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
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Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
Traci Anthony holds the role of Assistant Regional Recreation Direc at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,016.
Plant Science Librarian/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Leena Waller serves as a Plant Science Librarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,739.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kevin Murray serves as a Assistant Regional Recreation Direc. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,691.
Park Project Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
Kevin Kane is a Park Project Coordinator at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,675.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Parks & Recreation Department
Eva Jusup is a Landscape Contract Monitor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,279.
Administrative Assistant III/Parks & Recreation Department
Adrian Luevano works as a Administrative Assistant III for Parks & Recreation Department. Adrian earned $156,028 in 2025.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Castillo holds the role of Cement & Concrete Finisher at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,960.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Parks & Recreation Department
Eduardo Vidal is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,740.
Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Mike Timperio works as a Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Mike earned $155,523 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Karla Perez Chelu works as a Management Analyst for Parks & Recreation Department. Karla earned $155,396 in 2025.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
John Baker holds the role of Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,877.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Leovardo Villanueva is a Plumber at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,856.
Carpenter Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Barry Hedrick serves as a Carpenter Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,775.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Parks & Recreation Department
Anthony Guajardo is a Landscape Contract Monitor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,678.
Carpenter/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Ortiz-Montoya works as a Carpenter for Parks & Recreation Department. Juan earned $154,649 in 2025.
Painter Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Leon Evans Ii holds the role of Painter Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,518.
Power Sweeper Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Juan Hernandez Lopez serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,279.
Park Project Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
Seth Babb works as a Park Project Coordinator for Parks & Recreation Department. Seth earned $153,842 in 2025.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Tina Nuss serves as a Landscape Contract Monitor. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,600.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Guadalupe Nicolas-Ruiz serves as a Cement & Concrete Finisher. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,414.
Management Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Hermelinda Resendez is a Management Secretary III at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,353.
Heavy Power Equipment Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
John Guardado works as a Heavy Power Equipment Operator for Parks & Recreation Department. John earned $153,309 in 2025.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Lopez works as a Recreation Services Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Daniel earned $153,240 in 2025.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesus Alfonso is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,769.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Parks & Recreation Department
Johnny Vasquez holds the role of Cement & Concrete Finisher at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,417.
Assistant Superintendent, Hollywood Bowl/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Thomas Waldron serves as a Assistant Superintendent, Hollywood Bowl. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,337.
Management Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Christine Miranda works as a Management Secretary III for Parks & Recreation Department. Christine earned $152,324 in 2025.
Landscape Architectural Associate/Parks & Recreation Department
Evelina Cardenas is a Landscape Architectural Associate at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,103.
Utility Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mark Felix serves as a Utility Tractor Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,006.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Hamilton works as a Recreation Services Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Michael earned $151,947 in 2025.
Accountant III/Parks & Recreation Department
Hue Yim works as a Accountant III for Parks & Recreation Department. Hue earned $151,895 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Guerrero is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $151,856.
Landscape Architectural Associate/Parks & Recreation Department
Jeremy Bok holds the role of Landscape Architectural Associate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,695.
Park Planner/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Natasha Krakowiak serves as a Park Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,302.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Jenny Flores is a Management Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $151,204.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricardo Diaz works as a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Ricardo earned $151,199 in 2025.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
David Moronez Jr works as a Regional Park Superintendent I for Parks & Recreation Department. David earned $151,120 in 2025.
Accountant III/Parks & Recreation Department
Queenie Lum Wu holds the role of Accountant III at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,698.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Abrego holds the role of Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,645.
Area Pools Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Yasmin Sanchez holds the role of Area Pools Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,605.