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 51
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Joshua A Blancarte is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $7,924. They are represented by R11.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Michelle L Har works as a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Michelle earned $7,777 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Mariah S De Nijs serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $7,701. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Paola A Lemus is a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $7,587. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Connor L Hadden is a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $7,532. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, David R Mrosko serves as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $7,523. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Kristin Danielle Gerick works as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Kristin earned $7,410 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Taylor J Hutchison works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Taylor earned $7,393 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Amineh Aghabali serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $7,336. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Elena L Quintanilla is a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $7,334. Their bargaining unit is E.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Dawn L Newman is a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $7,247. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Joel A Orozco holds the role of Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,187. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Christina M Clayton is a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $7,110. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Alexis S Avila holds the role of Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,057. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Francisca Fazzino works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Francisca earned $6,960 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Maria C Cespedes-Sanchez serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $6,909. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Food and Agriculture
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Nicholas J Condos is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $6,769. Union affiliation: S10.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Holly Polyak is a Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $6,655. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Morgan M Frost holds the role of Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,614. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Gregory Wessels works as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Gregory earned $6,579 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Mikaela B Caldwell is a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $6,564. Their bargaining unit is E.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Christian J Duarte holds the role of Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,521. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Marcus E Dodge holds the role of Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,504. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Trista Dawson holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,417. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Sophary Y Baker is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $6,375. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Tegan R Turner holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,375. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Myranda S Mccutcheon is a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $6,253. Their bargaining unit is E.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Ryan A Frick works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Ryan earned $6,243 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Dominic M Barrios serves as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $6,223. They are represented by R01.
Special Investigator/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Matthew R L Stidham serves as a Special Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,182. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Raul N Godinez works as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Raul earned $6,122 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Maria D Caballero serves as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $6,106. Union affiliation: R01.
State Fair Worker, (Casual Employment) (Various)/Food and Agriculture
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Silvia M Gil holds the role of State Fair Worker, (Casual Employment) (Various) at Food and Agriculture within 22Nd District Agricultural Associate. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,010. Their bargaining unit is E.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Matti A Fillhart serves as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $5,968. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Scientific Aid/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Jewel N Wilson serves as a Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,729. Union affiliation: R11.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Kittylin S Mauldin serves as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $5,660. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Samantha M Delgado Beltran serves as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $5,658. They are represented by R01.
Personnel Technician I/Food and Agriculture
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Debrah L Kniffen works as a Personnel Technician I for Food and Agriculture. Debrah earned $5,625 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Patrick D Grillett works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Patrick earned $5,395 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Gerald C Beeson is a Brand Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $5,357. Their bargaining unit is R07.