Research Writer

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

2 employees hold this title in Fish and Wildlife. Median total compensation for the role is $87,155, above the department median of $83,440.

Employees: 2
Total payroll: $174.3K
Role median: $87,155
Agency median: $83,440
Comparison: Above

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This role across California

Research Writer is held in 3 California departments. In Fish and Wildlife, the median of $87,155 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Water Resources

$86,283 · 9

Parks and Recreation

$75,595 · 1

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

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Employees with this title

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Mary Middleton

Research Writer/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$88,442

Base pay: $87,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,442
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,547
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5657725617001
Salary Total: $7,321
Total Pay: $88,442

Mary Middleton is a Research Writer at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,442. Union affiliation: R01.

Mary Patyten

Research Writer/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$85,867

Base pay: $85,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,867
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,327
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5657725617001
Salary Total: $7,327
Total Pay: $85,867

At Fish and Wildlife, Mary Patyten serves as a Research Writer. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,867. They are represented by R01.