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 50
Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Eric L Creer serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,524. They are represented by S01.
Research Scientist III (Veterinary Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Kimberly L Conway is a Research Scientist III (Veterinary Sciences) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $96,463. They are represented by R10.
Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Lauren P Granillo serves as a Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Their 2023 pay totaled $96,446. Union affiliation: R10.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Michelle R Fennell serves as a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,421. Their bargaining unit is R17.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Shannon Heinzer serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $96,395. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Research Scientist I (Chemical Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Christine Hatch works as a Research Scientist I (Chemical Sciences) for Department of Public Health. Christine earned $96,380 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Beverly R Kaneko holds the role of Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,380. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health
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Diana Yang works as a Staff Services Manager I for Department of Public Health. Diana earned $96,379 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health
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Thaddeus Hunt works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Public Health. Thaddeus earned $96,361 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Health Program Specialist II/Department of Public Health
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Erica N Rodriguez is a Health Program Specialist II at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $96,354. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Public Health
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Rachel H Fong holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,330. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Public Health
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Yolanda Murillo holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,317. They are represented by S01.
Associate Health Physicist/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Carlin T Harkness serves as a Associate Health Physicist. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,285. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Management Auditor/Department of Public Health
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Omar Salam is a Staff Management Auditor at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $96,265. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Public Health Nutrition Consultant III (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Valerie S Haack is a Public Health Nutrition Consultant III (Specialist) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $96,252. Union affiliation: R19.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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Melissa E Ritter is a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $96,073. Their bargaining unit is R17.
Health Program Specialist II/Department of Public Health
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Debra C Castaneda works as a Health Program Specialist II for Department of Public Health. Debra earned $96,033 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health
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Claire T Mcgill holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,982. They are represented by S01.
Health Program Specialist I/Department of Public Health
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Asbury P Jones is a Health Program Specialist I at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $95,971. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Public Health
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Vanna Khamvanhthong is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $95,969. Union affiliation: R01.
Research Data Specialist I/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Kevin J Limrick serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,959. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Public Health
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Jesse A Bignami is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $95,956. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Public Health
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Javonda S Calloway works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Department of Public Health. Javonda earned $95,955 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Department of Public Health
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Suwen Wanner is a Associate Accounting Analyst at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $95,953. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Stephanie M Taylor holds the role of Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,928. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Shannon T Wright serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,912. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health
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Anthony B Rivera works as a Staff Services Manager I for Department of Public Health. Anthony earned $95,911 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health
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Karol L Simmons holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,897. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Nadia Barahmani holds the role of Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,848. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Public Health Biologist/Department of Public Health
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Sarah A Billeter holds the role of Associate Public Health Biologist at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,838. They are represented by R10.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Public Health
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Phillip L Bang is a Information Technology Specialist II at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $95,822. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Public Health
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Monita Khunger is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $95,795. Union affiliation: R01.
Special Investigator/Department of Public Health
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Noe R Fajardo works as a Special Investigator for Department of Public Health. Noe earned $95,756 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health
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Fiona L Humphrey is a Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $95,738. They are represented by S01.
Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Triston W Mosbacher serves as a Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Their 2023 pay totaled $95,720. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Public Health
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Bonnie F Masters-Weber works as a Staff Services Manager III for Department of Public Health. Bonnie earned $95,719 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health
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Jessamine Q Hill is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $95,712. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Jennifer M Li serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,712. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Stacey N Masters serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,712. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Dale F Parks serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,712. Union affiliation: R10.