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 21
Recreation Programmer/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Georgia Cox serves as a Recreation Programmer. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,803.
Clerk I/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Cody Garretson serves as a Clerk I. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,675.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Madison Smith works as a Parks & Recreation Aide for Parks and Recreation Department. Madison earned $35,621 in 2025.
Clerk I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Henry Federico works as a Clerk I for Parks and Recreation Department. Henry earned $35,432 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jesse Lopez holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,351.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Amy Mitic serves as a Gardener. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,332.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Juan Vazquez is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $35,058.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Parks and Recreation Department
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Timarie Saffell holds the role of General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,018.
Management Assistant II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Sara Del Valle holds the role of Management Assistant II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,992.
Human Resources Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Danica Symons is a Human Resources Aide at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $34,750.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Jamez Watkins serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,676.
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Johnny Medina is a Urban Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $34,498.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Cruz Herrera is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $34,440.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Shon Boucher holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,067.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Rakesh Mehrotra is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,966.
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Vianney Aragon is a Urban Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,912.
GIS Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Allison Alvarado works as a GIS Technician for Parks and Recreation Department. Allison earned $33,808 in 2024.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, George De La Rosa serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,519.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Alayna Diaz serves as a Recreation Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,420.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Metriesche Mckinney serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,352.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Michael Bailon works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Michael earned $33,328 in 2024.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, David Young serves as a Recreation Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,127.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Anthony Ong serves as a Recreation Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,010.
Parks Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Efrain Gonzales serves as a Parks Equipment Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,946.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Robert Hernandez serves as a Gardener*Sprinkler System. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,938.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Parks and Recreation Department
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Seth Verastegui works as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) for Parks and Recreation Department. Seth earned $32,732 in 2023.
Urban Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
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Rodrigo Rodriguez holds the role of Urban Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,717.
Parks Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Longe serves as a Parks Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,656.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Gregory Jones holds the role of Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,582.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Franklin Roberts holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,551.
Clerk I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Lisa Bourgeois holds the role of Clerk I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,009.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ryan Betris is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,739.
Park Ranger III/Parks and Recreation Department
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Michael Spykes holds the role of Park Ranger III at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,505.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Sean Peters holds the role of Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,478.
Safety Analyst II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Colleen Murray works as a Safety Analyst II for Parks and Recreation Department. Colleen earned $30,924 in 2023.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ahmad Qadir works as a Gardener for Parks and Recreation Department. Ahmad earned $30,874 in 2025.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
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Abraham Garza works as a Recreation Leader for Parks and Recreation Department. Abraham earned $30,857 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jayden Chacon is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $30,703.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Paul Almanza Jr works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Paul earned $30,491 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Diego Rochet works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Diego earned $30,322 in 2025.