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 40
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Sarah-Rose G Hauck serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,707. They are represented by R10.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Htan Dah serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,702. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Taneya L Sperling serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,689. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Restoration Supervisor II/Parks and Recreation
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Timothy A White holds the role of Restoration Supervisor II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,682. Their bargaining unit is S12.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Shawn E Alberti serves as a State Park Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,672. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Museum Curator II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Damian F Ruddy serves as a Museum Curator II. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,669. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Caitlin A Meng holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,636. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin J White is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $71,634. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Callista C Turner is a State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $71,633. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Martha C Charnell holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,621. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Peter T Larsen is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $71,608. Union affiliation: R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Benjamin Mercado holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,565. Union affiliation: R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Steven A Ellmore works as a State Park Interpreter I for Parks and Recreation. Steven earned $71,501 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Johanna L Naughton works as a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Johanna earned $71,483 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Jason L Constant is a Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $71,381. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Jeffrey B Duncan is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $71,368. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Marcos R Vizcaino holds the role of State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,308. They are represented by R01.
Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler W Brookins works as a Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways for Parks and Recreation. Tyler earned $71,183 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Gabriel C Comages is a Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $71,183. Union affiliation: R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Nichola S Silveira serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,078. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Paige R Casalegno serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,067. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Lucas R Caughman serves as a Skilled Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,064. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Lisa M Domser is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $71,015. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Francesca E Martella works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Francesca earned $70,924 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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John R Clagett works as a State Park Interpreter I for Parks and Recreation. John earned $70,866 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Richard J Pea serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $70,829. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Amber K Sprock works as a Park and Recreation Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Amber earned $70,733 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Juliann M Coronado Mcnary serves as a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,667. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Robert P Gibbs holds the role of State Park Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,554. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Robert D Terry works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $70,527 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Kristin Jones works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Kristin earned $70,452 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Rhiannon J Sims holds the role of State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,444. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Christian C Winter is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $70,412. They are represented by R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Cheryl K Lajeunesse holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,328. They are represented by R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Emma A Wichmann serves as a Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,291. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Skylar T Goodner holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,280. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Jeanne M Ekstrom works as a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Jeanne earned $70,267 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Margie A Vasquez-Cortez is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $70,262. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Courtney Lj Rowe serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $70,259. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Forestry Assistant II/Parks and Recreation
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David B Murray works as a Forestry Assistant II for Parks and Recreation. David earned $70,200 in 2023. They are represented by R08.