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 23
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Sonia Parada works as a Custodian for Parks & Recreation Department. Sonia earned $95,182 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Salina Lopez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,123.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Omar Torres serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,087.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Edgar Molina is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,085.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Gary Ferguson serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,972.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Gina Morrow works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Gina earned $94,901 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Esther Gonzalez holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,834.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Eusevio Diaz serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,786.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Delfido Bustamante is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $94,691.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lizbeth Delgado serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,661.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Salvador Hernandez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,661.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Rosa Gonzalez - Sandoval serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,604.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Harry Sims Jr. works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Harry earned $94,406 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Robert Landers is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $94,369.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kenroy Welch Sr. serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,013.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Aranza Vazquez works as a Pool Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Aranza earned $93,820 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Raziel Palma is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,455.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Courtney Caldwell is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,448.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Michael Gonzales serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,403.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Shemaiah Benton is a Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,357.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Nevarez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,262.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alba Amaya Recinos serves as a Custodian. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,232.
Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
Edward Kardish holds the role of Arboretum Gardener at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,213.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Erasmo Lopez Jr. holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,165.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Erasmo Carrillo is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,132.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Chris Jones is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,113.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Christine Jackson works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Christine earned $92,980 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Tony Carmona holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,874.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, James Robinson serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,801.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Sherry Chamberlain holds the role of Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,683.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joaquin Villa serves as a Custodian. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,665.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Carl Bowden is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,549.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Carl Dye is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,483.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nohemi Rodriguez serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,451.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Armando Mojarro serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,424.
Senior Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Delores Rios-Ramirez works as a Senior Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Delores earned $92,379 in 2025.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Miguel Morales holds the role of Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,212.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Roberto Hernandez is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,177.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ricardo Mojarro serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,069.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Aguirre is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,021.