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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Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Lorenzo Rodriguez Benitez is a Urban Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $60,059.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Miguel San Miguel works as a Trades Helper for Parks and Recreation Department. Miguel earned $60,038 in 2025.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jessica Rascon works as a Recreation Coordinator II for Parks and Recreation Department. Jessica earned $59,988 in 2024.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Alejandro Macias serves as a Park Ranger II. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,953.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ruben Garcia is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $59,881.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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J Soto works as a Park Ranger II for Parks and Recreation Department. J earned $59,793 in 2024.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Elias Achey holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,580.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Antonio Rodriguez works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Antonio earned $59,486 in 2025.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Joseph Rodriquez holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,347.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Gene Narciso holds the role of Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,338.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Adam Rouse is a Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $59,330.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Carlos Coreas serves as a Gardener*Sprinkler System. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,256.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Fred Johnson Jr works as a Parks Foreman I for Parks and Recreation Department. Fred earned $59,229 in 2025.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Brian Krauss serves as a Park Ranger II. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,214.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Peter White is a Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $59,123.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Rodney Hunter Jr works as a Park Ranger*Preserve for Parks and Recreation Department. Rodney earned $59,003 in 2025.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Roman Navarro is a Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $58,988.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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James Livingston works as a Park Ranger*Preserve for Parks and Recreation Department. James earned $58,983 in 2025.
Park Ranger III/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jana Benson holds the role of Park Ranger III at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,959.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Calvin Schexnayder serves as a Park Ranger II. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,889.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Marylou Jones holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,844.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Phillip Smith holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,826.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Alyssa Gonzales holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,744.
Park Ranger III/Parks and Recreation Department
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Milo Neild holds the role of Park Ranger III at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,674.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Christian Johnson holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,615.
Parks Foreman II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Cosme Cruz Cruz holds the role of Parks Foreman II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,529.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jacob Chavez is a Parks Foreman I at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $58,489.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Raven Peters serves as a Park Ranger II. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,388.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Luis Guzman serves as a Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,372.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Cassandra Castellanos holds the role of Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,371.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jesus Hernandez holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,362.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Joseph Santillan works as a Park Ranger*Preserve for Parks and Recreation Department. Joseph earned $58,362 in 2025.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Fernando Guillen Jr is a Parks Foreman I at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $58,355.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jayson Wigley holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,349.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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George Ronquillo Jr is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $58,255.
Building Maintenance Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
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Armando Montelongo holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,111.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Pilar Carvajal serves as a Park Ranger*Preserve. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,053.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Aaron Armstrong works as a Trades Helper for Parks and Recreation Department. Aaron earned $58,001 in 2025.
Park Ranger*Urban/Parks and Recreation Department
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Anthony Argomaniz is a Park Ranger*Urban at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $57,967.
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, David Gonzalez serves as a Urban Forestry Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,860.