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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Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Carmen Quiroz is a Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $5,121.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
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Bethany Considine holds the role of Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,036.
Equipment Op I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Clifford Mcgonigle is a Equipment Op I at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $5,032.
Park Ranger III/Parks and Recreation Department
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Miguel Cordova holds the role of Park Ranger III at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,808.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ezequiel Ramirez is a Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,690.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Oscar Sandoval works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Oscar earned $4,653 in 2025.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Mark Babbage is a Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $4,651.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Roman Hernandez is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $4,564.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Howard Johnson Jr serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,402.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Ana Leo serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,286.
Park Ranger/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Tobias Talmadge serves as a Park Ranger. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,259.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Roy Griffin holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,197.
Customer Service Clerk/Parks and Recreation Department
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Freddie De La Cruz holds the role of Customer Service Clerk at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,965.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Timothy Wauro holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,910.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Andrew Orozco is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $3,787.
Equipment Op I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jason Shelley works as a Equipment Op I for Parks and Recreation Department. Jason earned $3,664 in 2025.
Recreation Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Villalba serves as a Recreation Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,652.
Recreation Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Juliana Arroyo serves as a Recreation Instructor. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,638.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Martin Leon serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,631.
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Miranda Gregory works as a Urban Forestry Technician for Parks and Recreation Department. Miranda earned $3,561 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Bernardino Lara Iii serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,505.
Clerk I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Mark Vrona holds the role of Clerk I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,240.
Recreation Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jordan Bellamy works as a Recreation Instructor for Parks and Recreation Department. Jordan earned $3,016 in 2023.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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James Geraci is a Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $2,528.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, George Seimon serves as a Park Ranger II. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,528.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Julius Wilson holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,528.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Patrick Hadley works as a Park Ranger II for Parks and Recreation Department. Patrick earned $2,528 in 2024.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Jeffrey Alcantar serves as a Park Ranger II. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,486.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Clint Wheaton holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,441.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
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Spencer Sawottke holds the role of Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,160.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Christopher Bever holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,150.
Equipment Op I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Robert Defenbaugh works as a Equipment Op I for Parks and Recreation Department. Robert earned $2,001 in 2023.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Marco Carrillo serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,962.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Carl Jaensson works as a Park Ranger II for Parks and Recreation Department. Carl earned $1,901 in 2024.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Douglas Bond works as a Park Ranger II for Parks and Recreation Department. Douglas earned $1,898 in 2024.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Donald Spaniak holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,842.
Recreation Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ella Velez works as a Recreation Instructor for Parks and Recreation Department. Ella earned $1,766 in 2025.
Parks & Recreation Aide*Cash/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Daniel Kaepplinger serves as a Parks & Recreation Aide*Cash. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,726.
Equipment Op I/Parks and Recreation Department
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John Benitez holds the role of Equipment Op I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,718.
Equipment Op II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Mark Hampton serves as a Equipment Op II. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,709.