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 36
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Paulette S Morales works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Paulette earned $77,188 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Aquatic Pest Control Assistant Program Manager, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Michael Doan holds the role of Aquatic Pest Control Assistant Program Manager, Department of Boating and Waterways at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,182. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Samantha L Guida serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,171. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Justin C Vaca holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,147. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Information Technology Associate/Parks and Recreation
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Khanh T Tran holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,115. Union affiliation: R01.
Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency/Parks and Recreation
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Elizabeth A Mcmillan is a Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $77,086. They are represented by S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel E Cohen holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,046. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Michael G Rose holds the role of State Park Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,035. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Nicole Broadway is a Personnel Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $77,031. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Michael R Beals holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,011. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Ashley M Belli is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $76,990. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Michael E Orille is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $76,990. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Bruce E Willhite works as a Park Maintenance Worker II for Parks and Recreation. Bruce earned $76,953 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Carrie L W Johnson serves as a State Park Interpreter II. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,926. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Shay N Matis holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,891. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Tiffani A Redo works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Tiffani earned $76,880 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Museum Curator III/Parks and Recreation
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Margaret R Ronning is a Museum Curator III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $76,863. Union affiliation: S01.
Park Maintenance Chief I/Parks and Recreation
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Creston N Adams holds the role of Park Maintenance Chief I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,846. They are represented by S12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Brittani L Peterson works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Brittani earned $76,793 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Cecily Eichhorn holds the role of Associate Personnel Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,582. Union affiliation: R01.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Maribel Garbanzos holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,505. They are represented by R01.
Supervising Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Laurel M Dunning serves as a Supervising Groundskeeper II. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,495. They are represented by S12.
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Katharine H Wilson is a Senior Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $76,459. Union affiliation: M01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel G Aceves works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Parks and Recreation. Daniel earned $76,455 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Research Data Analyst II/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew I Capistrano works as a Research Data Analyst II for Parks and Recreation. Andrew earned $76,451 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua J Thompson holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,393. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Rodel P Gavina holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,376. They are represented by R01.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Krystina Romeo serves as a Associate Personnel Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,334. They are represented by R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Dylan M Goode holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,292. They are represented by R07.
State Historian II/Parks and Recreation
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Susan L Negrete works as a State Historian II for Parks and Recreation. Susan earned $76,227 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Jeremy A Harkless is a Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $76,200. They are represented by R12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jake C Dinolfi serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $76,200. Their bargaining unit is R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Lauren N Plunkett is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $76,173. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Budget Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Macy K Mannix is a Associate Budget Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $76,167. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Robert O Moore serves as a State Park Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,086. Union affiliation: R12.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Delia D Crabtree serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $76,059. They are represented by R01.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Angel C Moreno serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,020. They are represented by R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Emily J Swarthout is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $76,004. Union affiliation: R07.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Jeffrey P Lessley is a Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,968. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Edward F Somera works as a Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways for Parks and Recreation. Edward earned $75,895 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.