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 105
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Connor E Lane is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,301. Union affiliation: E.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Patrick M Riddle serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,291. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ana M Heredia holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,284. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph M Donahue is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,280. They are represented by R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brandon L Music serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,265. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Maritza Mendoza is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,237. They are represented by E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Sebastian B Wagoner works as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Sebastian earned $19,216 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Michael R Sinnott is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,201. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jean L Parker is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,197. Their bargaining unit is E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Zachary S Fields serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,196. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Douglas T Witt is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,191. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Anthony De Maria is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,186. Union affiliation: E.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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David M Duplantier holds the role of Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal- at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,132. Union affiliation: E.
Guide Trainee Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Angela P Howell holds the role of Guide Trainee Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,121. They are represented by R01.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Aaron J Bohnen serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,113. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Rebecca C Mendoza works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Rebecca earned $19,104 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Tarah L Balden serves as a Skilled Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,104. They are represented by R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Lauren A Ricker serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,104. They are represented by E.
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Payroll for Michael P Ljungh (Maintenance Aide (Seasonal), Parks and Recreation) may cover more than one person; together they account for $19,086 in 2023.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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Leah T Braitman holds the role of Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal- at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,082. They are represented by E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Lucas J Spurrier serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,055. They are represented by E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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James P Hart works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. James earned $19,051 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jade K Hjelstrom holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,050. Union affiliation: R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Shane A Smith is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,046. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Mirolav F Radonic works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Mirolav earned $19,041 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael C Towne serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,036. Union affiliation: R12.
Graduate Student Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kaitlin R Grebe serves as a Graduate Student Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,030. They are represented by E.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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Blake T Hefner is a Environmental Services Intern at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,029. Union affiliation: E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Maegan K Ealy works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Maegan earned $19,008 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Carol A Doskey holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,002. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Aleigha E Jones works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Aleigha earned $18,995 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew J Kellison works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Matthew earned $18,987 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Janel T Garibaldi works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Janel earned $18,979 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Dispatcher-Clerk/Parks and Recreation
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Julie N Williams is a Dispatcher-Clerk at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $18,956. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Robert J Reghetti serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $18,946. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Victoria R Austin serves as a Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,930. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Daryl R Lucarelli serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $18,917. They are represented by E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Stacy H Bart works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Stacy earned $18,913 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael G Mccann serves as a Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,885. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Office Technician (General)/Parks and Recreation
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Zachary J Sandoval holds the role of Office Technician (General) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,883. They are represented by R04.