Los Angeles County / Parks & Recreation Department
Agency file
The Parks & Recreation Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 3,218 employees with median total compensation of $25,749; the highest distinct record was $569,018.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,218 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($25,749) — 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 $150,049 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,753. 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
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Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Manuel Gonzalez is a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,436.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Sandy Farran works as a Crew Instructor for Parks & Recreation Department. Sandy earned $125,374 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Maureen Jackson is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,342.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cedrick Buckner serves as a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,173.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Carlos Gonzalez is a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,151.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Mark Capelouto is a General Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,045.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Oscar Vasquez works as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter for Parks & Recreation Department. Oscar earned $124,903 in 2025.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
Helen Wong holds the role of Regional Park Superintendent I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,876.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Parks & Recreation Department
Eileen Reyes holds the role of Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,780.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Paul Aguirre works as a General Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Paul earned $124,678 in 2025.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Marcos Vielmas holds the role of Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,647.