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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 12
Park Ranger*Urban/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Manuel Nunez holds the role of Park Ranger*Urban at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,208.
Secretary II/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Virginia Kanuho works as a Secretary II for Parks and Recreation Department. Virginia earned $56,187 in 2025.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Dale Gillespie is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $56,154.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Javaughn Blackwell serves as a Recreation Coordinator II. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,136.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Ruben Garcia works as a Gardener for Parks and Recreation Department. Ruben earned $56,128 in 2025.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Samantha Nickel works as a Park Ranger*Preserve for Parks and Recreation Department. Samantha earned $56,111 in 2025.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Chad Treinen works as a Recreation Coordinator II for Parks and Recreation Department. Chad earned $55,879 in 2023.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Vincent Perez holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,865.
Building Maintenance Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Eduardo Diaz serves as a Building Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,852.
Supplies Clerk Iii*U7/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Larry Ortiz is a Supplies Clerk Iii*U7 at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,806.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Jose Gomez Leuridan is a Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,777.
Supplies Clerk Iii*U7/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Pedro Grijalva serves as a Supplies Clerk Iii*U7. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,699.
Parks Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Isaiah Nunez is a Parks Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,697.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Edward Moraga serves as a Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,572.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Christopher Manning serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,446.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Bryan Maldonado works as a Gardener*Sprinkler System for Parks and Recreation Department. Bryan earned $55,353 in 2025.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Carlo Tewksbury works as a Recreation Coordinator II for Parks and Recreation Department. Carlo earned $55,334 in 2024.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Connie Butterbrodt works as a Gardener*Sprinkler System for Parks and Recreation Department. Connie earned $55,319 in 2025.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Lionzo Estrada serves as a Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,290.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Pena serves as a Trades Helper. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,269.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Devin Lancelot serves as a Gardener*Sprinkler System. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,231.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Mary Alvarado serves as a Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,943.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Esther Zanovitch is a Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $54,916.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Michael Ashford Ii is a Parks Foreman I at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $54,849.
Park Ranger Supv*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Colin Gil holds the role of Park Ranger Supv*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,736.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Cole Glanzer holds the role of Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,719.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jared Washburn serves as a Park Ranger*Preserve. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,703.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Gabriela Almada works as a Gardener for Parks and Recreation Department. Gabriela earned $54,682 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Genaro Vargas is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $54,674.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Juan Amaro holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,638.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Susan Esquer holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,638.
Account Clerk III/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Melissa Lopez-Villalpando holds the role of Account Clerk III at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,601.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Pilar Carvajal works as a Park Ranger II for Parks and Recreation Department. Pilar earned $54,555 in 2024.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
David Rico is a Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $54,446.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Salvador Reyes serves as a Gardener*Sprinkler System. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,407.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
At Parks and Recreation Department, Steven Garfinkel serves as a Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,400.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Hanna Armadillo holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,324.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Antonella Carrasco works as a Parks Foreman I for Parks and Recreation Department. Antonella earned $54,309 in 2025.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
Joseph Santillan holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,236.
Park Ranger Supervisor*Urban/Parks and Recreation Department
Source-specific fields
James Geraci holds the role of Park Ranger Supervisor*Urban at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,096.