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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Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Alex Gallo works as a Electrician for Parks & Recreation Department. Alex earned $160,154 in 2025.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
John Norcia is a Regional Park Superintendent I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,956.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricardo Ceja works as a Recreation Services Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Ricardo earned $159,856 in 2025.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Rodolfo Montoya holds the role of Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,798.
Management Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Rechelle Lewis works as a Management Secretary III for Parks & Recreation Department. Rechelle earned $159,441 in 2025.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, William Champion serves as a Assistant Regional Recreation Direc. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,397.
General Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jimmy Martinez serves as a General Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,371.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lacoya Pugh serves as a Recreation Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,291.
Painter Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Noe Santiago Lorenzo serves as a Painter Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,659.
Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Henry Brouwer holds the role of Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,369.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Michelle Lee-Whitaker serves as a Recreation Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,091.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaheel Dixon holds the role of Regional Park Superintendent I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,070.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Grajeda is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,899.
Video Production Specialist/Parks & Recreation Department
Patrick Wynne holds the role of Video Production Specialist at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,827.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Roy Higgins serves as a Refrigeration Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,755.
Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dwight Ponder serves as a Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,495.
Accountant III/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ben Li serves as a Accountant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,475.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
Traci Anthony holds the role of Assistant Regional Recreation Direc at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,016.
Plant Science Librarian/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Leena Waller serves as a Plant Science Librarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,739.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kevin Murray serves as a Assistant Regional Recreation Direc. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,691.
Park Project Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
Kevin Kane is a Park Project Coordinator at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,675.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Parks & Recreation Department
Eva Jusup is a Landscape Contract Monitor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,279.
Administrative Assistant III/Parks & Recreation Department
Adrian Luevano works as a Administrative Assistant III for Parks & Recreation Department. Adrian earned $156,028 in 2025.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Castillo holds the role of Cement & Concrete Finisher at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,960.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Parks & Recreation Department
Eduardo Vidal is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,740.
Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Mike Timperio works as a Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Mike earned $155,523 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Karla Perez Chelu works as a Management Analyst for Parks & Recreation Department. Karla earned $155,396 in 2025.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
John Baker holds the role of Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,877.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Leovardo Villanueva is a Plumber at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,856.
Carpenter Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Barry Hedrick serves as a Carpenter Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,775.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Parks & Recreation Department
Anthony Guajardo is a Landscape Contract Monitor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,678.
Carpenter/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Ortiz-Montoya works as a Carpenter for Parks & Recreation Department. Juan earned $154,649 in 2025.
Painter Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Leon Evans Ii holds the role of Painter Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,518.
Power Sweeper Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Juan Hernandez Lopez serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,279.
Park Project Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
Seth Babb works as a Park Project Coordinator for Parks & Recreation Department. Seth earned $153,842 in 2025.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Tina Nuss serves as a Landscape Contract Monitor. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,600.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Guadalupe Nicolas-Ruiz serves as a Cement & Concrete Finisher. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,414.
Management Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Hermelinda Resendez is a Management Secretary III at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,353.
Heavy Power Equipment Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
John Guardado works as a Heavy Power Equipment Operator for Parks & Recreation Department. John earned $153,309 in 2025.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Lopez works as a Recreation Services Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Daniel earned $153,240 in 2025.