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Conservation

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2023
Employees
737
Median total
$108,168
Highest record
$279,187

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$196,460+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$105,492 (97%)
  • Overtime$389 (0%)
  • Other$2,627 (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
$47,225
$73,916
$108,168
$144,422
$170,028

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).

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 14

Amy K Loseth

Librarian/Conservation

2023 total comp
$80,347
Base pay
$80,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,347
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,784
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5381052951002
Salary Total
$6,784
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,347

Amy K Loseth works as a Librarian for Conservation. Amy earned $80,347 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Kevin T White

Research Data Specialist I/Conservation

2023 total comp
$80,224
Base pay
$77,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,224
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,067
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382015742001
Salary Total
$7,067
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,224

Kevin T White is a Research Data Specialist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $80,224. They are represented by R01.

Daryl N Gomez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$80,117
Base pay
$74,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,117
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,688
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5381055393013
Salary Total
$6,688
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,117

At Conservation, Daryl N Gomez serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,117. They are represented by R01.

Joanna Cisneros

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp
$79,260
Base pay
$79,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,260
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,071
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382033756002
Salary Total
$7,071
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,260

Joanna Cisneros is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $79,260. Union affiliation: R09.

Nicholas K Burton

Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation

2023 total comp
$79,167
Base pay
$76,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,167
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,107
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384061402007
Salary Total
$7,107
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,167

At Conservation, Nicholas K Burton serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,167. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Anne E Richardson

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$79,086
Base pay
$76,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,086
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SANTA BARBARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,578
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382045393002
Salary Total
$6,828
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,086

Anne E Richardson works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Anne earned $79,086 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Lyss R Quintanilla

Senior Personnel Specialist/Conservation

2023 total comp
$79,064
Base pay
$71,849
Overtime
$195
Other pay
$7,020
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,064
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,422
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384081317007
Salary Total
$6,422
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,064

Lyss R Quintanilla is a Senior Personnel Specialist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $79,064. Union affiliation: R01.

Paul W Richardson

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp
$79,016
Base pay
$78,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$503
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,016
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,702
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5381083756001
Salary Total
$8,702
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,016

Paul W Richardson holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,016. They are represented by R09.

Deshawn A Brown

Research Data Analyst II/Conservation

2023 total comp
$78,618
Base pay
$75,780
Overtime
$368
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,618
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,579
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5381045731003
Salary Total
$6,579
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,618

Deshawn A Brown holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,618. They are represented by R01.

Juan R Armenta

Associate Budget Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$78,554
Base pay
$76,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,554
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,579
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384055284001
Salary Total
$6,579
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,554

Juan R Armenta holds the role of Associate Budget Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,554. Union affiliation: R01.

Barbara A Hudson

Information Technology Associate/Conservation

2023 total comp
$78,534
Base pay
$77,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,534
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,873
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384061401004
Salary Total
$6,873
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,534

Barbara A Hudson is a Information Technology Associate at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $78,534. They are represented by R01.

Jeanette Ochoarocha

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$78,486
Base pay
$76,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,486
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,265
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382015393007
Salary Total
$6,465
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,486

Jeanette Ochoarocha is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $78,486. Union affiliation: R01.

Erika Teach

Environmental Scientist/Conservation

2023 total comp
$78,426
Base pay
$77,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,426
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,694
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5386000762003
Salary Total
$6,694
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,426

At Conservation, Erika Teach serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,426. Union affiliation: R10.

Duc Kv Nguyen

Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation

2023 total comp
$78,376
Base pay
$70,731
Overtime
$5,225
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,376
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,505
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384061402022
Salary Total
$6,505
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,376

At Conservation, Duc Kv Nguyen serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,376. Union affiliation: R01.

Kyle R Chin

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$78,250
Base pay
$75,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,250
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,579
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382015393002
Salary Total
$6,579
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,250

Kyle R Chin is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $78,250. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Tylor C West

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$78,250
Base pay
$75,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,250
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,579
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384085393002
Salary Total
$6,579
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,250

At Conservation, Tylor C West serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,250. They are represented by R01.

Brennan S Bowman

Research Data Specialist II/Conservation

2023 total comp
$77,450
Base pay
$75,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,450
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,561
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384025758001
Salary Total
$7,561
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,450

Brennan S Bowman is a Research Data Specialist II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $77,450. They are represented by R01.

Robert A Moskovitz

Research Data Analyst I/Conservation

2023 total comp
$77,314
Base pay
$74,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,314
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,524
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5381045729002
Salary Total
$6,524
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,314

At Conservation, Robert A Moskovitz serves as a Research Data Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,314. Union affiliation: R01.

