California / Conservation

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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

Engineering Geologist

136 · $113,223

Associate Oil and Gas Engineer

117 · $152,867

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

61 · $74,438

Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor)

37 · $171,051

Information Technology Specialist I

29 · $94,367

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 16

Emily R Schooling

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$64,909

Base pay: $62,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,909
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382015393003
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $64,909

At Conservation, Emily R Schooling serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,909. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jeremy Altringer

Research Data Analyst I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$64,730

Base pay: $62,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,730
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,472
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381045729001
Salary Total: $5,472
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $64,730

At Conservation, Jeremy Altringer serves as a Research Data Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,730. They are represented by R01.

Jamie L Fong

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$64,165

Base pay: $61,695
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,165
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384045393004
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $64,165

Jamie L Fong is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $64,165. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jemin J Chakkalakal

Research Data Analyst I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$63,900

Base pay: $61,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,900
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,472
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382015729004
Salary Total: $5,472
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $63,900

Jemin J Chakkalakal works as a Research Data Analyst I for Conservation. Jemin earned $63,900 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Jamie A Rowland Vollmer

Associate Personnel Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$63,840

Base pay: $61,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,220
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,840
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,467
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384085142003
Salary Total: $6,160
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $63,840

Jamie A Rowland Vollmer is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $63,840. Union affiliation: R01.

Amir Mohseni Moghaddam

Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$62,860

Base pay: $62,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,860
Union / bargaining unit: S09
Work county: VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,532
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382033780001
Salary Total: $12,532
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $62,860

Amir Mohseni Moghaddam is a Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $62,860. Union affiliation: S09.

Timothy A Bryant

Associate Environmental Planner/Conservation

2023 total comp

$62,680

Base pay: $62,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,680
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,651
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5383034711010
Salary Total: $5,407
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $62,680

Timothy A Bryant works as a Associate Environmental Planner for Conservation. Timothy earned $62,680 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Curtis A Lander

Seismological Instrument Technician II/Conservation

2023 total comp

$62,298

Base pay: $60,069
Overtime: $409
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,298
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,400
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381036992910
Salary Total: $5,400
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $62,298

Curtis A Lander is a Seismological Instrument Technician II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $62,298. They are represented by R11.

Dylan Goldsage

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$61,791

Base pay: $61,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,791
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384025393011
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $61,791

Dylan Goldsage is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $61,791. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Stefan M Ice

Seismological Instrument Technician III/Conservation

2023 total comp

$61,685

Base pay: $59,458
Overtime: $82
Other pay: $2,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,685
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,379
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381036993007
Salary Total: $5,379
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $61,685

Stefan M Ice holds the role of Seismological Instrument Technician III at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,685. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Timothy J Clarke

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$61,350

Base pay: $60,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,350
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,175
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382023756005
Salary Total: $6,175
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $61,350

Timothy J Clarke works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Timothy earned $61,350 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Carson A Hay

Research Data Analyst I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$61,190

Base pay: $58,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,190
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,212
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5383055729001
Salary Total: $5,212
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $61,190

Carson A Hay is a Research Data Analyst I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $61,190. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Ambrielle A Carel

Staff Services Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$61,054

Base pay: $59,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,054
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,916
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384085157001
Salary Total: $5,643
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $61,054

At Conservation, Ambrielle A Carel serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,054. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Volodymyr Pozhydaiev

Information Technology Associate/Conservation

2023 total comp

$60,656

Base pay: $60,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,656
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,147
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384061401091
Salary Total: $6,147
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $60,656

Volodymyr Pozhydaiev is a Information Technology Associate at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $60,656. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Robert Brisneo

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$60,583

Base pay: $60,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,583
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,702
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382053756198
Salary Total: $8,702
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $60,583

Robert Brisneo works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Robert earned $60,583 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Christopher C Ashieze

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$60,458

Base pay: $60,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,458
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,702
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382053756032
Salary Total: $8,702
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $60,458

At Conservation, Christopher C Ashieze serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,458. Union affiliation: R09.

Megan A Geer

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$60,434

Base pay: $59,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,434
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,071
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382023756012
Salary Total: $7,071
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $60,434

Megan A Geer is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $60,434. They are represented by R09.

Maria E Espinosa-Ramirez

Staff Services Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$59,625

Base pay: $57,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,625
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5386005157006
Salary Total: $4,962
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $59,625

Maria E Espinosa-Ramirez holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,625. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Courtney A Kasberg

Attorney III/Conservation

2023 total comp

$59,412

Base pay: $53,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,412
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,070
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384015795099
Salary Total: $8,856
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $59,412

At Conservation, Courtney A Kasberg serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,412. Union affiliation: R02.

Ronald R Small

Attorney III/Conservation

2023 total comp

$59,282

Base pay: $59,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,282
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384015795940
Salary Total: $78
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $59,282

Ronald R Small is a Attorney III at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $59,282. Union affiliation: R02.

