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 4
Electrician Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Carlos Gonzalez serves as a Electrician Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,416.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Green is a Administrative Services Manager I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $194,396.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Susan Castro-Valenzuela is a Administrative Services Manager I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,861.
Regional Park Superintendent II/Parks & Recreation Department
Hector Inzunza works as a Regional Park Superintendent II for Parks & Recreation Department. Hector earned $193,773 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Marybeth Vergara serves as a Administrative Services Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,771.
Assistant Director Parks and Recreation (Uc)/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Deanne Dedmon serves as a Assistant Director Parks and Recreation (Uc). Their 2025 pay totaled $193,705.
Regnl Operations Manager Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Ralston works as a Regnl Operations Manager Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Michael earned $193,434 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Maria Trujillo holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $192,627.
Departmental Facilities Planner I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dore Burry serves as a Departmental Facilities Planner I. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,288.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Raymundo Barbosa is a Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,219.
Supvg Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Carl Anderson works as a Supvg Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Carl earned $191,646 in 2025.
Public Information Specialist/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Annette Kondo serves as a Public Information Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,445.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Nelie Mutuc-Agno holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,212.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Thomas Braden works as a Plumber for Parks & Recreation Department. Thomas earned $190,781 in 2025.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Walter Castro holds the role of Electrician at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,672.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Raul De La Rosa holds the role of Plumber at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,995.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cheng-Fang Yu serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,585.
Architect/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Ok holds the role of Architect at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,339.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Olivas holds the role of Electrician at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,012.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Edgar Murguia serves as a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,161.
Departmental Facilities Planner I/Parks & Recreation Department
Rigoberto Martinez is a Departmental Facilities Planner I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $187,572.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Ronald Saavedra works as a Plumber for Parks & Recreation Department. Ronald earned $187,381 in 2025.
Senior Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Armando Gonzalez holds the role of Senior Plumber at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,353.
Regional Recreation Director/Parks & Recreation Department
Jeffrey Dorst holds the role of Regional Recreation Director at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,289.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joseph Olivas serves as a Refrigeration Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $187,256.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Hernandez is a Administrative Services Manager I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $187,250.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Parks & Recreation Department
Doris Rodriguez is a Departmental Civil Service Representative at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,582.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Manuel Gonzalez is a Administrative Services Manager I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,571.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexander Smith works as a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Alexander earned $186,195 in 2025.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Mauricio Robles works as a Electrician for Parks & Recreation Department. Mauricio earned $185,781 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Fernando Cano serves as a Electro-Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,101.
Regional Park Superintendent III/Parks & Recreation Department
Shawn Wright works as a Regional Park Superintendent III for Parks & Recreation Department. Shawn earned $184,956 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Parks & Recreation Department
Gor Grigoryan is a Administrative Services Manager II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,939.
Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant/Parks & Recreation Department
Ramon Cruz works as a Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant for Parks & Recreation Department. Ramon earned $184,928 in 2025.
Program Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Arcelia Navarrete works as a Program Manager I for Parks & Recreation Department. Arcelia earned $184,419 in 2025.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Rudolph Wilker works as a Electrician for Parks & Recreation Department. Rudolph earned $183,706 in 2025.
Senior Management Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Desiree Escobedo holds the role of Senior Management Secretary III at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,580.
Welder-Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesus Bautista works as a Welder-Fitter for Parks & Recreation Department. Jesus earned $183,222 in 2025.
Network Systems Administrator II/Parks & Recreation Department
Aaron Chang works as a Network Systems Administrator II for Parks & Recreation Department. Aaron earned $183,193 in 2025.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Joshua Hernandez holds the role of Electrician at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $182,404.