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California / Department of Public Health / Environmental Scientist

Job-title file

Environmental Scientist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

75 employees hold this title in Department of Public Health. Median total compensation for the role is $87,243, below the department median of $92,430.

Employees
75
Total payroll
$6.1M
Role median
$87,243
Agency median
$92,430
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50$110,905+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 75 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Environmental Scientist pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — about 12,490 people — is $106,510. Department of Public Health pays a median base salary of $88,102 for this role, 17% below that figureabout the 32nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Public Health sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$65,350
$81,480
$106,510
$132,770
$161,910
Department of Public Health median · $88,102

The bar is the range of annual wages for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Public Health’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — about 89,250 people — is $82,220. Department of Public Health’s median base salary is 7% above that national figure, about the 56th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$52,520
$64,490
$82,220
$107,970
$140,010
Department of Public Health median · $88,102

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 70 of 75 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Public Health is $87,243, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Environmental Scientist is held in 31 California departments. In Department of Public Health, the median of $87,243 ranks #7 of 31.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Environmental Scientist role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Environmental Scientist beyond California

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $82,633 ranks #3 of 5. See Environmental Scientist across all of California

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Utah
$94,585 · 332
Rhode Island
$22,349 · 127

Median total compensation for comparable Environmental Scientistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Alexandra Cs Martinez

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$85,732
Base pay
$85,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,732
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,673
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806170762006
Salary Total
$7,168
Total Pay
$85,732

At Department of Public Health, Alexandra Cs Martinez serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,732. They are represented by R10.

Thomas Dang

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$85,710
Base pay
$85,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,710
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Contra Costa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,136
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5803520762004
Salary Total
$7,136
Total Pay
$85,710

Thomas Dang works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $85,710 in 2025. Union affiliation: R10.

Mechelle Rouse

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2024 total comp
$85,668
Base pay
$85,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,668
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,602
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806130762002
Salary Total
$7,602
Total Pay
$85,668

At Department of Public Health, Mechelle Rouse serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,668. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Cristina Jimenez

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$85,550
Base pay
$85,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,550
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,492
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806140762003
Salary Total
$7,230
Total Pay
$85,550

Cristina Jimenez holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,550. They are represented by R10.

Adri M Walker

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$85,255
Base pay
$84,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,255
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,586
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806500762013
Salary Total
$7,320
Total Pay
$85,255

At Department of Public Health, Adri M Walker serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,255. They are represented by R10.

Shamim Mousavi

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$85,165
Base pay
$84,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,165
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Contra Costa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,135
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5803520762012
Salary Total
$7,135
Total Pay
$85,165

At Department of Public Health, Shamim Mousavi serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,165. They are represented by R10.

Benoit Lepage

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$84,830
Base pay
$84,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,830
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Contra Costa
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,135
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5803520762013
Salary Total
$7,135
Total Pay
$84,830

Benoit Lepage holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,830. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Ericka Leanos

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$83,555
Base pay
$83,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,555
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
San Bernardino
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,492
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806150762007
Salary Total
$7,230
Total Pay
$83,555

Ericka Leanos is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,555. They are represented by R10.

Kimberly Anderson

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$80,936
Base pay
$80,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,936
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,868
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806210762007
Salary Total
$6,866
Total Pay
$80,936

At Department of Public Health, Kimberly Anderson serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,936. Union affiliation: R10.

Yuguang Zheng

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$80,765
Base pay
$80,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,765
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,135
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806170762010
Salary Total
$6,885
Total Pay
$80,765

At Department of Public Health, Yuguang Zheng serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,765. Union affiliation: R10.

Steven Farrar Ii

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$80,373
Base pay
$79,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,373
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
San Bernardino
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,136
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806150762005
Salary Total
$6,886
Total Pay
$80,373

Steven Farrar Ii is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,373. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Nhi Le

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$80,143
Base pay
$79,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,143
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,135
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806500762002
Salary Total
$6,885
Total Pay
$80,143

Nhi Le is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,143. Union affiliation: R10.

Paul Nso

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$79,176
Base pay
$78,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,176
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,136
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806500762909
Salary Total
$6,886
Total Pay
$79,176

Paul Nso works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $79,176 in 2025. They are represented by R10.

Ken Sankary

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$78,073
Base pay
$77,673
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,073
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,492
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806170762014
Salary Total
$7,230
Total Pay
$78,073

Ken Sankary works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Ken earned $78,073 in 2025. They are represented by R10.

Nikolas Storm

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$77,489
Base pay
$76,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,489
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,868
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806210762012
Salary Total
$6,503
Total Pay
$77,489

Nikolas Storm is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,489. Union affiliation: R10.

