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 46
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, David C Haigh serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,035. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Rodney G Sterling works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Rodney earned $63,025 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Heather J Crabb serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,021. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Devin S Mccutchen serves as a State Park Interpreter II. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,010. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Fiona D Catalano is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $62,996. Union affiliation: R01.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Marya S Ahmad is a Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $62,953. They are represented by R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brian E Johnson serves as a Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,886. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Ericca L Franco serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,885. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Taylor J Monson works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Taylor earned $62,865 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Jose S Hernandez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Jose earned $62,842 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Restoration Work Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Eugene S Mendicelli works as a Restoration Work Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Eugene earned $62,822 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Julianne M Dirks is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $62,756. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Austin J Jelinski works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Austin earned $62,730 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Anthony C Delbono works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Parks and Recreation. Anthony earned $62,631 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Parker S Grand holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,609. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Marty A Smith serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,561. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew J Tomasi holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,556. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency/Parks and Recreation
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Michelle P Aguirre-Machuca works as a Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency for Parks and Recreation. Michelle earned $62,543 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Samantha M Reyes serves as a Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,539. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Jose Angulo Jr holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,530. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Derek T Jones holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,525. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Brendan C Daum works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Brendan earned $62,459 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Whitney F Alfaro works as a Park and Recreation Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Whitney earned $62,433 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Sasha Huerta holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,414. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Dispatcher-Clerk/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kimberley M King serves as a Dispatcher-Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,408. Union affiliation: R04.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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James R Ibelle is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $62,408. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Anessa M Holle serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $62,239. Union affiliation: R07.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Robert T Hunzeker holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,233. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Sarah A Robinson holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,195. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Regional Interpretive Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Amber G Stegner is a Regional Interpretive Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $62,182. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Hayden M Mack works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Hayden earned $62,169 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Diane E Moyle serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $62,165. They are represented by R01.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Pamela M Marquez works as a Personnel Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Pamela earned $62,148 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Chris Nguyen works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Chris earned $62,144 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Assistant State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Juliette D Meling works as a Assistant State Archeologist for Parks and Recreation. Juliette earned $62,064 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Gibson T Elkins is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $62,027. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Gabriel R Del Castillo serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard). Their 2023 pay totaled $62,007. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Jenifer L Andersen works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Jenifer earned $61,942 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Michael Cafferty is a Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $61,929. Their bargaining unit is R12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Bobby G Scruggs Ii holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,913. They are represented by R07.