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 110
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Carly E Killion is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,994. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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John R Meridith holds the role of Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,984. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Kady C Lee is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,982. They are represented by E.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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Michael P Carson works as a Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal- for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $16,980 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Kove C Pena works as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Kove earned $16,966 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Doris F Day is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,964. They are represented by E.
Guide Trainee Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Hannah M Johnke serves as a Guide Trainee Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,961. Union affiliation: R01.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jayden M Sandoval is a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,957. They are represented by R07.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Cole P Saxen serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,953. Union affiliation: R08.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Christine B Holeman holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,879. Union affiliation: R12.
Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Jacob A Woolsey works as a Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways for Parks and Recreation. Jacob earned $16,875 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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Phoenix S Judd holds the role of Environmental Services Intern at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,829. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Aaron M Herrera holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,825. Union affiliation: E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Michael M Powell is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,824. Union affiliation: E.
Pool Lifeguard -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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Jack D Douglas works as a Pool Lifeguard -Seasonal- for Parks and Recreation. Jack earned $16,809 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Luke J Hessler holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,795. Union affiliation: R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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David S Kokx holds the role of Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,787. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Madeline P Canada works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Madeline earned $16,786 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Hannah L Buckley serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $16,778. They are represented by E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jack A Canigiula works as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jack earned $16,768 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Veronique G Masse serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $16,758. They are represented by R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Savannah M Geving serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $16,743. Union affiliation: E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Daniel D Huynh serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $16,723. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Evelyn I Siguenza serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $16,720. Their bargaining unit is E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Demmuel R Eslava is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,708. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jordan P Vena holds the role of Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,694. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Brandon D Albertson works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Brandon earned $16,693 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph M Fitzgerald works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Joseph earned $16,681 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Kyra N Sheeper is a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,644. They are represented by R07.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler W Balsillie holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,634. They are represented by R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Conner J Dogherra works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Conner earned $16,609 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Mackenzie A Woods holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,596. They are represented by R07.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, James G Parker serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $16,593. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Micheal R Austin serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $16,586. They are represented by E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Travis J Brown holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,576. They are represented by R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Abigail E Elder serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $16,576. Union affiliation: E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew E Delgado works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Matthew earned $16,574 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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Charlene P Duty holds the role of Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal- at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,568. Union affiliation: E.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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Ethan M Rayner is a Environmental Services Intern at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,543. They are represented by E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Miriam J Gregory is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,531. Their bargaining unit is R12.