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
Highest-paid first / page 11
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicholas Anderson works as a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Nicholas earned $140,824 in 2025.
Agricultural Chemical Sprayer/Parks & Recreation Department
Francisco Flores is a Agricultural Chemical Sprayer at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,630.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Rachel Rodriguez is a Management Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,522.
Senior Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Norma Hartman works as a Senior Secretary III for Parks & Recreation Department. Norma earned $140,173 in 2025.
Carpenter/Parks & Recreation Department
Samuel Abeyta is a Carpenter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,086.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Maria Chavez is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,080.
Senior Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Rebecca Pruitt serves as a Senior Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,972.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Oscar Ugalde holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,893.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jaime Moreno serves as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,853.
Utility Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Roderick Edison serves as a Utility Tractor Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,638.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Regina Bradley is a Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,583.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Francis Sanchez works as a Management Analyst for Parks & Recreation Department. Francis earned $139,411 in 2025.
Utility Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
Gerald Howard works as a Utility Tractor Operator for Parks & Recreation Department. Gerald earned $139,359 in 2025.
Senior General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Philip Blackaller serves as a Senior General Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,344.
Power Equipment Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Elpidio Resendiz serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,330.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Lanisha Smith is a Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,191.
Carpenter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Steve Mannschreck serves as a Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,151.
Procurement Assistant II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sheng Teh Chiang serves as a Procurement Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,108.
Management Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Christina Klian works as a Management Secretary III for Parks & Recreation Department. Christina earned $139,002 in 2025.
Tree Trimmer/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alejandro Ruiz serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,964.
Sign Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Javier Diaz holds the role of Sign Painter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,685.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jerome Gaines serves as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,672.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Patricia Lee is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,597.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Campos is a Painter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,504.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Bernardo Velazco works as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter for Parks & Recreation Department. Bernardo earned $138,469 in 2025.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Julio Aguirre is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,454.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Bogar Ocegueda holds the role of Painter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,446.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose De Jesus Sandoval works as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $138,318 in 2025.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Reeja Abraham works as a Recreation Services Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Reeja earned $138,130 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Alenoosh Dergarapet holds the role of Management Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,018.
Area Pools Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Makcharoenwoodhi works as a Area Pools Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Jonathan earned $137,721 in 2025.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, George Figueroa serves as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,696.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Mister Johnson is a Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,606.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Alfonso Ayala holds the role of Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,480.
Agricultural Chemical Sprayer/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, John Gallardo serves as a Agricultural Chemical Sprayer. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,424.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesse Padilla holds the role of Painter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,413.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Richard Flores Jr serves as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,345.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Arturo Gutierrez works as a Power Equipment Technician Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Arturo earned $137,230 in 2025.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
James Rickman works as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter for Parks & Recreation Department. James earned $137,220 in 2025.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Tranel Miller holds the role of Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,150.