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 22
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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David R Hart works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. David earned $96,359 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Larissa C Ison serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,197. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Patricia L Shute works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Patricia earned $96,182 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Michael R Shoemaker is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $96,163. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Christopher J Heintzelman serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,062. Union affiliation: R10.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Adam K Kanthathin works as a Communications Operator for Parks and Recreation. Adam earned $95,962 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew F Dobbs is a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,961. Union affiliation: S07.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew K Momsen is a Communications Operator at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,926. Their bargaining unit is R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Briana M Estes holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,841. Union affiliation: R07.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Jennifer N Langer works as a State Park Interpreter II for Parks and Recreation. Jennifer earned $95,835 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Luke M Stone works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Luke earned $95,826 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Parks and Recreation
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Nicole S Holscher holds the role of Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,825. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Gayatri Challa serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,786. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Nathanial W Wigington is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,684. Union affiliation: R10.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Ian D Farrell works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Ian earned $95,615 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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Tanya J Bell works as a Staff Services Manager I for Parks and Recreation. Tanya earned $95,603 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Karen R Feldheim is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,502. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, John S Sayers serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,455. Their bargaining unit is R10.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kary D Tyler-Davis serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $95,411. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Cameron T Weaver is a State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,396. They are represented by R07.
Staff Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jean Nicole Lambert serves as a Staff Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,318. Union affiliation: S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Hings M Leung serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,302. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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Lori A Wojdan holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,302. They are represented by S01.
State Park Interpreter III/Parks and Recreation
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Bradley D Krey is a State Park Interpreter III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,271. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Parks and Recreation
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Rosa M Jimenez-Zelaya holds the role of Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,265. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Ryan A Diller holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,203. Union affiliation: R10.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Brendan J Hurley works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Brendan earned $95,161 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph M Stoffers works as a State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) for Parks and Recreation. Joseph earned $95,150 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Planner/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Katherine A Vallaire serves as a Senior Environmental Planner. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,139. They are represented by S01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Stephanie S Schiechl is a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,139. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Lee M Hausner is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,118. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Amber L Clark is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,112. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michelle A Forys serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,112. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Alissa R Ing serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,112. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Lyndon K Murray is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,112. Union affiliation: R10.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Yee M Lau is a Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $95,067. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Associate/Parks and Recreation
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Colby J Ainsworth holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,008. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Scott G Humphrey is a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $94,954. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Nicholas J Streit holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,949. They are represented by R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Teri L Guida serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,939. Union affiliation: S01.