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California / Fish and Wildlife / C.E.A.

Job-title file

C.E.A.

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

39 employees hold this title in Fish and Wildlife. Median total compensation for the role is $182,285, above the department median of $83,440.

Employees
39
Total payroll
$6.7M
Role median
$182,285
Agency median
$83,440
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,634$221,881+

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

How total compensation varies among the 39 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.

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This role across California

C.E.A. is held in 135 California departments. In Fish and Wildlife, the median of $182,285 ranks #25 of 135.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Nathaniel Arnold

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$231,636
Base pay
$219,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,620
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5660407500001
Salary Total
$18,248
Total Pay
$231,636

Nathaniel Arnold is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $231,636. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Kevin Thomas

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$218,801
Base pay
$215,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$218,801
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,494
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650027500002
Salary Total
$17,939
Total Pay
$218,801

At Fish and Wildlife, Kevin Thomas serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $218,801. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Chad Dibble

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$218,789
Base pay
$215,369
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$218,789
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,493
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650327500002
Salary Total
$17,938
Total Pay
$218,789

Chad Dibble is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $218,789. Union affiliation: M01.

Joshua Grover

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$218,789
Base pay
$215,369
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$218,789
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,493
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650207500001
Salary Total
$17,938
Total Pay
$218,789

Joshua Grover works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $218,789 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Erica Manes

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$218,770
Base pay
$207,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,626
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$218,770
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,610
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5660407500002
Salary Total
$17,258
Total Pay
$218,770

Erica Manes works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Erica earned $218,770 in 2025. They are represented by M01.

Brooke Jacobs

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$209,819
Base pay
$206,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$209,819
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,827
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650387500002
Salary Total
$17,292
Total Pay
$209,819

At Fish and Wildlife, Brooke Jacobs serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $209,819. Union affiliation: M01.

Julie Vance

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$208,587
Base pay
$205,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,464
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$208,587
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Fresno
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,613
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5654117500001
Salary Total
$17,085
Total Pay
$208,587

Julie Vance is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $208,587. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Tina Bartlett

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$208,543
Base pay
$205,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$208,543
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,613
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5651117500001
Salary Total
$17,085
Total Pay
$208,543

Tina Bartlett is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $208,543. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Craig Shuman

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$208,543
Base pay
$205,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$208,543
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,613
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5657727500005
Salary Total
$17,085
Total Pay
$208,543

Craig Shuman works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Craig earned $208,543 in 2025. They are represented by M01.

Aaron Robertson

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$207,936
Base pay
$181,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$207,936
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,453
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650097500001
Salary Total
$14,019
Total Pay
$207,936

Aaron Robertson is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $207,936. Union affiliation: M01.

Edmund Pert

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp
$206,816
Base pay
$196,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,880
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$206,816
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,602
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5655017500905
Salary Total
$16,602
Total Pay
$206,816

At Fish and Wildlife, Edmund Pert serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $206,816. They are represented by M01.

Heidi Calvert

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$205,701
Base pay
$202,281
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,701
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,369
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5656017500001
Salary Total
$16,848
Total Pay
$205,701

At Fish and Wildlife, Heidi Calvert serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,701. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Erinn Olgin

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$204,872
Base pay
$201,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$204,872
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,040
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5655017500401
Salary Total
$16,779
Total Pay
$204,872

At Fish and Wildlife, Erinn Olgin serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,872. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Scott Gardner

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$203,721
Base pay
$200,301
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,721
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,199
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650357500001
Salary Total
$16,683
Total Pay
$203,721

Scott Gardner works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $203,721 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Erin Chappell

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$201,709
Base pay
$198,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,709
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Solano
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,371
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5653017500401
Salary Total
$16,850
Total Pay
$201,709

Erin Chappell holds the role of C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,709. Their bargaining unit is M01.

John Rowan

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$196,429
Base pay
$193,009
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,429
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Yolo
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,573
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650337500001
Salary Total
$16,076
Total Pay
$196,429

John Rowan is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $196,429. They are represented by M01.

Amelia Wright

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$195,380
Base pay
$191,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,380
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,548
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650267500001
Salary Total
$16,052
Total Pay
$195,380

Amelia Wright is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $195,380. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Morgan Kilgour

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$194,837
Base pay
$194,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,837
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,040
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5652017500402
Salary Total
$16,529
Total Pay
$194,837

Morgan Kilgour holds the role of C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $194,837. They are represented by M01.

