Miami-Dade County / Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
Agency file
The Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 2,107 employees with median total compensation of $46,398; the highest distinct record was $313,820.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,107 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($46,398) — 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 $94,605 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $23,933. 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 15
Administrative Officer 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Claudia Varela serves as a Administrative Officer 2 within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,119.
Zoo Miami Keeper 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Andrew Hilfinger works as a Zoo Miami Keeper 2 for Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. Andrew earned $66,119 in 2026.
Zoo Miami Keeper 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Samantha Schlacks is a Zoo Miami Keeper 2 at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $66,119.
Zoological Supervisor 1/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Matthew Pron is a Zoological Supervisor 1 at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $66,053.
Deering Estate Reno&Restr Technician/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Berny Cesar holds the role of Deering Estate Reno&Restr Technician at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,011.
Turf Equipment Mechanic/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Rogelio Contino serves as a Turf Equipment Mechanic within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,011.
Painter/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Armando Quiroga serves as a Painter within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,011.
Security Alarm Specialist/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Matthew Zollo is a Security Alarm Specialist at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $66,011.
Maintenance Technician/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Osdalio Sanchez Duran holds the role of Maintenance Technician at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,011.
Maintenance Technician/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Rene Torres is a Maintenance Technician at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $66,011.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Alexander Alvarez serves as a Maintenance Mechanic within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,785.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Jorge Ochoa holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,785.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Abnel Pabon Rivera works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. Abnel earned $65,785 in 2026.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Igor Perez works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. Igor earned $65,785 in 2026.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Amauri Verdecia serves as a Maintenance Mechanic within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,785.
Administrative Support Specialist/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Ileana Arbos serves as a Administrative Support Specialist within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,755.
Auto Equipment Operator 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Juvenal Avilez is a Auto Equipment Operator 2 at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $65,257.
Auto Equipment Operator 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Omar Rosete works as a Auto Equipment Operator 2 for Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. Omar earned $65,257 in 2026.
Assistant Golf Superintendent/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Ariam Alvarez holds the role of Assistant Golf Superintendent at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,226.
Pros Natural Areas Field Supervisor/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Romeo Morua holds the role of Pros Natural Areas Field Supervisor at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,925.
Landscape Sup 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Horacio Salto holds the role of Landscape Sup 2 at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,925.
Zoo Hospital Technician/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Nolan Keeton works as a Zoo Hospital Technician for Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. Nolan earned $64,402 in 2026.
Sports Turf Supervisor 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, William Kramer serves as a Sports Turf Supervisor 2 within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,300.
Pros Cooperative Ext Sup/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Dalton Goolsby serves as a Pros Cooperative Ext Sup within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,269.
Auto Equipment Operator 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Ernesto Abella is a Auto Equipment Operator 2 at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $63,838.
Auto Equipment Operator 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Ruben Arocha works as a Auto Equipment Operator 2 for Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. Ruben earned $63,838 in 2026.
Auto Equipment Operator 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Ihosvany Arocha serves as a Auto Equipment Operator 2 within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,838.
Auto Equipment Operator 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Marvin Davis Jr holds the role of Auto Equipment Operator 2 at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,838.
Auto Equipment Operator 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Yonnis Frias serves as a Auto Equipment Operator 2 within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,838.
Auto Equipment Operator 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Osvaldo Leal holds the role of Auto Equipment Operator 2 at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,838.
Clerk 4/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Erica Williams is a Clerk 4 at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $63,777.
Clerk 4/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Lorenza Viera works as a Clerk 4 for Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. Lorenza earned $63,777 in 2026.
Senior Personnel Specialist/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Fabienne Cadet is a Senior Personnel Specialist at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $63,629.
Landscape Sup 2/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Carlos Girado works as a Landscape Sup 2 for Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. Carlos earned $63,534 in 2026.
Landscape Technician Supervisor 1/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Ramon Negron serves as a Landscape Technician Supervisor 1 within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,453.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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William Alvarez is a Maintenance Mechanic at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $63,073.
Maintenance Technician/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Alberto Padron holds the role of Maintenance Technician at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,073.
Pros Recreation Specialist/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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At Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs, Avery Coats serves as a Pros Recreation Specialist within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,010.
Pros Enforcement Specialist/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Julio Bellegarde works as a Pros Enforcement Specialist for Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. Julio earned $62,995 in 2026.
Interpretive Program Leader/Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs
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Jay Arce holds the role of Interpretive Program Leader at Parks, Recreation & Open Spcs within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,995.