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 32
Associate State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Zackary M Moskowitz is a Associate State Archeologist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $82,006. Union affiliation: R10.
State Park Interpreter III/Parks and Recreation
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Alison R G Parks is a State Park Interpreter III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,975. They are represented by S01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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James P Allen holds the role of State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,963. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Helen N Boek is a Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,950. Union affiliation: R01.
Regional Interpretive Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Nancy A Mendez holds the role of Regional Interpretive Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,950. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Casey F Wear-Moline holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,896. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Erik J Taylor serves as a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,886. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Noah A Brann holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,865. They are represented by R07.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Keith E Griggs holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,855. Union affiliation: S12.
Librarian/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher N Rockwell works as a Librarian for Parks and Recreation. Christopher earned $81,842 in 2023. They are represented by R21.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Chris Conley holds the role of State Park Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,785. Union affiliation: R12.
Graphic Designer III/Parks and Recreation
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John P Underwood holds the role of Graphic Designer III at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,729. They are represented by R14.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Estephen Gonzales serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $81,702. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Linda K Rodriguez serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,694. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Interpreter III/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Alexandra M Latona serves as a State Park Interpreter III. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,663. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Taylor A Espenshade is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,658. Their bargaining unit is R10.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler D Dempewolf is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,630. Their bargaining unit is R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Timothy K Lao serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $81,610. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Gregory S Urban holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,569. Union affiliation: R07.
Associate State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Glenne A Tietzer works as a Associate State Archeologist for Parks and Recreation. Glenne earned $81,556 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Gary Harp holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,546. Union affiliation: S12.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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Sonya N Jones is a Staff Services Manager I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,530. Their bargaining unit is S01.
State Park Interpreter III/Parks and Recreation
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Robyn K Chase works as a State Park Interpreter III for Parks and Recreation. Robyn earned $81,505 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Margaret J Salazar holds the role of Communications Operator at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,493. Union affiliation: R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Jaret J Wrobel holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,453. They are represented by R07.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Darrell Layton holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,445. Union affiliation: S12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Riley A Huff serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $81,379. They are represented by R07.
Museum Curator II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, William J Jorae serves as a Museum Curator II. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,378. Union affiliation: S01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel A Toth is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,367. They are represented by R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Veronica O Cruz is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,358. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Maria E Posten holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,358. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Civil Engineer/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew A Anderson is a Associate Civil Engineer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,302. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Timothy R Slowik is a Senior State Archeologist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,283. Union affiliation: S10.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Jacob T Margetts works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Jacob earned $81,270 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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Kelly B Ures works as a Staff Services Manager I for Parks and Recreation. Kelly earned $81,263 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Senior State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael Andrew Grone serves as a Senior State Archeologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,162. They are represented by S10.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Lorinza A Freeman Jr works as a State Park Equipment Operator for Parks and Recreation. Lorinza earned $81,098 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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Gordon Tan holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,096. They are represented by S01.
Park Maintenance Chief I/Parks and Recreation
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Richard D Winklebleck works as a Park Maintenance Chief I for Parks and Recreation. Richard earned $81,069 in 2023. They are represented by S12.
Forester I (Nonsupervisory)/Parks and Recreation
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Azalie E Welsh is a Forester I (Nonsupervisory) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $81,039. Union affiliation: R08.