Dinah D Maldonado

Graphic Designer II/Conservation

2023 total comp
$76,681
Base pay
$74,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,681
Union / bargaining unit
R14
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,291
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384062885001
Salary Total
$6,291
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$76,681

At Conservation, Dinah D Maldonado serves as a Graphic Designer II. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,681. They are represented by R14.

Zachary W Hoffman

Senior Legal Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$76,393
Base pay
$74,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,393
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,907
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384015333001
Salary Total
$6,907
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$76,393

At Conservation, Zachary W Hoffman serves as a Senior Legal Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,393. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Monica A Cea

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$76,369
Base pay
$73,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,369
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,523
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5383055393006
Salary Total
$6,523
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$76,369

Monica A Cea works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Monica earned $76,369 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Naton A Vernier-Candiotti

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$76,051
Base pay
$73,906
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,145
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,051
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,579
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382025393001
Salary Total
$6,579
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$76,051

Naton A Vernier-Candiotti holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,051. Union affiliation: R01.

Rachel Parriott

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$76,021
Base pay
$70,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,172
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,021
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,333
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382055393006
Salary Total
$6,333
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$76,021

Rachel Parriott holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,021. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jodi Charter

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$75,420
Base pay
$70,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,022
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,420
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,267
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382015393096
Salary Total
$6,267
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$75,420

Jodi Charter is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,420. They are represented by R01.

Connie M Mcnew

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$75,269
Base pay
$70,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,831
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,269
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,296
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382055393007
Salary Total
$6,296
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$75,269

Connie M Mcnew works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Connie earned $75,269 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jacob S Hess

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$74,926
Base pay
$72,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,926
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,265
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5381055393014
Salary Total
$6,265
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$74,926

At Conservation, Jacob S Hess serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $74,926. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Dale A Johnson

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$74,926
Base pay
$72,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,926
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,265
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382055393003
Salary Total
$6,265
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$74,926

Dale A Johnson is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $74,926. They are represented by R01.

Charmane Renee Robinson

Environmental Scientist/Conservation

2023 total comp
$74,877
Base pay
$74,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,877
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,694
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382010762003
Salary Total
$6,694
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$74,877

At Conservation, Charmane Renee Robinson serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $74,877. They are represented by R10.

Edward T Chia

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$74,438
Base pay
$69,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,144
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,438
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,968
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5383055393005
Salary Total
$5,968
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$74,438

Edward T Chia holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,438. Union affiliation: R01.

Nancy M Thurlow

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$74,346
Base pay
$71,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,346
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,265
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5381055393016
Salary Total
$6,265
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$74,346

Nancy M Thurlow holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,346. Union affiliation: R01.

Alexander N Cervantes

Staff Services Manager I/Conservation

2023 total comp
$74,166
Base pay
$73,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,166
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,760
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5383054800591
Salary Total
$6,760
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$74,166

At Conservation, Alexander N Cervantes serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $74,166. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jesse C East

Associate Accounting Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$74,130
Base pay
$71,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,130
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,267
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384054588008
Salary Total
$6,267
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$74,130

At Conservation, Jesse C East serves as a Associate Accounting Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $74,130. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Michele C Tracy

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp
$73,916
Base pay
$73,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,916
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,702
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382033756003
Salary Total
$8,702
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$73,916

Michele C Tracy is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $73,916. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Beraki Woldehaimanot Manna

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp
$73,912
Base pay
$73,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,912
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,284
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382023756090
Salary Total
$9,284
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$73,912

Beraki Woldehaimanot Manna holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,912. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Michael A Morgan

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$73,770
Base pay
$71,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,045
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,770
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,212
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382015393009
Salary Total
$6,212
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$73,770

At Conservation, Michael A Morgan serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,770. Union affiliation: R01.

Elena Stukov Patrick

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$73,765
Base pay
$71,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,765
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,267
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384015393003
Salary Total
$6,267
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$73,765

Elena Stukov Patrick holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,765. Union affiliation: R01.

Melanie A Minerva

Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Conservation

2023 total comp
$73,750
Base pay
$71,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,750
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,760
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5384054549003
Salary Total
$6,760
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$73,750

Melanie A Minerva holds the role of Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,750. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Shia Lor

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$73,607
Base pay
$69,846
Overtime
$1,291
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,607
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,968
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382015393008
Salary Total
$5,968
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$73,607

Shia Lor holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,607. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Mallorie A Wilson

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$73,466
Base pay
$70,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,466
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,267
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382015393098
Salary Total
$6,267
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$73,466

Mallorie A Wilson holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,466. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Yuri M Rodriguez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp
$73,286
Base pay
$70,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,286
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,267
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5382055393004
Salary Total
$5,969
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$73,286

Yuri M Rodriguez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Yuri earned $73,286 in 2023. They are represented by R01.