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 35
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Anne M Tipton is a State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $78,317. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Patrick D Rosso holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,302. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Rosalind S Rowe is a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $78,278. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Shelley C Gesicki is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $78,276. They are represented by R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Luisana M Muniz serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $78,240. Union affiliation: R07.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Ethan D Harmon holds the role of State Park Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,239. They are represented by R12.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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William J Cardinal works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Parks and Recreation. William earned $78,212 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Thi H Nguyen is a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $78,203. They are represented by R01.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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John H Martin Iv holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,164. They are represented by R12.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Frank R Hicks works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Parks and Recreation. Frank earned $78,151 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brett N Crassi serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $78,140. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jesse Reyes serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,027. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Jose A Velazquez works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Jose earned $77,994 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Jesus A Ochoa Diaz is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $77,975. Union affiliation: R01.
Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin J Kirchner holds the role of Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,937. Union affiliation: R11.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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John M Mcbride holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,784. They are represented by S12.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Ronald R Gless works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Ronald earned $77,784 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Nicole L Kleponis serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,776. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Graphic Designer III/Parks and Recreation
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Kimberly Gm Milruya holds the role of Graphic Designer III at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,701. Union affiliation: R14.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel E Williford works as a State Park Interpreter II for Parks and Recreation. Daniel earned $77,692 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Jennifer L James holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,672. They are represented by S12.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Ian A Bernstein works as a State Park Interpreter II for Parks and Recreation. Ian earned $77,670 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Suzanne V Cortez serves as a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,670. Union affiliation: S01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Stephen M Holle holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,623. They are represented by R07.
Information Technology Associate/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Eduardo M Pena serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,599. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Mallory K Claassen holds the role of State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,528. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher M Gobell holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,527. They are represented by R07.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, David A Fry serves as a Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,507. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Patrick L Metcalf serves as a Park Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,482. They are represented by S12.
Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency/Parks and Recreation
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Carissa L Barnett holds the role of Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,478. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Frank J Mercado serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,438. Union affiliation: R12.
Aquatic Pest Control Assistant Program Manager, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Antonio Delgado works as a Aquatic Pest Control Assistant Program Manager, Department of Boating and Waterways for Parks and Recreation. Antonio earned $77,432 in 2023. They are represented by S11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kristan R Robinson serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,412. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Megan E Boisvert is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $77,387. They are represented by R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Ryan M May is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $77,378. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew B Michael holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,374. Union affiliation: S12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Cameron L Dice works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Cameron earned $77,308 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jan W Cahill serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,253. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Chief I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Douglas S Hicks serves as a Park Maintenance Chief I. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,228. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Recreation
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Jennifer L Johnson holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,188. Union affiliation: R01.