California / Forestry and Fire Protection / Forestry Aide

Job-title file

Forestry Aide

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

224 employees hold this title in Forestry and Fire Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $21,694, below the department median of $111,787.

Employees: 224
Total payroll: $5.3M
Role median: $21,694
Agency median: $111,787
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$2,574$71,651+

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How total compensation varies among the 224 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.

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This role across California

Forestry Aide is held in 4 California departments. In Forestry and Fire Protection, the median of $21,694 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Parks and Recreation

$23,329 · 407

CA Tahoe Conservancy

$21,712 · 11

CA. Tahoe Conservancy

$18,156 · 7

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

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Forestry Aide beyond California

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $22,277 ranks #2 of 2. See Forestry Aide across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Tennessee

$40,284 · 195

Median total compensation for comparable Forestry Aideroles 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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Stephen Ware

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$4,834

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $3,533
Overtime: $960
Other pay: $341
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,834
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,081
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141060910
Salary Total: $4,081
Total Pay: $4,834

Stephen Ware works as a Forestry Aide for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $4,834 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Alan Cooper

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$4,725

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,725
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Unknown
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,367
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421621060910
Salary Total: $3,367
Total Pay: $4,725

Alan Cooper works as a Forestry Aide for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Alan earned $4,725 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Andrew Loden

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$4,154

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $3,663
Overtime: $491
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,154
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,744
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131060910
Salary Total: $3,650
Total Pay: $4,154

Andrew Loden holds the role of Forestry Aide at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,154. Union affiliation: R08.

Caleb Lawrence

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$3,786

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $3,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,786
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Napa
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,367
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421141060910
Salary Total: $3,367
Total Pay: $3,786

Caleb Lawrence works as a Forestry Aide for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Caleb earned $3,786 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Jess Damery

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$3,642

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $3,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,642
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,653
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421111060910
Salary Total: $3,836
Total Pay: $3,642

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Jess Damery serves as a Forestry Aide within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,642. They are represented by R08.

Jennifer Macdonald

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$3,440

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $686
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,440
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,301
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141060910
Salary Total: $3,466
Total Pay: $3,440

Jennifer Macdonald works as a Forestry Aide for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $3,440 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Thomas Steirer

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$3,226

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $3,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,226
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,301
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171060910
Salary Total: $3,301
Total Pay: $3,226

Thomas Steirer holds the role of Forestry Aide at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,226. Union affiliation: R08.

Laura Lindsay

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,977

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,977
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,993
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121060910
Salary Total: $4,093
Total Pay: $2,977

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Laura Lindsay serves as a Forestry Aide within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,977. They are represented by R08.

Angela Mendoza

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,739

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $257
Overtime: $2,434
Other pay: $47
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,739
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,001
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424161060910
Salary Total: $4,201
Total Pay: $2,739

Angela Mendoza is a Forestry Aide at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $2,739. Union affiliation: R08.

Jason Mceachran

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,476

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,476
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mariposa
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,744
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424141060910
Salary Total: $3,650
Total Pay: $2,476

Jason Mceachran works as a Forestry Aide for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $2,476 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Danielle Lefrancois

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,260

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $1,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Placer
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,653
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422531060910
Salary Total: $3,653
Total Pay: $2,260

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Danielle Lefrancois serves as a Forestry Aide within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,260. Union affiliation: R08.

Stefanie Severa

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,021

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $467
Overtime: $33
Other pay: $1,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,021
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tehama
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,388
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422151060910
Salary Total: $3,557
Total Pay: $2,021

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Stefanie Severa serves as a Forestry Aide within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,021. Union affiliation: R08.

Esteban Palacios

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,871

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,555
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,871
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mendocino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,321
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421621060910
Salary Total: $3,487
Total Pay: $1,871

Esteban Palacios works as a Forestry Aide for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Esteban earned $1,871 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Matthew Hall

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,820

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,551
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,820
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,236
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422121060901
Salary Total: $3,398
Total Pay: $1,820

Matthew Hall works as a Forestry Aide for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $1,820 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Charles Sweeney

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,752

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,236
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421621060910
Salary Total: $3,398
Total Pay: $1,752

Charles Sweeney holds the role of Forestry Aide at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,752. Union affiliation: R08.

Meg Edlund

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,727

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $306
Overtime: $1,406
Other pay: $15
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,727
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: El Dorado
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,487
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424171060910
Salary Total: $3,661
Total Pay: $1,727

Meg Edlund is a Forestry Aide at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $1,727. Union affiliation: R08.

Patrick Pallari

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,689

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,689
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,236
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422121060901
Salary Total: $3,398
Total Pay: $1,689

Patrick Pallari holds the role of Forestry Aide at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,689. They are represented by R08.

Iona Mahony-Moyer

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,659

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,659
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,487
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421621060910
Salary Total: $3,661
Total Pay: $1,659

Iona Mahony-Moyer holds the role of Forestry Aide at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,659. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Jason Brooks

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,638

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $385
Overtime: $1,208
Other pay: $45
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,638
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Calaveras
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,236
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181060910
Salary Total: $3,398
Total Pay: $1,638

Jason Brooks is a Forestry Aide at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $1,638. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Chloe Knowd

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,500

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,240
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421631060910
Salary Total: $3,240
Total Pay: $1,500

Chloe Knowd works as a Forestry Aide for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Chloe earned $1,500 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Gissella Quiroga

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,500

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,240
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421621060910
Salary Total: $3,240
Total Pay: $1,500

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Gissella Quiroga serves as a Forestry Aide within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,500. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Matthew Sysak

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,500

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,157
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424191060910
Salary Total: $3,315
Total Pay: $1,500

Matthew Sysak works as a Forestry Aide for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $1,500 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Antonio Ferrer

Forestry Aide/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$1,246

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,246
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,246
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,367
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5427201060910
Salary Total: $3,535
Total Pay: $1,246

Antonio Ferrer is a Forestry Aide at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $1,246. Union affiliation: R08.