California / Transportation / Environmental Planner

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Environmental Planner

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

14 employees hold this title in Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $72,062, below the department median of $94,114.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $866.1K
Role median: $72,062
Agency median: $94,114
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,127$80,633+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 14 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.

Compare departments

This role across California

Environmental Planner is held in 7 California departments. In Transportation, the median of $72,062 ranks #4 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Toxic Substances Control

$89,397 · 1

Office of Emergency Services

$76,857 · 12

CA. Tahoe Conservancy

$76,105 · 1

Conservation

$69,250 · 14

Forestry and Fire Protection

$32,472 · 1

Department of Cannabis Control

$17,826 · 1

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Erika Vaca

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2023 total comp

$81,407

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $78,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,407
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,195
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000744640003
Salary Total: $7,195
Total Pay: $81,407

Erika Vaca holds the role of Environmental Planner at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,407. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jordan Schmidt

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2025 total comp

$78,429

Sub-department: District 3
Base pay: $77,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,429
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Yuba
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,720
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9038014640107
Salary Total: $6,518
Total Pay: $78,429

Jordan Schmidt works as a Environmental Planner for Transportation within District 3. Their status is full-time. Jordan earned $78,429 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Nicholas V Piucci

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2023 total comp

$78,096

Sub-department: District 4
Base pay: $75,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,096
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,652
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9041314640040
Salary Total: $6,652
Total Pay: $78,096

Nicholas V Piucci is a Environmental Planner at Transportation within District 4. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $78,096. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Angelica Flores

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2025 total comp

$75,759

Sub-department: District 3
Base pay: $75,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,759
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Yuba
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,720
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9038014640108
Salary Total: $6,518
Total Pay: $75,759

Angelica Flores works as a Environmental Planner for Transportation within District 3. Their status is full-time. Angelica earned $75,759 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Joben Penuliar

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2023 total comp

$74,067

Sub-department: District 7
Base pay: $68,686
Overtime: $386
Other pay: $4,995
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,067
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,033
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9071704640056
Salary Total: $6,033
Total Pay: $74,067

Joben Penuliar holds the role of Environmental Planner at Transportation within District 7. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,067. Union affiliation: R01.

Ava Wright

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2025 total comp

$73,190

Sub-department: District 5
Base pay: $72,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,190
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,401
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9058004640002
Salary Total: $6,459
Total Pay: $73,190

Ava Wright holds the role of Environmental Planner at Transportation within District 5. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,190. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Rebeka Riesen

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2024 total comp

$73,040

Sub-department: District 9
Base pay: $72,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,040
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Inyo
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,214
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9091014640032
Salary Total: $6,214
Total Pay: $73,040

Rebeka Riesen holds the role of Environmental Planner at Transportation within District 9. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,040. Union affiliation: R01.

Jennifer Jones

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2025 total comp

$71,084

Sub-department: District 3
Base pay: $69,916
Overtime: $567
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Yuba
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,720
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9038014640106
Salary Total: $6,208
Total Pay: $71,084

At Transportation, Jennifer Jones serves as a Environmental Planner within District 3. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,084. They are represented by R01.

Jem Unger Hicks

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2023 total comp

$69,817

Sub-department: District 7
Base pay: $69,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,817
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9071704640062
Salary Total: $6,335
Total Pay: $69,817

Jem Unger Hicks works as a Environmental Planner for Transportation within District 7. Their status is full-time. Jem earned $69,817 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Catalina Foster

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2024 total comp

$66,893

Sub-department: District 5
Base pay: $66,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,893
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,214
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9058004640001
Salary Total: $6,464
Total Pay: $66,893

At Transportation, Catalina Foster serves as a Environmental Planner within District 5. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,893. Union affiliation: R01.

Emma Maggioncalda

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2023 total comp

$59,851

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $59,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,851
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,033
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000744640005
Salary Total: $6,033
Total Pay: $59,851

Emma Maggioncalda is a Environmental Planner at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $59,851. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Nicole Lewis

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2025 total comp

$37,288

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $35,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,511
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,288
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,918
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000744640006
Salary Total: $5,740
Total Pay: $37,288

Nicole Lewis is a Environmental Planner at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,288. Their bargaining unit is R01.

William Polster

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2025 total comp

$26,056

Sub-department: District 12
Base pay: $25,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Orange
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,214
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9121704640006
Salary Total: $6,464
Total Pay: $26,056

William Polster holds the role of Environmental Planner at Transportation within District 12. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,056. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Pauline Fadakaran

Environmental Planner/Transportation

2024 total comp

$1,127

Sub-department: District 8
Base pay: $834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,127
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9081024640023
Salary Total: $6,335
Total Pay: $1,127

Pauline Fadakaran holds the role of Environmental Planner at Transportation within District 8. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,127. Their bargaining unit is R01.