California / Food and Agriculture
Agency file
The Food and Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.
In 2023, this agency had 2,196 employees with median total compensation of $54,554; the highest distinct record was $237,685.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 2,196 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($54,554) — 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 $112,528 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,428. 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 44
Scientific Aid/Food and Agriculture
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Jordan T Yee holds the role of Scientific Aid at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,335. Union affiliation: R11.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Charles D Rauch serves as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,329. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Genna S Johnson serves as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,304. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Permanent Intermittent)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Fereydoun Sohrab serves as a Agricultural Technician II (Permanent Intermittent). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,264. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Christy D Eytchison holds the role of Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,247. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Jose R Villareal serves as a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,182. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Matthew M Nielsen serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,131. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Research Data Analyst II/Food and Agriculture
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Drew B Gilberti holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,089. Union affiliation: R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Maddison E Batchelor is a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $27,004. Union affiliation: R10.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Jesse F Thomas holds the role of Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,847. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Guadalupe Sanchez Ramirez serves as a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $26,512. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Charlotte A Variano holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,488. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Hanpo Chu holds the role of Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,383. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Annie T Nguyen is a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $26,373. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Benjamin K Maples serves as a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $26,341. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Judith Duran holds the role of Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,317. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Carrie S Fales serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,193. Union affiliation: R10.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Nathan C Graves works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Nathan earned $25,958 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Permanent Intermittent)/Food and Agriculture
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Tong Zhang works as a Agricultural Technician II (Permanent Intermittent) for Food and Agriculture. Tong earned $25,887 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Tina M Barker works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Tina earned $25,786 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Shannon M Capps works as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Shannon earned $25,727 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Christine G Ermey works as a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Christine earned $25,607 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Callie G Huston serves as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects). Their 2023 pay totaled $25,547. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Yessenia Diaz Hernandez works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Yessenia earned $25,540 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Travis T Nguyen works as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Travis earned $25,524 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Brittni M Diaz is a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $25,371. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Norberto F Alaniz-Berumen holds the role of Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,355. They are represented by R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Thang D Do holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,299. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Mary Glushku holds the role of Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,282. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ericson L Espino serves as a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $25,274. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Cassidy A Fredlund works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Food and Agriculture. Cassidy earned $25,203 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Karissa L Merritt serves as a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $25,123. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Matthew E Nordell works as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Matthew earned $25,050 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Son T Nguyen works as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Son earned $24,938 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Judito C Dollopac is a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $24,872. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Francisco Alvarez holds the role of Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,728. Union affiliation: R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Jonathan P Moody works as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Jonathan earned $24,699 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Scott D Thorgerson works as a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Scott earned $24,680 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Isabella Cervantes works as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Isabella earned $24,639 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Student Assistant/Food and Agriculture
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Samuel Banuelos is a Student Assistant at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $24,563. Union affiliation: E.