California / Fish and Wildlife / Environmental Scientist

Job-title file

Environmental Scientist

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

698 employees hold this title in Fish and Wildlife. Median total compensation for the role is $82,005, below the department median of $83,440.

Employees: 698
Total payroll: $54.5M
Role median: $82,005
Agency median: $83,440
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$7,029$118,018+

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

How total compensation varies among the 698 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. Fish and Wildlife pays a median base salary of $82,258 for this role, 23% below that figure — about the 26th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Fish and Wildlife sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$65,350

$81,480

$106,510

$132,770

$161,910

Fish and Wildlife median · $82,258

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 Fish and Wildlife’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. Fish and Wildlife’s median base salary is in line withthat national figure, about the 50th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$52,520

$64,490

$82,220

$107,970

$140,010

Fish and Wildlife median · $82,258

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 642 of 698 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 Fish and Wildlife is $82,005, 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 Fish and Wildlife, the median of $82,005 ranks #19 of 31.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Sierra Nevada Conservancy

$102,297 · 1

State Energy Res Cons&Dev Com

$98,960 · 1

Office of Emergency Services

$96,321 · 1

Consumer Affairs

$90,775 · 4

Forestry and Fire Protection

$90,588 · 46

CA Coastal Commission

$87,913 · 3

Department of Public Health

$87,243 · 75

Office of Secty Envirmtl Protect

$87,116 · 11

Department of Cannabis Control

$86,556 · 86

CA. Tahoe Conservancy

$86,419 · 3

Water Resources

$86,326 · 198

Food and Agriculture

$84,961 · 325

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

New York Public Authorities

$124,539 · 13

Utah

$94,585 · 332

Rhode Island

$22,349 · 127

City of Philadelphia

$18,294 · 13

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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Katherine Hostetler

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$55,326

Base pay: $54,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,043
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,326
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: San Joaquin
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5653230762905
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $55,326

Katherine Hostetler works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Katherine earned $55,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Alexis Harrison

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$55,296

Base pay: $54,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,296
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5653310762010
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $55,296

Alexis Harrison is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,296. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Bianca Hayashi

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$55,153

Base pay: $53,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,770
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,153
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,877
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5651310762043
Salary Total: $8,058
Total Pay: $55,153

Bianca Hayashi holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,153. They are represented by R10.

Alma Nunez Gutierrez

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$55,101

Base pay: $55,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,101
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Siskiyou

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5651410762025
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $55,101

Alma Nunez Gutierrez is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,101. Union affiliation: R10.

Shaun Thompson

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$55,037

Base pay: $48,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,726
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,037
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,926
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5651410762028
Salary Total: $7,926
Total Pay: $55,037

Shaun Thompson is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $55,037. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Corina Gutierrez

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$54,864

Base pay: $54,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,864
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,868
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5656030762018
Salary Total: $7,593
Total Pay: $54,864

Corina Gutierrez is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,864. They are represented by R10.

Loren Roman-Nunez

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$54,779

Base pay: $53,220
Overtime: $1,308
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,779
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Napa
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5653810762001
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $54,779

At Fish and Wildlife, Loren Roman-Nunez serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,779. Union affiliation: R10.

Brian Schneiderman

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$54,698

Base pay: $53,779
Overtime: $419
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,698
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650330762905
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $54,698

Brian Schneiderman holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,698. Union affiliation: R10.

Aidali Guerrero

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$54,666

Base pay: $54,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,666
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650390762066
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $54,666

Aidali Guerrero is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,666. They are represented by R10.

Shannon Husband

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$54,473

Base pay: $53,973
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,473
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Solano
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5653310762056
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $54,473

Shannon Husband holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,473. They are represented by R10.

Andrea Broad

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$54,380

Base pay: $45,689
Overtime: $8,191
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650350762905
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $54,380

Andrea Broad holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,380. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Andria Townsend

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$54,123

Base pay: $50,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,501
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,123
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,289
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5651810762015
Salary Total: $5,289
Total Pay: $54,123

At Fish and Wildlife, Andria Townsend serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,123. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Taylor Rohlin

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$54,098

Base pay: $53,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,098
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: San Joaquin
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,188
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5653230762032
Salary Total: $5,188
Total Pay: $54,098

At Fish and Wildlife, Taylor Rohlin serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,098. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Jennifer Poore

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$54,020

Base pay: $53,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650370762007
Salary Total: $5,037
Total Pay: $54,020

Jennifer Poore is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $54,020. They are represented by R10.

