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 52
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph M Alpi works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Joseph earned $57,003 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Alan W Kuhn holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,003. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph A Schippers is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,003. They are represented by R12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Paul J Tintle serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $56,944. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Elaine C Knight is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $56,934. Union affiliation: R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Debera S Liles works as a Management Services Technician for Parks and Recreation. Debera earned $56,932 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Denise M Estrada is a Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $56,929. Union affiliation: R04.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Erik M Rincon is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $56,894. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Renee M Clair holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,891. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin B Donohoe works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Kevin earned $56,891 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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David W Smith is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $56,891. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Justin P Bahn works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Justin earned $56,862 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Dominic M Crabtree holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,810. They are represented by R12.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler A Crane-Hernandez works as a Personnel Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Tyler earned $56,693 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Holly C Thane serves as a State Park Interpreter I. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,595. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Josephine A Parra is a Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $56,545. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Diana G Barela is a Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $56,531. They are represented by R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Rita Canez works as a Management Services Technician for Parks and Recreation. Rita earned $56,531 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Eugene Henry serves as a Management Services Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,531. They are represented by R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Mary E Krucik serves as a Management Services Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,531. They are represented by R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Sherry L Luke holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,531. They are represented by R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Abel B Romero holds the role of Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,524. Union affiliation: R12.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Scott R Allen serves as a Skilled Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,456. They are represented by R12.
Dispatcher-Clerk/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Noah F Snodgrass serves as a Dispatcher-Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,409. Union affiliation: R04.
State Historian I/Parks and Recreation
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Mark A Jones holds the role of State Historian I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,388. They are represented by R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Candace M Martinez holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,369. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Maria J Ramirez serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $56,329. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Mark A Morrissette serves as a Skilled Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,238. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Dietrich D Motto holds the role of Museum Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,197. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, David C Mueller serves as a Museum Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,197. They are represented by R11.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Timothy M Nash works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Parks and Recreation. Timothy earned $56,189 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Nellie M Taffolla holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,141. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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David K Ball is a Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $56,093. Union affiliation: S12.
Automobile Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Stephen P Gant is a Automobile Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $56,012. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Christina L Steele serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,009. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, John D Griffith serves as a State Park Interpreter II. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,004. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Lena T Peccarelli is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $55,944. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Nicholas R Colbrunn holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,936. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Park Landscape Maintenance Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler M Melendy is a Park Landscape Maintenance Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $55,854. They are represented by R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin R Schmidt holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,841. Union affiliation: R01.