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 17
Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation
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Traci G Parker is a Office Technician (Typing) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $53,929. They are represented by R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation
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Tee N Tsai holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,929. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Micaela Soto is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $53,549. Union affiliation: R09.
Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation
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Kimberly N Priest holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,759. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation
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At Conservation, Lyubov Kulinich serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $52,680. They are represented by R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Conservation
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Samantha K Brooks holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,539. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation
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Lisa D Sullivan works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Conservation. Lisa earned $52,206 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation
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At Conservation, Rachel N K Scheeler serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $52,128. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Environmental Planner/Conservation
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Mikayla Vaba holds the role of Environmental Planner at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,094. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Natalie I Decio serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,551. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Conservation
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Sonja L King is a Office Assistant (Typing) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $51,050. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Conservation
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Mary J Shannon holds the role of Office Assistant (Typing) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,804. Union affiliation: R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation
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Kelsi D Krandel works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Kelsi earned $50,728 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation
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Garrett Dew holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,671. Union affiliation: R04.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Bilma E Kaufman serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,503. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation
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Phillip M Derksen works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Conservation. Phillip earned $50,433 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation
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Sadie Knepper is a Office Technician (Typing) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,052. Union affiliation: R04.
Engineer, Civil/Conservation
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Kevin P Callahan holds the role of Engineer, Civil at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,855. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Attorney IV/Conservation
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Ralph J Venturino holds the role of Attorney IV at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,044. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Senior Precision Electronics Specialist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Rodney F Schoengarth serves as a Senior Precision Electronics Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,726. They are represented by E48.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Jose Alvarado works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Jose earned $47,633 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Michael T Hernandez is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $47,633. They are represented by R09.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Roselle A Garcia serves as a Associate Accounting Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,225. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (General)/Conservation
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Denice K Rocker is a Office Technician (General) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $47,007. Union affiliation: R04.
Administrative Assistant II/Conservation
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At Conservation, Kathleen M Otermat serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2023 pay totaled $45,708. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Conservation
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At Conservation, Midori J Lai serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,343. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing), State Employee Initiative/Conservation
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Michelle L Padilla holds the role of Office Technician (Typing), State Employee Initiative at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,317. Union affiliation: E97.
Research Data Analyst I/Conservation
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Samantha N Clark works as a Research Data Analyst I for Conservation. Samantha earned $44,108 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Ademola O Adenuga is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $43,760. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Research Data Analyst II/Conservation
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At Conservation, Jorge Amar serves as a Research Data Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $43,285. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation
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Valerie M Martinez is a Office Technician (Typing) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $43,042. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Conservation
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Iva Mueller is a Staff Services Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $42,529. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Melissa E Emuh serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,896. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Sammy M Sallam serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,782. They are represented by R09.
Personnel Specialist/Conservation
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Amy E Banks works as a Personnel Specialist for Conservation. Amy earned $41,037 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation
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Leila Jamali is a Information Technology Specialist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $40,636. Union affiliation: R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Jimmy Rangel works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Jimmy earned $38,764 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Conservation
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Nileshni R Charan is a Associate Accounting Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,311. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Supervising Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Timothy P Mccrink is a Supervising Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $36,784. Union affiliation: S09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Heather R Crume holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,020. They are represented by R09.