Amanda Nicole Nordstrom

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$53,870

Base pay: $53,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,870
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Humboldt

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5651410762905
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $53,870

Amanda Nicole Nordstrom is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,870. Union affiliation: R10.

Taylor Bacon

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$53,162

Base pay: $52,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,162
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5651810762905
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $53,162

At Fish and Wildlife, Taylor Bacon serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,162. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Kacie Hanke

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$52,969

Base pay: $52,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,969
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5656040762905
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $52,969

Kacie Hanke works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Kacie earned $52,969 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Shaelyn Latronica

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$52,888

Base pay: $45,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,888
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,638
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5654310762033
Salary Total: $5,441
Total Pay: $52,888

Shaelyn Latronica is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,888. Union affiliation: R10.

Lane Jackson

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$52,708

Base pay: $46,082
Overtime: $2,618
Other pay: $4,008
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,708
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5657720762905
Salary Total: $5,037
Total Pay: $52,708

Lane Jackson holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,708. They are represented by R10.

Christine Burky-Mellon

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$52,707

Base pay: $50,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,707
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,638
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650330762003
Salary Total: $5,441
Total Pay: $52,707

At Fish and Wildlife, Christine Burky-Mellon serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,707. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Thomas Steele

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$52,512

Base pay: $52,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,512
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Tehama
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,796
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5651410762905
Salary Total: $6,558
Total Pay: $52,512

Thomas Steele is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,512. They are represented by R10.

Kerri Foote

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$51,673

Base pay: $42,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,673
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,240
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5657720762010
Salary Total: $7,240
Total Pay: $51,673

Kerri Foote works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Kerri earned $51,673 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Erin Zulliger

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$51,309

Base pay: $24,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,144
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,309
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,380
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5651810762905
Salary Total: $43
Total Pay: $51,309

At Fish and Wildlife, Erin Zulliger serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,309. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Kiana Hargreaves

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$51,061

Base pay: $48,898
Overtime: $1,788
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,145
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5653810762905
Salary Total: $4,145
Total Pay: $51,061

At Fish and Wildlife, Kiana Hargreaves serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,061. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Marlee Poff

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$50,820

Base pay: $50,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,820
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,375
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5656050762008
Salary Total: $6,375
Total Pay: $50,820

At Fish and Wildlife, Marlee Poff serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,820. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Austin Reeder

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$50,589

Base pay: $43,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,589
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5651810762905
Salary Total: $5,037
Total Pay: $50,589

Austin Reeder is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $50,589. Union affiliation: R10.

Gabriel Loera

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$50,512

Base pay: $50,262
Overtime: $171
Other pay: $79
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,512
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Butte
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,370
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5652410762905
Salary Total: $5,182
Total Pay: $50,512

At Fish and Wildlife, Gabriel Loera serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,512. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Hayley Sue

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$50,380

Base pay: $44,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,566
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5655410762905
Salary Total: $6,566
Total Pay: $50,380

Hayley Sue holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,380. Union affiliation: R10.

Samuel Aguilar

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$50,072

Base pay: $45,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,133
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,072
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Merced
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,188
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5654810762014
Salary Total: $4,188
Total Pay: $50,072

Samuel Aguilar holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,072. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Alex Xiong

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$50,060

Base pay: $49,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,060
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Merced

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,638
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5654410762905
Salary Total: $31
Total Pay: $50,060

Alex Xiong holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,060. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Annie Allen

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$49,558

Base pay: $31,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,634
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,558
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,895
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650370762905
Salary Total: $6,576
Total Pay: $49,558

Annie Allen holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,558. Union affiliation: R10.

Amy Chandos

Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$49,553

Base pay: $46,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,479
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,553
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Inyo
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,375
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5656030762013
Salary Total: $6,375
Total Pay: $49,553

Amy Chandos is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $49,553. Their bargaining unit is R10.