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 45
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Justin R Buchholz works as a Park Maintenance Supervisor for Parks and Recreation. Justin earned $64,505 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Dylan A Mcmanus serves as a State Park Interpreter I. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,420. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Kaci M Fong holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,394. Union affiliation: R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Robert A Davis works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $64,384 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Museum Curator I/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew R Case is a Museum Curator I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $64,357. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Maria C Riconose serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,352. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Justine G Kardad is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $64,351. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Kristin L Mcgowan is a State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $64,250. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Reyna J Guzman holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,215. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Business Service Officer I (Supervisor)/Parks and Recreation
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Alexandria N Setum works as a Business Service Officer I (Supervisor) for Parks and Recreation. Alexandria earned $64,200 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Elijah J Aldridge serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,185. Union affiliation: R10.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph L Bourget is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $64,185. Union affiliation: R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Kathy Galarza is a Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $64,050. They are represented by R04.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Alena Sinkevich serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $64,045. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Museum Curator I/Parks and Recreation
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Jennifer L Daly works as a Museum Curator I for Parks and Recreation. Jennifer earned $63,880 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
State Historian I/Parks and Recreation
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Lannette M Schwartz holds the role of State Historian I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,850. Union affiliation: R01.
Restoration Work Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew L Sagaser is a Restoration Work Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $63,821. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Vanessa Arroyo-Sanchez holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,788. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Cristina Leiva holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,784. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Ethan M Cunningham holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,765. They are represented by R07.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brad Erkelens serves as a Park Maintenance Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,760. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Jenna M Tyndall holds the role of Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,743. Union affiliation: R11.
Restoration Work Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Dustin M Dimauro holds the role of Restoration Work Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,704. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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David Z Metts is a Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $63,689. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Restoration Work Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Zebulen Marjanovich is a Restoration Work Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $63,671. They are represented by R12.
State Historian II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Amy E Hart serves as a State Historian II. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,592. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Deborah A Hollingsworth serves as a State Park Interpreter I. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,582. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brennan E Ferdon serves as a State Park Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,507. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Corey M Ingersoll is a Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $63,431. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Karen S Ingersoll serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,420. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Roland C Villamil holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,395. They are represented by R12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Mason T Gannaway works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Mason earned $63,366 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Jason D Tucker holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,340. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Albert L Hawken is a Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $63,199. Union affiliation: R12.
Guide II, Historical Monument (Supervisor)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Megan L Stanley serves as a Guide II, Historical Monument (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $63,194. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Mitchell Jw Hinman serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,172. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Pamela R Davis works as a Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Parks and Recreation. Pamela earned $63,126 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Forestry Assistant II/Parks and Recreation
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Peter C Saelee is a Forestry Assistant II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $63,075. Union affiliation: R08.
Guide II, Historical Monument (Supervisor)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jason J Rankins serves as a Guide II, Historical Monument (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $63,049. They are represented by S01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Gilberto Rodriguez Jr works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Gilberto earned $63,046 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.