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 57
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Jason A Porteur works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Jason earned $51,129 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Betty L Macpherson serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $51,110. They are represented by R07.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Rafael A Saldana serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $51,049. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Jacob W Gifford works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Jacob earned $51,015 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Lisa M Davison holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,990. They are represented by R04.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Ruth A Thomason serves as a Management Services Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,921. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Cheryll Schulz is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,895. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Justin T Kecxon works as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) for Parks and Recreation. Justin earned $50,886 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew P Fresquez is a Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,826. They are represented by R08.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Denise M Cox holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,815. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Aaron J Head-Mason is a Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,805. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Gwyneth D Galloway-Miksicek holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,737. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michelle K Claassen serves as a State Park Interpreter I. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,736. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Charles J Walmsley works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Charles earned $50,722 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Neetu Gupta is a Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,712. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Michael T Ortiz is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,590. They are represented by R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Cindy M York serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,547. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accountant Trainee/Parks and Recreation
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Chanchang Li works as a Accountant Trainee for Parks and Recreation. Chanchang earned $50,509 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Cristian J Castro Arias works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Cristian earned $50,503 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Megan H Fulford is a Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,493. They are represented by R08.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Nicole M Barden is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,477. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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William J Hamm holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,439. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Vicki L Wiker holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,402. Union affiliation: R01.
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Martin Robles serves as a Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,393. Union affiliation: R13.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Angelica Tellez works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Angelica earned $50,360 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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Juan M Nunez holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,289. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Lija M Vitols serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,268. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Carlos J Ramos is a Museum Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,203. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Christian B Larson is a Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,190. Union affiliation: R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Julie M Jennings holds the role of Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,170. They are represented by R01.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Andrea N Kelly works as a Office Assistant (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Andrea earned $50,154 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Janette M Parsons works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Janette earned $50,085 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Russell P Hungridge serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,071. Union affiliation: R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Maria A Cox serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,042. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Rene F Mathews is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $50,022. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Greg A Sumter serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,022. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Erik R Asness is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,998. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Charles J Rubia serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,989. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin V Magallanes works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Kevin earned $49,934 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Lindsay A White is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,865. They are represented by R07.