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 3
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joaquin Falcon serves as a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,703.
Departmental Facilities Planner II/Parks & Recreation Department
Michelle O'Connor works as a Departmental Facilities Planner II for Parks & Recreation Department. Michelle earned $205,498 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Parks & Recreation Department
Lyle Goldstein is a Administrative Services Manager II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,278.
Supervising Landscape Architect I/Parks & Recreation Department
Todd Schmit holds the role of Supervising Landscape Architect I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,159.
Plumber Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Christopher Marin serves as a Plumber Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,903.
Golf Director/Parks & Recreation Department
Vincent Johnson works as a Golf Director for Parks & Recreation Department. Vincent earned $204,874 in 2025.
Accounting Officer II/Parks & Recreation Department
Margarita Jimenez holds the role of Accounting Officer II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,601.
Executive Secretary I/Parks & Recreation Department
Norma Rios works as a Executive Secretary I for Parks & Recreation Department. Norma earned $204,460 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ararat Akopyan serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $203,935.
Administrative Services Manager II/Parks & Recreation Department
Erick Rangel holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,488.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Oscar Villagomez holds the role of Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,436.
Executive Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Elva Espinoza is a Executive Secretary III at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $203,154.
Electrician Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Alfredo Antuna holds the role of Electrician Working Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,084.
Departmental Facilities Planner II/Parks & Recreation Department
Jorge Gutierrez holds the role of Departmental Facilities Planner II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,048.
Regional Park Superintendent III/Parks & Recreation Department
William Mercado holds the role of Regional Park Superintendent III at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,807.
Head, Marketing and Communications/Parks & Recreation Department
Fernanda Feres is a Head, Marketing and Communications at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,752.
Welder-Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Marco Vazquez is a Welder-Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,597.
Administrative Services Manager II/Parks & Recreation Department
Alana White works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Parks & Recreation Department. Alana earned $201,343 in 2025.
Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Miguel Vazquez holds the role of Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,725.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Latrina Phillips serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $200,670.
Departmental Facilities Planner I/Parks & Recreation Department
Bryan Moscardini is a Departmental Facilities Planner I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,073.
Plumber Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Paul Flores is a Plumber Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,857.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Javier Barba works as a Plumber for Parks & Recreation Department. Javier earned $199,834 in 2025.
Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kenya Williams serves as a Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $199,267.
Departmental Facilities Planner II/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Abratte holds the role of Departmental Facilities Planner II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,157.
Regional Park Superintendent II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Diane Sipos serves as a Regional Park Superintendent II. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,838.
Executive Officer, Arboretum (Uc)/Parks & Recreation Department
Hae Oh works as a Executive Officer, Arboretum (Uc) for Parks & Recreation Department. Hae earned $197,483 in 2025.
Plumber Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Brian Pollaccia works as a Plumber Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Brian earned $197,328 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Humberto Chairez serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $197,051.
Plumber Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Mota holds the role of Plumber Working Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,999.
Senior Network Systems Administrator/Parks & Recreation Department
Tin Ly is a Senior Network Systems Administrator at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $196,810.
Electrician Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Oscar Rodriguez serves as a Electrician Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,796.
Regional Park Superintendent II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Michelle Hazlett serves as a Regional Park Superintendent II. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,541.
Administrative Services Manager II/Parks & Recreation Department
Agie Jordan Iii works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Parks & Recreation Department. Agie earned $196,107 in 2025.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Thanh Tran is a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $196,099.
Administrative Assistant III/Parks & Recreation Department
Victor Tung is a Administrative Assistant III at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $195,841.
Project Director I/Parks & Recreation Department
Joseph Matthews holds the role of Project Director I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,605.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Malaisha Hughes holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,565.
Plumber Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Santiago Luna works as a Plumber Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Santiago earned $195,459 in 2025.
Senior Biologist/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, James Henrich serves as a Senior Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,936.