Martha M Coronel

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$59,270

Base pay: $57,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,270
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,968
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382015393004
Salary Total: $5,968
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $59,270

At Conservation, Martha M Coronel serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,270. Union affiliation: R01.

Dana T Lolmaugh

Staff Services Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$59,139

Base pay: $56,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,139
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,179
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382015157005
Salary Total: $4,933
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $59,139

Dana T Lolmaugh works as a Staff Services Analyst for Conservation. Dana earned $59,139 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Rebecca L Marvail

Research Data Analyst I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$59,102

Base pay: $57,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,082
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,102
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,212
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381045729003
Salary Total: $5,212
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $59,102

Rebecca L Marvail holds the role of Research Data Analyst I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,102. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Andrey P Tolok

Seismological Instrument Technician II/Conservation

2023 total comp

$58,290

Base pay: $54,519
Overtime: $1,951
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,290
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,852
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381036992910
Salary Total: $4,852
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $58,290

Andrey P Tolok is a Seismological Instrument Technician II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,290. They are represented by R11.

Elmin Leung

Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$56,525

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,525
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,518
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382011139003
Salary Total: $4,518
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,525

Elmin Leung is a Office Technician (Typing) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $56,525. They are represented by R04.

Tammi Louie

Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$56,525

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,525
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,518
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382021139009
Salary Total: $4,518
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,525

At Conservation, Tammi Louie serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $56,525. Union affiliation: R04.

Jolene M Streiff

Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$56,525

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,525
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,518
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382051139007
Salary Total: $4,518
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,525

Jolene M Streiff works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Conservation. Jolene earned $56,525 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Patrick Steichen

Seismological Instrument Technician II/Conservation

2023 total comp

$56,153

Base pay: $54,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,153
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,853
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381036992010
Salary Total: $4,853
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,153

Patrick Steichen works as a Seismological Instrument Technician II for Conservation. Patrick earned $56,153 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.

Leslie A Thomas

Seismological Instrument Technician II/Conservation

2023 total comp

$55,981

Base pay: $54,246
Overtime: $175
Other pay: $1,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,981
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,096
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381036992910
Salary Total: $5,096
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $55,981

Leslie A Thomas holds the role of Seismological Instrument Technician II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,981. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Krishneel Naidu

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$55,844

Base pay: $53,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,910
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,844
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,964
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384054546001
Salary Total: $4,964
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $55,844

Krishneel Naidu holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,844. They are represented by R01.

Kylee Q Verdian

Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$55,485

Base pay: $53,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,485
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SANTA BARBARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,387
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382041139004
Salary Total: $4,637
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $55,485

Kylee Q Verdian holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,485. Union affiliation: R04.

Arlene M Nunez

Management Services Technician/Conservation

2023 total comp

$55,063

Base pay: $52,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,701
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,063
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,629
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381055278910
Salary Total: $4,629
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $55,063

Arlene M Nunez works as a Management Services Technician for Conservation. Arlene earned $55,063 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Trevor J Swindell

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$55,033

Base pay: $48,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,033
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,865
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382033756091
Salary Total: $6,865
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $55,033

At Conservation, Trevor J Swindell serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,033. They are represented by R09.

William T Long

Supervising Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation

2023 total comp

$54,670

Base pay: $46,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,739
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,670
Union / bargaining unit: S09
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,426
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382053777595
Salary Total: $16,426
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,670

William T Long holds the role of Supervising Oil and Gas Engineer at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,670. They are represented by S09.

Anita G Doxie

Management Services Technician/Conservation

2023 total comp

$54,582

Base pay: $52,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,582
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,743
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384085278002
Salary Total: $4,518
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,582

Anita G Doxie is a Management Services Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $54,582. Union affiliation: R01.

Gregorio Ea Huerta

Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$54,579

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,579
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,518
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382021139003
Salary Total: $4,518
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,579

Gregorio Ea Huerta works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Conservation. Gregorio earned $54,579 in 2023. They are represented by R04.

Lisa E Nelson

Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$54,579

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,579
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,518
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381051139010
Salary Total: $4,518
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,579

At Conservation, Lisa E Nelson serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $54,579. Union affiliation: R04.

Anatoly Demchuk

Seismological Instrument Technician II/Conservation

2023 total comp

$54,122

Base pay: $52,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,945
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,122
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,646
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381036992711
Salary Total: $4,646
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,122

Anatoly Demchuk holds the role of Seismological Instrument Technician II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,122. They are represented by R11.

Rebecca R Green

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$54,079

Base pay: $53,474
Overtime: $304
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,079
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,594
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382023756096
Salary Total: $9,594
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,079

Rebecca R Green is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $54,079. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Jason R Hubbard

Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$54,039

Base pay: $50,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,039
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,413
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384061402023
Salary Total: $7,413
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,039

Jason R Hubbard holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,039. Union affiliation: R01.