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 51
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Tamra L Zaugg serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,886. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Wayne A Wanko Jr serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,877. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Brittany R Poloni works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Brittany earned $57,873 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Vickie L Price holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,868. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Silver B Hartman works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Silver earned $57,842 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Lonnie E Burke serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,812. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Dawn M Killian holds the role of Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,788. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Cassie B Lonsberry serves as a Park Maintenance Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,718. They are represented by R12.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Bernard J Leach holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,677. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Richard D Gallagher is a Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,666. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Bryce C Wild works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Bryce earned $57,624 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Jesse Osorio works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Jesse earned $57,624 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Sher Yang is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,531. Union affiliation: R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Russell T Mcclendon is a Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,518. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Adrianne M Tillis is a Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,481. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Evelyn Soriano serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,470. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Brian E Lydy is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,451. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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David R Houghton is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,440. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Assistant II/Parks and Recreation
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Ryan M Howard is a Forestry Assistant II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,434. They are represented by R08.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Shyra T Liguori holds the role of Museum Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,377. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent)/Parks and Recreation
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Nick D Tuttle works as a Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent) for Parks and Recreation. Nick earned $57,363 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Blake W Anderson serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,340. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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William F Koritko holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,326. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Jose M Castro is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,321. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Aidan C Sarbeck is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,311. Union affiliation: R10.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Steven T Markley holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,296. Union affiliation: R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Robert J Vallez works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $57,286 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Lawrence M Ponce holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,255. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Regiena R Ibay works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Regiena earned $57,254 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Taylor Groves holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,241. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Israel A Hernandez serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,224. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Gary L Asbury holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,213. Union affiliation: R12.
District Superintendent II, Department of Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation
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Richard W Fink Ii is a District Superintendent II, Department of Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,211. Their bargaining unit is M01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew S Parks works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Andrew earned $57,165 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Daniel Lopez serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,160. They are represented by R12.
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Adam W Coyan serves as a Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,116. They are represented by R13.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Alexandra Constantinou is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,104. They are represented by R01.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Judith E Russo works as a Museum Technician for Parks and Recreation. Judith earned $57,097 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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William R Watson holds the role of Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,052. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Daniel A Gascon serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,040. Their bargaining unit is R12.