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 48
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Pedro Moran works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Pedro earned $60,541 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Armando Tamayo Jr is a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $60,541. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michelle E Fuller serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,526. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Joann Gonzalez serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,524. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Cindy Chuor holds the role of Associate Accounting Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,516. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Regina A Thompson holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,514. They are represented by R01.
Assistant State Archeologist/Parks and Recreation
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Gabriella A Lucidi holds the role of Assistant State Archeologist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,498. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Fernando Lopez-Santana is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $60,470. Union affiliation: R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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John S Frost is a Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $60,457. Union affiliation: R01.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Tabitha W Mwai holds the role of Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,457. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Greg A Palermo holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,445. They are represented by R12.
Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency/Parks and Recreation
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Jason A Norris holds the role of Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,417. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Caitlin R Powers is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $60,383. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Kailey E Geirman works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Kailey earned $60,358 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Brendan H Gibson holds the role of Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,320. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Kelli M Evans works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Kelli earned $60,298 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Hiedi K Cantrall holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,290. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Robert M Cabello works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $60,251 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Kimberly J Hinkle works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Kimberly earned $60,244 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Maegan A Mclean serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,217. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Gabriel Diaz serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,213. Union affiliation: R12.
Accountant Trainee/Parks and Recreation
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Pehavee A Tucker works as a Accountant Trainee for Parks and Recreation. Pehavee earned $60,194 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Donnelle J Guiltinan serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,134. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Joshua W Neff serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard). Their 2023 pay totaled $60,125. They are represented by R07.
Accountant Trainee/Parks and Recreation
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Andy Nguyen holds the role of Accountant Trainee at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,099. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Casey N Paredes is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $60,063. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Jessica E Medrano holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,057. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Sydney R Smith serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,056. Their bargaining unit is R10.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Natalie R Sanman works as a State Park Interpreter I for Parks and Recreation. Natalie earned $60,022 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Michelle C Mah works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Michelle earned $60,000 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Chaye M Vankeuren serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,964. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Tiana O Reynolds holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,962. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Jeff A Trujillo holds the role of Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,874. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Paul J Ochoa holds the role of Aquatic Pest Control Specialist, Department of Boating and Waterways at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,870. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Boat Operator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Harold S Eubanks serves as a Boat Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,836. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Anna C Steinhauer serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,786. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler J Stanfield holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,750. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Michael A Bartenetti holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,736. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Melody Vaughn works as a Park Maintenance Worker II for Parks and Recreation. Melody earned $59,703 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Juvy J Yu is a Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $59,652. Their bargaining unit is R01.