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 24
Senior Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Laurie A Coffman works as a Senior Personnel Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Laurie earned $93,228 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Chief II/Parks and Recreation
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Russell L Citlau is a Park Maintenance Chief II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $93,193. Their bargaining unit is S12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Laureano Ortiz is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $93,094. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Marisa M Parish Hanson is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $93,075. They are represented by R10.
Park Maintenance Chief II/Parks and Recreation
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Mark W Webberley works as a Park Maintenance Chief II for Parks and Recreation. Mark earned $93,074 in 2023. Union affiliation: S12.
State Historian II/Parks and Recreation
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Edward J Carroll is a State Historian II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $93,061. They are represented by R01.
State Historian II/Parks and Recreation
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Michelle C Messinger is a State Historian II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $93,011. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Shane A Emerson works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Shane earned $92,928 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Ian D Springer holds the role of Associate State Archeologist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,903. Their bargaining unit is R10.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor II (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Mark D Allen holds the role of State Park Peace Officer Supervisor II (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,891. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Aja E Milne serves as a Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,858. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph P Abbinanti Jr holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,852. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Rebecca L Ferguson works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Rebecca earned $92,836 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Awais Sarwar is a Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $92,834. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Dylan A Ayache holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,814. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Araceli Ceja works as a Communications Operator for Parks and Recreation. Araceli earned $92,796 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
State Historian II/Parks and Recreation
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William A Burg works as a State Historian II for Parks and Recreation. William earned $92,761 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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David E Flora Jr is a Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $92,746. Their bargaining unit is R13.
Park Maintenance Chief III/Parks and Recreation
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Michael A Drye works as a Park Maintenance Chief III for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $92,738 in 2023. Union affiliation: S12.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Amy G Rigby serves as a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,709. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Cesar I Moreno serves as a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,704. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Merrilee A Byrnes works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Merrilee earned $92,703 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Ismael Carrillo serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,691. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Travis F Bjorndal holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,648. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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James R Morris works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. James earned $92,633 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Associate State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Peter L Hanchett holds the role of Associate State Archeologist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,628. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Monica J Stupaczuk works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Monica earned $92,607 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel R Christensen works as a State Park Equipment Operator for Parks and Recreation. Daniel earned $92,604 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jennifer M Ehrgood serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,580. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Brendon J Greenaway holds the role of Senior State Archeologist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,474. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Ashli B Lewis is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $92,454. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Park Maintenance Chief II/Parks and Recreation
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Brian M Hall works as a Park Maintenance Chief II for Parks and Recreation. Brian earned $92,340 in 2023. They are represented by S12.
Associate State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Scott Green is a Associate State Archeologist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $92,303. Union affiliation: R10.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Haley L Del Castillo holds the role of State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,220. They are represented by S07.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Casey J Caldwell holds the role of Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,184. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher A Oberholtzer is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $92,130. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Stephanie M Gallanosa works as a Associate State Archeologist for Parks and Recreation. Stephanie earned $92,123 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Park Maintenance Chief I/Parks and Recreation
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Chad E Rowan holds the role of Park Maintenance Chief I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,121. Union affiliation: S12.
State Park Interpreter III/Parks and Recreation
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Elise E Mcfarland is a State Park Interpreter III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $92,028. They are represented by S01.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Cheryl L Leviton is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $92,022. They are represented by R01.