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 10
Tree Trimmer/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Juan Ascencio serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,381.
Management Fellow/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sabine Kaprielian serves as a Management Fellow. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,165.
Power Equipment Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
Romel Valencia works as a Power Equipment Operator for Parks & Recreation Department. Romel earned $145,072 in 2025.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Oscar Coronado Rodriguez holds the role of Painter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,054.
Administrative Assistant III/Parks & Recreation Department
Cynthia Hernandez works as a Administrative Assistant III for Parks & Recreation Department. Cynthia earned $145,037 in 2025.
Senior Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Elianora Vladika is a Senior Secretary III at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,986.
Utility Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
Manuel Luna is a Utility Tractor Operator at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,927.
Information Systems Analyst II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Stephany Huynh Rivera serves as a Information Systems Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,860.
Associate Curator/Parks & Recreation Department
Ansley Davies works as a Associate Curator for Parks & Recreation Department. Ansley earned $144,842 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Parks & Recreation Department
Leticia Cornejo is a Administrative Assistant III at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,823.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Lourdes Flores works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Lourdes earned $144,801 in 2025.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Erick Vallejo serves as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,616.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Lydia Riotoc holds the role of Management Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,113.
Management Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kam Yan Carolin Cheng serves as a Management Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,095.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
David Hauser is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,004.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Alfonso Eudave is a Plumber at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,825.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ja'Miitwa Johnson serves as a Recreation Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,782.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Abel Garnica works as a Recreation Services Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Abel earned $143,498 in 2025.
Park Project Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
David Melkonuni is a Park Project Coordinator at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,464.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Tenesha Ware works as a Recreation Services Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Tenesha earned $143,373 in 2025.
Park Planner/Parks & Recreation Department
Mary Ferguson works as a Park Planner for Parks & Recreation Department. Mary earned $143,320 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Macedonio Rodriguez is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,242.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Erica Rascon holds the role of Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,013.
Power Equipment Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
Abraham Cruz works as a Power Equipment Operator for Parks & Recreation Department. Abraham earned $142,916 in 2025.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Jake Klewein holds the role of Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,861.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Renteria works as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter for Parks & Recreation Department. Juan earned $142,807 in 2025.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Thomas Fischer is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,709.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Laurent Muepo works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Laurent earned $142,562 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mariano Menjivar serves as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,503.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Caesar Avalos serves as a Painter. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,280.
Locksmith/Parks & Recreation Department
Jeffrey Gainer holds the role of Locksmith at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,186.
Utility Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
Anthony Huerta is a Utility Tractor Operator at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,101.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Taylor Barrett works as a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Taylor earned $142,086 in 2025.
Carpenter/Parks & Recreation Department
Ronnie Gage is a Carpenter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,991.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Craig Newman is a Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,522.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Tiffani Fenderson holds the role of Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,469.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jonathan Mejia serves as a Recreation Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,296.
Regional Park Superintendent III/Parks & Recreation Department
Noemi Navar works as a Regional Park Superintendent III for Parks & Recreation Department. Noemi earned $141,284 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jonathan Molina serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,166.
Power Equipment Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, George Acuna serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,062.