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 6
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Tyler C Ladinsky is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $140,812. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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Nick A Moreno is a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $140,755. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Maxime Mareschal works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Maxime earned $140,551 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Ante N Mlinarevic holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,551. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Carla M Rosa is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $140,551. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Michael M Luksic holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,539. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Gordon G Seitz is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $140,226. They are represented by R09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Jacob B Lee serves as a Senior Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,955. They are represented by S09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Mario Ortiz is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $139,576. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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At Conservation, David Y Kong serves as a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,305. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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Reginald Unamba works as a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer for Conservation. Reginald earned $139,305 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Manager I/Conservation
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At Conservation, Sujit Smile serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,292. Union affiliation: M01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Ron Rubin serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,871. They are represented by R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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Michael P Cannon is a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $138,785. Union affiliation: R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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At Conservation, Michael R Takamori serves as a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,751. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Eleanor R Spangler is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $138,463. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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Elizabeth E Vasquez holds the role of Associate Oil and Gas Engineer at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,401. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Christopher Gryszan holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,082. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Andrew P Lush works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Andrew earned $138,033 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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At Conservation, Robin Richardson serves as a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $137,897. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Bradley T Gooch serves as a Senior Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $137,809. They are represented by S09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Patrick Brand serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $137,789. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Thomas B Key serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $137,789. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Michael J Mckinney is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $137,789. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Peter J Holland holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,739. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Assistant Director of Communications/Conservation
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Jacob W Roper is a Assistant Director of Communications at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $137,501. Their bargaining unit is E99.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Scott R Sochar works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Scott earned $137,464 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Assistant Director, Legislation/Conservation
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Katherine M Litzky holds the role of Assistant Director, Legislation at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,107. Union affiliation: E99.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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Grant W Obenshain holds the role of Associate Oil and Gas Engineer at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,075. They are represented by R09.
C.E.A./Conservation
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Nathaniel E Roth holds the role of C.E.A. at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,059. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Carlos I Gutierrez holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,059. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Erica L Key works as a Senior Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Erica earned $136,866 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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Christopher P Costa works as a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer for Conservation. Christopher earned $136,613 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Sarah E Reeves is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $135,953. They are represented by R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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Brett J Bonotto works as a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer for Conservation. Brett earned $135,543 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Margaret C Parks holds the role of Senior Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,351. They are represented by S09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Cari E Meyer works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Cari earned $135,212 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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At Conservation, Godswill Chiorlu serves as a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $135,034. They are represented by R09.
Associate Oil and Gas Engineer/Conservation
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Charles J Gomes is a Associate Oil and Gas Engineer at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $134,831. Union affiliation: R09.
Energy and Mineral Resources Engineer/Conservation
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Ernest T Blevins holds the role of Energy and Mineral Resources Engineer at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $134,738. Union affiliation: R09.