Brian Bagnato

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$76,934
Base pay
$76,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,934
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Contra Costa
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,493
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5803520762007
Salary Total
$7,481
Total Pay
$76,934

Brian Bagnato holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,934. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Jared Sanchez

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$76,923
Base pay
$76,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,923
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,136
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806180762003
Salary Total
$6,886
Total Pay
$76,923

Jared Sanchez works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Jared earned $76,923 in 2025. Union affiliation: R10.

Alexandra Martinez

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$76,694
Base pay
$76,272
Overtime
$46
Other pay
$375
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,694
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,380
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806170762006
Salary Total
$6,699
Total Pay
$76,694

Alexandra Martinez works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Alexandra earned $76,694 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Annmarie Velazquez

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$70,254
Base pay
$68,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,254
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,135
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806100762008
Salary Total
$6,885
Total Pay
$70,254

Annmarie Velazquez holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,254. They are represented by R10.

Muhammad Chechi

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2024 total comp
$68,598
Base pay
$49,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,044
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,598
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,380
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5816210762909
Salary Total
$7,380
Total Pay
$68,598

Muhammad Chechi holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,598. Union affiliation: R10.

Steve Parra

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$65,576
Base pay
$65,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$225
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,920
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806130762008
Salary Total
$5,713
Total Pay
$65,576

At Department of Public Health, Steve Parra serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,576. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Amber Surayya Chaudhary

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$65,074
Base pay
$64,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,074
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,638
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806140762007
Salary Total
$5,441
Total Pay
$65,074

Amber Surayya Chaudhary works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Amber earned $65,074 in 2025. Union affiliation: R10.

Robert Haerr

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$62,679
Base pay
$55,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,849
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,679
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,868
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806120762003
Salary Total
$7,142
Total Pay
$62,679

Robert Haerr holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,679. They are represented by R10.

Shelby Hurley

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$59,544
Base pay
$59,051
Overtime
$93
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,135
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806500762018
Salary Total
$6,885
Total Pay
$59,544

Shelby Hurley holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,544. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Madison Reichhold

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$54,356
Base pay
$53,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$501
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Contra Costa
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,370
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5803520762909
Salary Total
$5,432
Total Pay
$54,356

Madison Reichhold is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,356. They are represented by R10.

Tou Vang

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$50,196
Base pay
$50,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,196
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,370
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806140762005
Salary Total
$5,182
Total Pay
$50,196

Tou Vang is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $50,196. They are represented by R10.

Lizbeth Aguirre Jaimes

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$50,165
Base pay
$49,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,165
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Contra Costa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,796
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5803520762006
Salary Total
$6,808
Total Pay
$50,165

Lizbeth Aguirre Jaimes works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Lizbeth earned $50,165 in 2025. They are represented by R10.

Isabelle Kelly

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$48,135
Base pay
$47,644
Overtime
$391
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,135
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Contra Costa
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,639
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5803520762011
Salary Total
$4,512
Total Pay
$48,135

Isabelle Kelly is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $48,135. They are represented by R10.

Meady Thao

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2024 total comp
$36,446
Base pay
$31,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,571
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,446
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,375
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806100762008
Salary Total
$6,375
Total Pay
$36,446

Meady Thao holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,446. Union affiliation: R10.

Lizette Ortega

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$31,598
Base pay
$31,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,598
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Orange
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,418
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806130762909
Salary Total
$4,263
Total Pay
$31,598

Lizette Ortega works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Lizette earned $31,598 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Ehikhuemen Adodo

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$10,654
Base pay
$10,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$608
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,654
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Contra Costa
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,969
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806170762008
Salary Total
$6,219
Total Pay
$10,654

Ehikhuemen Adodo holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,654. They are represented by R10.

Harpreet Bhullar

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2024 total comp
$150
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Fresno
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,029
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806150762909
Salary Total
$7,029
Total Pay
$150

Harpreet Bhullar holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $150. Union affiliation: R10.

Leticia Tapia

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2024 total comp
$75
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$75
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,029
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806140762005
Salary Total
$7,029
Total Pay
$75

At Department of Public Health, Leticia Tapia serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $75. They are represented by R10.

Carlo Alvarez

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2025 total comp
$50
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Fresno
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,029
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806140762006
Salary Total
$7,029
Total Pay
$50

Carlo Alvarez holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $50. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Peter Nishijima

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2024 total comp
$50
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
Orange
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,748
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5806130762014
Salary Total
$7,748
Total Pay
$50

Peter Nishijima is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $50. They are represented by R10.