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 50
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jessica A Murray serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,937. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Kara M Lu holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,931. Union affiliation: R01.
Dispatcher-Clerk/Parks and Recreation
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James F Graham is a Dispatcher-Clerk at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,894. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Daniel Galindo serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $58,887. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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John S Murphy works as a Park Maintenance Worker II for Parks and Recreation. John earned $58,860 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Anthony R Bonilla is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,775. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Hillary E Colyer is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,766. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel J Nino holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,691. Union affiliation: R12.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Marcos A Garcia Aguirre serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,665. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Travis M Santoro is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,663. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, George L Saldana serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,656. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Julia L Sidel is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,641. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Ruben De Lara holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,620. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin D Outlaw is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,615. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler L Stanovich is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,612. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Maureen M Teixeira is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,609. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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John A Vargas is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,593. Union affiliation: R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Brenda K Hobbs works as a Management Services Technician for Parks and Recreation. Brenda earned $58,575 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Michelle R Rainey-Camacho holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,517. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Christina J Furio works as a State Park Interpreter I for Parks and Recreation. Christina earned $58,466 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Timothy E Mayer serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,388. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, David L Bartlett serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,343. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Narciso Perez Jr is a Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,329. They are represented by R12.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Nicholas D Siggins is a Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,277. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Geraldine S Beard is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,274. Union affiliation: R01.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph T Werner is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,211. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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David R Klosinski is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $58,181. Union affiliation: R01.
Research Data Analyst II/Parks and Recreation
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Rama Ewing works as a Research Data Analyst II for Parks and Recreation. Rama earned $58,166 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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Anthony M Grant works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation. Anthony earned $58,153 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Jose R Pelayo holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,132. They are represented by R12.
Personnel Technician I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Tonya S Jefferson serves as a Personnel Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,118. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Aaron Basil Gilmartin holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,083. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Cesar J Rodriguez holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,053. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Mark T Riddlebarger holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,992. Union affiliation: R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Jose T Gonzales is a Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,984. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Office Technician (General)/Parks and Recreation
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Lynn A Fails is a Office Technician (General) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,954. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Carly L Brown works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Carly earned $57,949 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher N Billups holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,915. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Gerardo P Lopez works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Gerardo earned $57,908 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel G Lewis works as a State Park Interpreter I for Parks and Recreation. Daniel earned $57,898 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.