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 13
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Taylor Riske works as a Park Ranger II for Parks and Recreation Department. Taylor earned $54,094 in 2024.
Parks Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Jacob Chavez serves as a Parks Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,018.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jose Campos works as a Gardener*Sprinkler System for Parks and Recreation Department. Jose earned $54,008 in 2025.
Customer Service Clerk/Parks and Recreation Department
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Robyn Jackson is a Customer Service Clerk at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $53,944.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Morgan Jones works as a Park Ranger*Preserve for Parks and Recreation Department. Morgan earned $53,943 in 2025.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Scott Plebanski serves as a Park Ranger*Preserve. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,928.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Richard Hernandez Jr holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,913.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Hector Ortega works as a Parks Foreman I for Parks and Recreation Department. Hector earned $53,828 in 2025.
Accountant I/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Joe Giddens serves as a Accountant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,799.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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David Metzler Jr holds the role of Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,786.
Museum Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
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Darsita North works as a Museum Assistant for Parks and Recreation Department. Darsita earned $53,675 in 2023.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Monica Rubio holds the role of Parks Foreman I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,658.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Maribel Lowe serves as a Park Ranger II. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,547.
Human Resources Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Vanessa Perez-Olguin is a Human Resources Aide at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $53,463.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jeremy Prince is a Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $53,425.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Cymon Garrett Sr is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $53,390.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Thomas Martinez holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,296.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Samantha Nickel holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,278.
Recreation Programmer/Parks and Recreation Department
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Anthony Green holds the role of Recreation Programmer at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,256.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Manuel Gastelum Jr works as a Park Ranger*Preserve for Parks and Recreation Department. Manuel earned $53,233 in 2025.
Parks Maintenance Mech*Plumb Install/Parks and Recreation Department
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Brett Van Tichelt holds the role of Parks Maintenance Mech*Plumb Install at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,121.
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Gary Schoenfeld holds the role of Urban Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,066.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jim Sweazy is a Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $53,009.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Emir Kurtic is a Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $53,001.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Frank Devine works as a Gardener*Sprinkler System for Parks and Recreation Department. Frank earned $52,917 in 2023.
Park Ranger*Urban/Parks and Recreation Department
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Larry Bradley is a Park Ranger*Urban at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $52,897.
Accountant I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Kimberly Tucker holds the role of Accountant I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,849.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Mario Campos works as a Trades Helper for Parks and Recreation Department. Mario earned $52,841 in 2025.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, William Teneyck serves as a Park Ranger*Preserve. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,774.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Richard Chavez is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $52,692.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Gregory Colbert Jr is a Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $52,672.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Joseph Alvarado holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,667.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Luther Ware Jr serves as a Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,667.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Thomas Kuczora serves as a Park Ranger*Preserve. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,657.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Paul Westcott serves as a Park Ranger*Preserve. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,594.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Adrian Davila works as a Gardener*Sprinkler System for Parks and Recreation Department. Adrian earned $52,564 in 2025.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Hanna Ortiz serves as a Gardener. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,525.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Gerald Owen works as a Park Ranger*Preserve for Parks and Recreation Department. Gerald earned $52,495 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Roland Dimas serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,452.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Aaron Tucker holds the role of Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,395.