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 14
Accountant II/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Aquino holds the role of Accountant II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,531.
Senior Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Philip Hagen serves as a Senior Arboretum Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,507.
Power Equipment Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Timothy Krogh serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,474.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Valdez holds the role of Cement & Concrete Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,418.
Staff Development Specialist/Parks & Recreation Department
Newsha Mehrabian is a Staff Development Specialist at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128,417.
Locksmith/Parks & Recreation Department
Robert Suanders is a Locksmith at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,811.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Anthony Gillespie is a General Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,787.
Tree Trimmer/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesus Aguinaga is a Tree Trimmer at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,730.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Arturo Simuta Guzman works as a General Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Arturo earned $127,641 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Corpus works as a Power Equipment Technician for Parks & Recreation Department. Christopher earned $127,569 in 2025.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Dustin Brahs holds the role of Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,559.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Thomas Luu works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Parks & Recreation Department. Thomas earned $127,497 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Parks & Recreation Department
Irene Sanchez is a Staff Assistant II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,426.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Heriberto Diaz holds the role of Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,402.
Procurement Assistant I/Parks & Recreation Department
Yuwei Zeng holds the role of Procurement Assistant I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,392.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Angel Salazar is a Painter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,341.
Senior Cashier/Parks & Recreation Department
Silvia Pena holds the role of Senior Cashier at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,332.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Parks & Recreation Department
Eduardo Aleman holds the role of Departmental Personnel Assistant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,247.
Light Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Laurence Rodriguez serves as a Light Tractor Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,086.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Suzanne Miller works as a Crew Instructor for Parks & Recreation Department. Suzanne earned $126,902 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Marisela Mena works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Marisela earned $126,687 in 2025.
Public Information Associate/Parks & Recreation Department
Johnny Kirk holds the role of Public Information Associate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,635.
Accounting Technician I/Parks & Recreation Department
Thomas Lew is a Accounting Technician I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,624.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Loung Luong serves as a Crew Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,591.
Aquatics Maintenance Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
Terrence Green works as a Aquatics Maintenance Technician for Parks & Recreation Department. Terrence earned $126,409 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker III/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Michael Barajas serves as a Warehouse Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,394.
Staff Assistant I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Johnathan Thompson serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,379.
Public Information Associate/Parks & Recreation Department
Joshua Van Gundy is a Public Information Associate at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,333.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Warren Pierce works as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Warren earned $126,313 in 2025.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Gerald Marin works as a Recreation Services Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Gerald earned $126,139 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Priscilla Rojas holds the role of Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,965.
Senior Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Gabriel Godinez works as a Senior Secretary III for Parks & Recreation Department. Gabriel earned $125,851 in 2025.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Jorge Campos works as a General Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Jorge earned $125,805 in 2025.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Juventino Moreno is a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,763.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
Olivia Miseroy is a Regional Park Superintendent I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,714.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicholas Lara is a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,568.
Senior General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Armando Morales serves as a Senior General Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,544.
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.