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 47
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Steven C Kische serves as a Park Maintenance Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,882. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Cheyenne J Clayton serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,839. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Mario E Cano holds the role of State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,829. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Felicia M Guy works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Felicia earned $61,664 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Pablo Lopez Iv is a Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $61,648. Their bargaining unit is R12.
State Historian I/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph F Starr holds the role of State Historian I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,643. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Juan C Cardenas holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,600. They are represented by R12.
Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency/Parks and Recreation
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Julie A Walters is a Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $61,537. They are represented by S01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Louis K White serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,478. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Denise L Robideau works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Denise earned $61,458 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Felipe M Coronado serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,436. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Bryan P Dugan works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Bryan earned $61,428 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Drasko D Bogdanovic serves as a Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent). Their 2023 pay totaled $61,414. They are represented by R07.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Charles B Patacsil serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,408. They are represented by R12.
Museum Curator I/Parks and Recreation
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Ursula Filice is a Museum Curator I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $61,377. Union affiliation: S01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Casey D Huffman serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,374. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Robert A Calo works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $61,368 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Ashley J Berry holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,363. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Angelica K Lacy works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Angelica earned $61,362 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Timothy C Chen serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,302. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Adam Z Lucero holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,208. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jenifer A Padgett serves as a Associate State Archeologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,170. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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James A Crossman is a Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $61,086. Union affiliation: R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Francesca B Manheim is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $61,069. They are represented by R01.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Danaka D Williams works as a Personnel Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Danaka earned $61,067 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Victoria C Schlussler holds the role of Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,051. Union affiliation: R01.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Puja Banugaria serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $61,047. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin E Freeman works as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) for Parks and Recreation. Kevin earned $60,993 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Lance J Hayward works as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) for Parks and Recreation. Lance earned $60,993 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew J Evers works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Parks and Recreation. Matthew earned $60,992 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Brianna R Pinto works as a State Park Interpreter I for Parks and Recreation. Brianna earned $60,959 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kile W E Foltz serves as a Skilled Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,946. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Shawn C Harris holds the role of Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,919. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Daniel P Carmichael serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,818. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Eric C Dahl Jr serves as a Park Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,772. They are represented by S12.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin R Stefani works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Kevin earned $60,747 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Forestry Assistant II/Parks and Recreation
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Dmitrik A Berlanga works as a Forestry Assistant II for Parks and Recreation. Dmitrik earned $60,736 in 2023. They are represented by R08.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Natalie Y Vang works as a Personnel Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Natalie earned $60,726 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Ngoc A Doan serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,621. They are represented by R01.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Eric M Thomsen serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,572. Union affiliation: R01.