Senior Land and Water Use Scientist
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $10,856 to $13,493 | $130,272 to $161,916 |
Representation
California Association of Professional Scientists (UAW Local 1115) represents Bargaining Unit S10.
Where these jobs are
1 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Water Resources | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Conservation Scientists across all California employers was $79,810 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $130,272 to $161,916 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 24 Classes to be abolished when the class becomes vacant. No appointment documents effective on or after the date of State Personnel Board action are to be processed for the class.