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 18
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Ashure Yonan serves as a Urban Forestry Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,230.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Richard Hernandez serves as a Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,153.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jesus Gutierrez holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,133.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Roy Galindo Iii holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,131.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, James Engram serves as a Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,061.
Recreation Programmer/Parks and Recreation Department
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Darren Lujan holds the role of Recreation Programmer at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,941.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jose Alvarez Hernandez works as a Trades Helper for Parks and Recreation Department. Jose earned $42,936 in 2025.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Javier Carreon Jr is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $42,918.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Oscar Funes is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $42,794.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Tommy Banegas serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,784.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Tonia Martinez holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,776.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Brandon Martinez works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Brandon earned $42,674 in 2024.
Customer Service Clerk/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Candida Pontious serves as a Customer Service Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,645.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jasmine Barger works as a Gardener*Sprinkler System for Parks and Recreation Department. Jasmine earned $42,624 in 2023.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jack Vargas works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Jack earned $42,326 in 2025.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Andrew Clark holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,230.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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David Anthony is a Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $42,185.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Eduardo Diaz is a Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $42,148.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jose Zubia is a Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $42,028.
Customer Service Clerk*Lead-U7/Parks and Recreation Department
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Rachel Shelley holds the role of Customer Service Clerk*Lead-U7 at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,924.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Enrique Chacon is a Parks Foreman I at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $41,826.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Justin Goss holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,717.
Recreation Programmer/Parks and Recreation Department
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Andrew Clark holds the role of Recreation Programmer at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,690.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Vanessa Cisneroz is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $41,591.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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John Cervantez holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,545.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Elijah Peralez serves as a Gardener*Sprinkler System. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,308.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Benny Ortiz holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,273.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Kamron Grayson holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,233.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Richard Cobos works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Richard earned $41,186 in 2025.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Michael Vega holds the role of Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,181.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Tanner House works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Tanner earned $41,138 in 2023.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jose Robledo works as a Trades Helper for Parks and Recreation Department. Jose earned $41,101 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Christopher Rodriguez is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $40,994.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ruben Pizano Iii holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,976.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Derrion Barnes works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Derrion earned $40,962 in 2023.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Gerardo Cabrera serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,890.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Aaron Armstrong Jr holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,818.
Human Resources Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
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Connie Mendoza is a Human Resources Supervisor at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $40,815.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Emily Perry holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,793.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Mario Arroyo serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,756.