Isabel Baer

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$190,448
Base pay
$188,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,085
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$190,448
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,750
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650397500001
Salary Total
$16,248
Total Pay
$190,448

Isabel Baer holds the role of C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,448. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Anthony Favro

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp
$182,285
Base pay
$177,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,283
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,285
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,032
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650097500905
Salary Total
$14,032
Total Pay
$182,285

Anthony Favro works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $182,285 in 2024. Union affiliation: M01.

Stephen Adams

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$181,084
Base pay
$177,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,084
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,255
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650287500001
Salary Total
$14,797
Total Pay
$181,084

At Fish and Wildlife, Stephen Adams serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,084. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Tonya Marshall

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$180,704
Base pay
$176,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,720
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,704
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,322
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5656057500001
Salary Total
$14,862
Total Pay
$180,704

Tonya Marshall is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $180,704. They are represented by M01.

Jeffrey Drongesen

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$178,416
Base pay
$153,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,416
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,613
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650397500001
Salary Total
$17,085
Total Pay
$178,416

At Fish and Wildlife, Jeffrey Drongesen serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,416. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Dan Reagan

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$171,741
Base pay
$168,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,741
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,453
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650037500001
Salary Total
$14,019
Total Pay
$171,741

Dan Reagan works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Dan earned $171,741 in 2025. They are represented by M01.

Matthew Ayson

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$149,931
Base pay
$146,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,931
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,580
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650237500003
Salary Total
$12,203
Total Pay
$149,931

Matthew Ayson is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $149,931. They are represented by M01.

Andrew Felsenstein

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$149,598
Base pay
$145,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,720
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,598
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,526
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650237500002
Salary Total
$12,150
Total Pay
$149,598

Andrew Felsenstein holds the role of C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,598. They are represented by M01.

Melinda Mckenna

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$149,323
Base pay
$145,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,323
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,526
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650167500400
Salary Total
$12,150
Total Pay
$149,323

Melinda Mckenna works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Melinda earned $149,323 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Matthew Wells

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$146,341
Base pay
$142,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,341
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,321
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650277500001
Salary Total
$11,951
Total Pay
$146,341

Matthew Wells holds the role of C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,341. They are represented by M01.

Trisha Addison

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$146,178
Base pay
$145,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,178
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,526
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650117500001
Salary Total
$12,150
Total Pay
$146,178

At Fish and Wildlife, Trisha Addison serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,178. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Rachel Ballanti-Buck

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp
$146,124
Base pay
$144,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,124
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,208
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650017500001
Salary Total
$12,208
Total Pay
$146,124

Rachel Ballanti-Buck works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Rachel earned $146,124 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Amir Sharifi

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$142,998
Base pay
$139,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,466
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,998
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Yolo
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,526
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650717500003
Salary Total
$12,150
Total Pay
$142,998

At Fish and Wildlife, Amir Sharifi serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,998. Union affiliation: M01.

Julie Yamamoto

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$142,533
Base pay
$59,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$83,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,533
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,613
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650717500001
Salary Total
$17,613
Total Pay
$142,533

At Fish and Wildlife, Julie Yamamoto serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,533. Union affiliation: M01.

Melinda Peacock

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp
$141,664
Base pay
$138,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,395
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,664
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,161
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650167500400
Salary Total
$12,161
Total Pay
$141,664

At Fish and Wildlife, Melinda Peacock serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,664. They are represented by M01.

Harold Thesell

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$132,960
Base pay
$129,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,960
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,123
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650017500001
Salary Total
$10,789
Total Pay
$132,960

Harold Thesell works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Harold earned $132,960 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Monica Claypoole

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$126,456
Base pay
$123,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,456
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,866
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650047500002
Salary Total
$10,540
Total Pay
$126,456

Monica Claypoole is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,456. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Erika Fiske-Sanders

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$98,163
Base pay
$81,014
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,149
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,163
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,349
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650067500401
Salary Total
$10,039
Total Pay
$98,163

At Fish and Wildlife, Erika Fiske-Sanders serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,163. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Kimberly Karcher

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp
$69,487
Base pay
$67,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,214
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,487
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,963
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650237500905
Salary Total
$10,963
Total Pay
$69,487

Kimberly Karcher holds the role of C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,487. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Julie Oltmann

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp
$64,558
Base pay
$25,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,356
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,558
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,028
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650067500401
Salary Total
$12,028
Total Pay
$64,558

Julie Oltmann works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Julie earned $64,558 in 2025. Union affiliation: M01.

Haya Johnson

C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp
$49,634
Base pay
$29,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,854
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,634
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,296
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5650117500001
Salary Total
$11,296
Total Pay
$49,634

Haya Johnson works as a C.E.A. for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Haya earned $49,634 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is M01.