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 25
Associate Personnel Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Ivan D Pointer works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Ivan earned $91,965 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Telecommunications Systems Analyst II/Parks and Recreation
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Michael A Kampmeinert works as a Telecommunications Systems Analyst II for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $91,841 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Regional Interpretive Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Dennis L Stephen serves as a Regional Interpretive Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,821. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Chief I/Parks and Recreation
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Chad Van Doren is a Park Maintenance Chief I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $91,707. Their bargaining unit is S12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Sean R Wheeler works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Sean earned $91,611 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph M Valencia works as a Staff Services Manager I for Parks and Recreation. Joseph earned $91,590 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Alexander H Weseloh serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $91,355. Union affiliation: R07.
Museum Curator III/Parks and Recreation
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Lee M Eal is a Museum Curator III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $91,349. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Patricia A Cassaro serves as a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,223. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Research Data Analyst II/Parks and Recreation
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Tamar R Carmona works as a Research Data Analyst II for Parks and Recreation. Tamar earned $91,189 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Mason Hyland serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $91,107. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Recreation
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Laurie Taylor works as a Administrative Assistant II for Parks and Recreation. Laurie earned $91,092 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Julie D Blow serves as a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,047. Union affiliation: S01.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Michael J Pogue holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,012. They are represented by S12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Ryan T Gray works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Ryan earned $90,958 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
State Historian II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Joseph M Mcdole serves as a State Historian II. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,941. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Chief I/Parks and Recreation
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Brian Woodson works as a Park Maintenance Chief I for Parks and Recreation. Brian earned $90,922 in 2023. Union affiliation: S12.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jessica L Terry serves as a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,860. They are represented by R01.
Communications Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Glenn R Elliff works as a Communications Supervisor for Parks and Recreation. Glenn earned $90,819 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Gina M Romero holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,802. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Jeremy M Black is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $90,772. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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Dino J Modesto-Custardo holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,687. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Archivist II/Parks and Recreation
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Lola M Aguilar works as a Archivist II for Parks and Recreation. Lola earned $90,611 in 2023. Union affiliation: R21.
State Historian II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Mark A Beason serves as a State Historian II. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,601. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Alyssa C Barry is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $90,554. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Deborah L Avery holds the role of Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,507. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Keith M Slauson serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,393. They are represented by R10.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Matt L Courtney holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,387. They are represented by S12.
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Cameron D Yaple serves as a Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,351. Their bargaining unit is R13.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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Jennifer J Martin is a Staff Services Manager I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $90,342. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Sara Ms Marshall serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,335. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Associate/Parks and Recreation
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Jon A Payne works as a Information Technology Associate for Parks and Recreation. Jon earned $90,252 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Parks and Recreation
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Stephanie D Gutierrez works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Parks and Recreation. Stephanie earned $90,217 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Staff Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems-/Parks and Recreation
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Sakirah Halim is a Staff Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems- at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $90,196. Union affiliation: S01.
State Park Interpreter III/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael E Merritt serves as a State Park Interpreter III. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,175. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Noa F Rishe serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,156. They are represented by R10.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Tyler M Dossen serves as a State Park Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,120. Union affiliation: R12.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher M Alpers works as a State Park Equipment Operator for Parks and Recreation. Christopher earned $90,109 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Lorena E Warner-Lara is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $90,036. They are represented by R10.
Graphic Designer III/Parks and Recreation
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Francisca C Santana is a Graphic Designer III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $89,929. Union affiliation: R14.