Technician III/Conservation
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At Conservation, Joseph A Tapia serves as a Seismological Instrument Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,301. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Katherine R Faulkenberry serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,240. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Conservation
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Xing-Hua Lin works as a Associate Accounting Analyst for Conservation. Xing-Hua earned $81,063 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Environmental Planner/Conservation
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Melinda Kelley is a Associate Environmental Planner at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,058. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Brian T Rasmussen works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Brian earned $80,940 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Conservation
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Kiara S Johnson works as a Staff Services Manager I for Conservation. Kiara earned $80,509 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.