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 9
Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation
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Ryan P Pressley works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Conservation. Ryan earned $118,701 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Engineer, Civil/Conservation
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At Conservation, Yao Hsien Chang serves as a Engineer, Civil. Their 2023 pay totaled $118,027. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Alyssa E Tunnelle holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,961. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Anji C Amachree is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $117,145. They are represented by R09.
Engineer, Civil/Conservation
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Seyedfarshid Ghazavi is a Engineer, Civil at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $117,093. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Conservation
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Daniel Orr works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Conservation. Daniel earned $117,041 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Senior Precision Electronics Specialist/Conservation
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Mitchell R Hobbs works as a Senior Precision Electronics Specialist for Conservation. Mitchell earned $116,572 in 2023. Union affiliation: S09.
Senior Precision Electronics Specialist/Conservation
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Hieu Q Tran works as a Senior Precision Electronics Specialist for Conservation. Hieu earned $116,008 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Brian L Clements is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $115,650. Union affiliation: R09.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Conservation
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Amanda A Parks is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $115,320. Union affiliation: S01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Jeffrey Whitson serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,317. Union affiliation: R09.
Staff Services Manager III/Conservation
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At Conservation, Melody M Williamson serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,162. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation
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Mikhail Razdobarin is a Information Technology Specialist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $114,066. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Stanley A Hensley serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,994. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Attorney/Conservation
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At Conservation, Michelle M Ellis serves as a Attorney. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,906. They are represented by R02.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Phillip J Herrera works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Phillip earned $113,825 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Daniel W Peppard works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Daniel earned $113,825 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Mahesh S Dhar works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Mahesh earned $113,678 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Research Data Supervisor II/Conservation
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Michael L Oneill Jr works as a Research Data Supervisor II for Conservation. Michael earned $113,520 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Christopher M Smart serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,401. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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At Conservation, Mallory A Jones serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,370. They are represented by R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Conservation
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At Conservation, David P Tibor serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $113,130. Union affiliation: R10.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Zachary S Martindale holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,076. They are represented by R09.
Senior Precision Electronics Specialist/Conservation
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Jeffrey A Filak holds the role of Senior Precision Electronics Specialist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,673. They are represented by S09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Angela M Espinoza works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Angela earned $112,387 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Adam S Goldenberg holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,560. They are represented by R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation
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Marcellous D Dowell holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,543. They are represented by R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Francesca N Rodriguez is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $111,505. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation
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Michele M Henry is a Information Technology Specialist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $111,478. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation
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Nataliya Salva works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Conservation. Nataliya earned $111,458 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation
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Zheng G Ma is a Information Technology Specialist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $111,436. They are represented by R01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Jacquelynn T Fau holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,318. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Conservation
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Glen Baird is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $111,215. Union affiliation: S01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Veronika Riaboukha holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,161. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Charles G Lee holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,110. They are represented by R09.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Joshua J Inga is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $110,955. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Conservation
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Tara M Hirst works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Conservation. Tara earned $110,838 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Engineering Geologist/Conservation
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Shahnewaz Mohammad holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $110,747. Union affiliation: R09.
Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Conservation
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Elaine M Austin holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $110,718. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Staff Services Manager III/Conservation
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Mandy M Latzen is a Staff Services Manager III at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $110,327. Their bargaining unit is M01.