Associate State Archeologist

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

5 employees hold this title in Forestry and Fire Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $63,893, below the department median of $111,787.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $373.3K
Role median: $63,893
Agency median: $111,787
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Associate State Archeologist is held in 2 California departments. In Forestry and Fire Protection, the median of $63,893 ranks #2 of 2.

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Employees with this title

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Denise Ruzicka

Associate State Archeologist/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$129,090

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $95,647
Overtime: $32,954
Other pay: $489
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,090
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,680
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5414012809003
Salary Total: $8,376
Total Pay: $129,090

Denise Ruzicka is a Associate State Archeologist at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,090. Union affiliation: R10.

Benjamin Harris

Associate State Archeologist/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$93,944

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $87,901
Overtime: $5,993
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,944
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,381
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5411012809002
Salary Total: $7,381
Total Pay: $93,944

Benjamin Harris is a Associate State Archeologist at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $93,944. Union affiliation: R10.

Bonnie Bryant

Associate State Archeologist/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$63,893

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $59,526
Overtime: $1,279
Other pay: $3,088
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,893
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,424
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5414012809002
Salary Total: $6,424
Total Pay: $63,893

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Bonnie Bryant serves as a Associate State Archeologist within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,893. They are represented by R10.

Geoffrey Hughes

Associate State Archeologist/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$49,563

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $48,612
Overtime: $951
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,332
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5411012809002
Salary Total: $6,110
Total Pay: $49,563

Geoffrey Hughes works as a Associate State Archeologist for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Geoffrey earned $49,563 in 2025. They are represented by R10.

Travis Armstrong

Associate State Archeologist/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$36,841

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $33,638
Overtime: $3,203
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,841
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,876
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5414012809002
Salary Total: $6,558
Total Pay: $36,841

Travis Armstrong works as a Associate State Archeologist for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Travis earned $36,841 in 2023. They are represented by R10.