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 42
Graphic Designer III/Parks and Recreation
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Megan L Curtis works as a Graphic Designer III for Parks and Recreation. Megan earned $68,841 in 2023. They are represented by R14.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Cryssie A Moreno is a State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $68,841. They are represented by R01.
Senior Photographer/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brian S Baer serves as a Senior Photographer. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,826. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Donnell C Norwood holds the role of Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,749. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Alex K Bok serves as a Park Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,748. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Kristine L Beard is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $68,712. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jean E Rhyne serves as a State Park Interpreter I. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,710. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Patrick A Gallegos serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,654. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Vladan Glogovac holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,644. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, William A Holland serves as a Park Maintenance Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,556. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Danny L Harthun holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,541. They are represented by R10.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Gregg R Giacopuzzi holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,501. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Jonathan J Sutliff is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $68,501. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Megan Ep Russell holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,500. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Museum Curator II/Parks and Recreation
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Sara A Gray works as a Museum Curator II for Parks and Recreation. Sara earned $68,499 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jesus E Acosta Rodriguez serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,441. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Laura L Griggs holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,398. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Guide II, Historical Monument (Supervisor)/Parks and Recreation
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Caroline M Arnold is a Guide II, Historical Monument (Supervisor) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $68,352. Union affiliation: S01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Jakob W Venable is a Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $68,320. Union affiliation: R12.
Information Officer I (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Douglas E Johnson serves as a Information Officer I (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $68,294. Union affiliation: R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brian E Turner serves as a Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,293. They are represented by R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Sharon L Peterson holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,287. Union affiliation: R01.
Museum Curator III/Parks and Recreation
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Emma R Silverman is a Museum Curator III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $68,243. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Chandra L Nabors works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Chandra earned $68,232 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Tyler Phillips serves as a Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,199. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Sarinah M Simons serves as a Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,151. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Troy P Berg holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,140. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Julie A Jenkins serves as a Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,064. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Christina A Rayburn is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $67,959. They are represented by R01.
Lead Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jennifer L Wood serves as a Lead Groundskeeper. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,932. They are represented by R12.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Luis D Bonola serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,848. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Jill A Brandt holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,745. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Mary Hostetter works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Mary earned $67,729 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Schyler D Clendenin serves as a Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,724. Union affiliation: R12.
Museum Curator II/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua D Nowakowski works as a Museum Curator II for Parks and Recreation. Joshua earned $67,701 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Anuel D Seals is a Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $67,588. Union affiliation: R12.
Electrician I/Parks and Recreation
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Travis C Hadley is a Electrician I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $67,559. Union affiliation: R12.
Communications Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Joanne M Lavelle holds the role of Communications Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,516. Their bargaining unit is S07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Riley B Budd is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $67,438. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Douglas H Bellucci holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,384. Union affiliation: S12.