City of Phoenix, Arizona / Parks and Recreation Department
Agency file
The Parks and Recreation Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 792 employees with median total compensation of $52,667; the highest distinct record was $237,062.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 792 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,667) — 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 $88,408 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,913. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36.2M — | 744 — | $48,447 — |
| 2024 | $39.9M ▲ 10.1% | 758 ▲ 1.9% | $51,579 ▲ 6.5% |
| 2025 | $42M ▲ 5.4% | 792 ▲ 4.5% | $52,667 ▲ 2.1% |
Record list
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Equipment Op III/Parks and Recreation Department
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Brennen Longo is a Equipment Op III at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,146.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Travis Lavine works as a Gardener for Parks and Recreation Department. Travis earned $40,129 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Robert Shannon holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,010.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Anthony Davis serves as a Parks Foreman I. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,760.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Stefanie Garcia works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Stefanie earned $39,752 in 2025.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Nicholas Garcia serves as a Gardener*Sprinkler System. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,746.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Tobias Talmadge is a Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $39,736.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Johnathon Arroyo works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Johnathon earned $39,707 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Lolo Mungia serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,696.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Christina Romo is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,694.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ramona Pletcher holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,661.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Vincent Gonzales serves as a Trades Helper. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,658.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Alex Banegas is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,590.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Al Agellon works as a Park Ranger*Preserve for Parks and Recreation Department. Al earned $39,588 in 2025.
Parks & Recreation Aide*Cash/Parks and Recreation Department
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Dakota Rogers is a Parks & Recreation Aide*Cash at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,468.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Gabino Carbajal works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Gabino earned $39,404 in 2025.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Arnoldo Penuelas is a Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,305.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Marylinda Garcia holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,221.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ravan Brown is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,171.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Carlos Grambs serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,069.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Miguel Cerda holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,997.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Michael Marinez Jr holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,983.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Art Verdoza works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Art earned $38,974 in 2025.
Museum Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Rebecca Vega works as a Museum Aide for Parks and Recreation Department. Rebecca earned $38,920 in 2023.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Frankie Garza serves as a Gardener*Sprinkler System. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,870.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Richard Vasquez Sr holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,816.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Steven Jaime is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,750.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Nicholas Lomas holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,722.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Alex Prieto serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,563.
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Hector Ortega is a Urban Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $38,544.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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David Robles holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,493.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Nathan Medina is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $38,488.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Francisco Leon serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,464.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Lupita Rubio works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Lupita earned $38,312 in 2025.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Parks and Recreation Department
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Emilio Carranza works as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) for Parks and Recreation Department. Emilio earned $38,290 in 2023.
Park Ranger Supervisor*Urban/Parks and Recreation Department
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Robert Albritton Ii works as a Park Ranger Supervisor*Urban for Parks and Recreation Department. Robert earned $38,259 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Juan Pinon serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,244.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jorge Elizalde is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,211.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jaden Bivens works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Jaden earned $38,124 in 2025.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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John Jackson is a Recreation Coordinator II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $38,056.