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 16
Senior General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Meraz works as a Senior General Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Juan earned $120,579 in 2025.
Area Pools Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Gerardo Aguila works as a Area Pools Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Gerardo earned $120,288 in 2025.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Eric Maldonado Cruz serves as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,288.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
David Gomez is a Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,260.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Tonio Hernandez works as a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Tonio earned $120,259 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Saranna Khaing works as a Management Analyst for Parks & Recreation Department. Saranna earned $120,247 in 2025.
Light Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaime Nungaray works as a Light Tractor Operator for Parks & Recreation Department. Jaime earned $120,201 in 2025.
Accounting Technician I/Parks & Recreation Department
Kelly Parks is a Accounting Technician I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,186.
Staff Assistant I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacqueline Rodriguez works as a Staff Assistant I for Parks & Recreation Department. Jacqueline earned $119,699 in 2025.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Javier Marin is a Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,655.
Senior Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Myra Calderon serves as a Senior Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,375.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrew Rodriguez is a Painter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,287.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
April Walton works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. April earned $119,249 in 2025.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ricardo Broughton serves as a Crew Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,245.
Equipment Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Castaneda is a Equipment Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,147.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Jared Wright holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,064.
Senior Secretary II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Yun Chen Tsai serves as a Senior Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,996.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Victor Campos holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,939.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jonathan Cardenas serves as a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,893.
Staff Assistant I/Parks & Recreation Department
Barrie Jackson works as a Staff Assistant I for Parks & Recreation Department. Barrie earned $118,725 in 2025.
Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
Arnold Teran Jr is a Arboretum Gardener at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $118,457.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nelli Atabekyan serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,451.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Valentin Flores is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $118,304.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Julio Diaz holds the role of Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,140.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
Sarah Brewer holds the role of Regional Park Superintendent I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,980.
Light Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Juan Cabral serves as a Light Tractor Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,907.
Aquatics Maintenance Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
Brandon Oliva holds the role of Aquatics Maintenance Technician at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,781.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Seneti Kongaika-Hernandez works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Seneti earned $117,649 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Parks & Recreation Department
Marlene Bernal works as a Staff Assistant I for Parks & Recreation Department. Marlene earned $117,619 in 2025.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Odell Anderson Jr works as a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Odell earned $117,513 in 2025.
Sign Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Agustin Mccord holds the role of Sign Painter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,489.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
William Jarrett is a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,226.
Accounting Technician II/Parks & Recreation Department
Lucy Salazar works as a Accounting Technician II for Parks & Recreation Department. Lucy earned $117,167 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Deisy Rojas serves as a Recreation Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,673.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Richard Peralta is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $116,605.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Jason Ramirez works as a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Jason earned $116,531 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
George Rasmussen Jr holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,471.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Eveline Pineda works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Eveline earned $116,465 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Parks & Recreation Department
Edward Moradians is a Staff Assistant I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $116,096.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexandra Avila is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $115,665.