California / Parks and Recreation
Agency file
The Parks and Recreation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2023, this agency had 7,224 employees with median total compensation of $24,870; the highest distinct record was $244,683.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 7,224 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($24,870) — 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 $101,535 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,838. 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 104
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Rowan N Graening is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,709. Union affiliation: E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Anthony A Garcia holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,684. Union affiliation: R12.
Restoration Work Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Michael F Byram is a Restoration Work Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,659. They are represented by R12.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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Hazel J Whittaker-Rogers holds the role of Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal- at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,657. They are represented by E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Patricia A Frye is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,655. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jamar L Jones serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,655. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Matthew A Brown serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,651. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Vincent M Levesque is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,648. They are represented by E.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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Brian J Nevis is a Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal- at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,642. Their bargaining unit is E.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Macenzie L Mclernon serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,628. Union affiliation: R01.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Dionicio R Moreno holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,625. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Colin S Boothman serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,610. They are represented by R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Thomas P Rogers works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Thomas earned $19,610 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Cassandra E Van Dyne works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Cassandra earned $19,603 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Leonardo J Cervantes is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,595. They are represented by E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Atlantis C Riddle serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,576. They are represented by E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher E Celeri is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,568. Their bargaining unit is E.
Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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David M Junkans works as a Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways for Parks and Recreation. David earned $19,564 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Sichelle A Worley works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Sichelle earned $19,551 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Adam C Aldridge holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,543. Union affiliation: R07.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Molly P Manzano works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Molly earned $19,542 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Megan T Ditlof serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,539. Union affiliation: R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Alyssa R Chase holds the role of Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,527. They are represented by E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Zachary Ma Staley holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,520. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kaitlyn R Tolin serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,501. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Riley H White works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Riley earned $19,496 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Sara J Czarnecki is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,462. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Andrei M Higuera is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,461. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Paula J Taylor-Ofwono serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,443. Their bargaining unit is E.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Amanda Diyin Lightfoot-Wright is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,430. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Scott A Robertson holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,427. Union affiliation: E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Reed L Barbour serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,419. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, George N Jaqua serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,417. Union affiliation: R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Lillian A Armstrong serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,407. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Tania L Estrada Rodriguez holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,404. Union affiliation: E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Andy Romero is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,394. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Rosie Plasencia works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Rosie earned $19,364 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Callen M Viter holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,327. Union affiliation: R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brandi L Brudvig serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,324. Their bargaining unit is E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew H Waller holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,303. Union affiliation: R07.