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 20
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Richard Vasquez Sr holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,816.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Steven Jaime is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,750.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Nicholas Lomas holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,722.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Alex Prieto serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,563.
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Hector Ortega is a Urban Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $38,544.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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David Robles holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,493.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Nathan Medina is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $38,488.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Francisco Leon serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,464.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Lupita Rubio works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Lupita earned $38,312 in 2025.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Parks and Recreation Department
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Emilio Carranza works as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) for Parks and Recreation Department. Emilio earned $38,290 in 2023.
Park Ranger Supervisor*Urban/Parks and Recreation Department
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Robert Albritton Ii works as a Park Ranger Supervisor*Urban for Parks and Recreation Department. Robert earned $38,259 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Juan Pinon serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,244.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jorge Elizalde is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,211.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jaden Bivens works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Jaden earned $38,124 in 2025.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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John Jackson is a Recreation Coordinator II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $38,056.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Filemon Caballero holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,021.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Quintella Mcwilliams holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,860.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Jesus Moreno Jr serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,773.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Scott Novack serves as a Park Ranger II. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,715.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Travis Lavine is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $37,507.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Nicholas Saenz is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $37,462.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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George Levario Jr is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $37,453.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Francisco Leon Cano is a Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $37,355.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Brody Wass works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Brody earned $37,348 in 2025.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Mark Sirota holds the role of Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,347.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Juan Rufino is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $37,188.
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Tyrell Larzelere holds the role of Urban Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,101.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Zachary Rios holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,092.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Richard Rowe holds the role of Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,024.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Steven Loehr holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,002.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Manuel Lugo works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Manuel earned $36,943 in 2025.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Veerachon Rienthong works as a Parks Foreman I for Parks and Recreation Department. Veerachon earned $36,911 in 2025.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Isaiah Nunez works as a Trades Helper for Parks and Recreation Department. Isaiah earned $36,824 in 2023.
Park Ranger*Urban/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Alejandro Delgado Hernandez serves as a Park Ranger*Urban. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,783.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Israel Resendez serves as a Gardener. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,741.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Douglas Bond serves as a Park Ranger*Preserve. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,480.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Cornelio Loera Jr is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,376.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Larry Bradley serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,068.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Alex Rocha works as a Gardener*Sprinkler System for Parks and Recreation Department. Alex earned $36,046 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Arnoldo Penuelas is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $35,890.