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 54
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Richard A Gutierrez works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Richard earned $54,524 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Bryan D Griffiths serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,471. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Fam M Renfro works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Fam earned $54,448 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Michael R Haight holds the role of Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,431. They are represented by R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Ilsa A Buelow holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,402. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Eamon J Reynolds is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $54,369. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Assistant II/Parks and Recreation
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Jestin T Moran is a Forestry Assistant II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $54,360. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Bridger A Gennai serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,347. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Noah D Jefferson works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Noah earned $54,326 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Stephen P Jahelka works as a State Park Interpreter I for Parks and Recreation. Stephen earned $54,291 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Ingrid C Van Dijk holds the role of Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,284. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Theresa Acosta works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Theresa earned $54,270 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Lee G Butterfield serves as a Senior Park and Recreation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,251. They are represented by M01.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Randy D Davis works as a Guide I Historical Monument for Parks and Recreation. Randy earned $54,208 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Katherine D Verrigni holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,185. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Juan C Melgoza works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Juan earned $54,181 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Constance M Viola holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,138. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Hugo Diaz is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $54,123. Union affiliation: R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Philip Nolan is a Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $54,074. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Keleigh M Gomez is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $54,032. They are represented by R07.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Ramon Flores serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,006. They are represented by R12.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Aimee E Hayes is a Museum Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $53,965. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Cody J Hoffman holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,957. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Shane T Cano works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Shane earned $53,956 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, David W Kopler serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $53,929. Their bargaining unit is R04.
State Historian II/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew R Shimizu works as a State Historian II for Parks and Recreation. Andrew earned $53,910 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Collette G Bradley serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,844. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Jacob M Jennerjohn works as a Guide I Historical Monument for Parks and Recreation. Jacob earned $53,832 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Robert E Brintle Ii works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $53,803 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Trinidad Magana works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Trinidad earned $53,802 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Fernando Lopez serves as a Park Maintenance Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,742. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Steven Andrade-Torres is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $53,691. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Lorenzo F Baker Ii holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,652. They are represented by R01.
Park Landscape Maintenance Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Shannon L Elver is a Park Landscape Maintenance Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $53,651. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Steven J Sysum is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $53,614. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Roberto Luna serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,595. Union affiliation: R12.
Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent)/Parks and Recreation
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Jon M Hernandez is a Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $53,587. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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David A Ramirez holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,534. They are represented by R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Barry R Trute is a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $53,526. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Ashley Jane Wemp is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $53,519. Their bargaining unit is R01.