California / Department of Public Health
Agency file
The Department of Public Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2023, this agency had 4,865 employees with median total compensation of $87,794; the highest distinct record was $333,526.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 4,865 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,794) — 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 $127,301 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $32,960. 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 115
Student Assistant/Department of Public Health
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Xiaojun Chen holds the role of Student Assistant at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,435. Union affiliation: E.
Research Scientist IV (Social/Behavioral Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Stephen J Wirtz serves as a Research Scientist IV (Social/Behavioral Sciences). Their 2023 pay totaled $22,312. They are represented by R10.
Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Arunaranjani Arthanari is a Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $22,216. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Health Program Specialist I/Department of Public Health
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Alicia G Ramos works as a Health Program Specialist I for Department of Public Health. Alicia earned $22,049 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Personnel Specialist/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Soutsada Pathammavong serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,886. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Devavrata Borthwick holds the role of Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,885. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Michael E Brunjes serves as a Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,885. Union affiliation: R10.
Student Assistant/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Dylan M Patel serves as a Student Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,779. Union affiliation: E.
Office Technician (Typing)/Department of Public Health
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Marina A Jaramillo works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Department of Public Health. Marina earned $21,774 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Research Data Supervisor I/Department of Public Health
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Sarah A Devoto works as a Research Data Supervisor I for Department of Public Health. Sarah earned $21,709 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Public Health
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Beverly D Blakeney holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,701. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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Uriel A Garcia works as a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse for Department of Public Health. Uriel earned $21,602 in 2023. Union affiliation: R17.
Health Program Specialist I/Department of Public Health
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Kenna P Lee is a Health Program Specialist I at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $21,483. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Health Program Specialist II/Department of Public Health
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Nanette S Yandell is a Health Program Specialist II at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $21,472. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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Sarah N Her holds the role of Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,427. They are represented by R17.
Examiner II Laboratory Field Services/Department of Public Health
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Gwen S Wong works as a Examiner II Laboratory Field Services for Department of Public Health. Gwen earned $21,231 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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Michelle M Sayre is a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $21,190. Union affiliation: R17.
Student Assistant/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Trisha Lor serves as a Student Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,158. They are represented by E.
Research Scientist II (Social/Behavioral Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Levi Evans is a Research Scientist II (Social/Behavioral Sciences) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $21,040. They are represented by R10.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Shannon F Bocalbos serves as a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,038. They are represented by R17.
Student Assistant/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Karla G Martinez Garcia serves as a Student Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,916. They are represented by E.
Research Data Specialist I/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Hari Priya Balaraman serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,915. They are represented by R01.
Program Technician II/Department of Public Health
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Joe Mary Vargas works as a Program Technician II for Department of Public Health. Joe earned $20,884 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Department of Public Health
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Donna L Fontenot holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,867. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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Leonie A Solis is a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $20,756. Their bargaining unit is R17.
Research Data Specialist II/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Kevin M Gustafson serves as a Research Data Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,724. They are represented by R01.
Program Technician/Department of Public Health
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Hongxia Wen holds the role of Program Technician at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,685. Union affiliation: R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Aderayo A Soyemi serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,669. Union affiliation: R01.
Program Technician II/Department of Public Health
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Marilyn D Love is a Program Technician II at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $20,627. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Health Program Specialist II/Department of Public Health
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Robin Pearce is a Health Program Specialist II at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $20,574. They are represented by R01.
Information Officer II/Department of Public Health
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Alexandra C Delehant works as a Information Officer II for Department of Public Health. Alexandra earned $20,531 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Program Technician II/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Mindaluz F Imbong serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,099. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Health Program Specialist II/Department of Public Health
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Amy J Clark is a Health Program Specialist II at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $19,979. They are represented by R01.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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Marlene C Martinez is a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $19,948. Union affiliation: R17.
Program Technician II/Department of Public Health
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Arrielle D Garcia is a Program Technician II at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $19,907. They are represented by R04.
Program Technician/Department of Public Health
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Percival R Rafol Ii is a Program Technician at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $19,816. Union affiliation: R04.
Student Assistant/Department of Public Health
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Toni M Mendez works as a Student Assistant for Department of Public Health. Toni earned $19,765 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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Catherine A Fowler holds the role of Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,757. They are represented by R17.
Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Uyen T Duong serves as a Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,728. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Department of Public Health
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Ariadnna B Martinez works as a Staff Services Analyst for Department of Public Health. Ariadnna earned $19,584 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.