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 58
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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Ricardo Delgado works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation. Ricardo earned $49,756 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kay D Brynildson serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,747. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Richard J Granis is a Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,743. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Vertis N Elmore serves as a Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent). Their 2023 pay totaled $49,740. They are represented by R07.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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Kaley J Nye holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,655. They are represented by R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Jayme M Harris holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,650. They are represented by R04.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Javier R Gallardo works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Javier earned $49,634 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Jennifer R Zangwill works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Jennifer earned $49,522 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Ruben R Jacobo is a Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,511. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Natalie Gutierrez serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,485. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, James C Chiavola serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,467. Union affiliation: R12.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Sheryl L Canada is a Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,448. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Catina M Horvath holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,431. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Dale L Masten holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,422. Union affiliation: R04.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Stephanie N Martinez is a Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,418. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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Claudio L Perez holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,389. Union affiliation: R12.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Myriam L Alvarez works as a Forestry Technician for Parks and Recreation. Myriam earned $49,369 in 2023. They are represented by R08.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Samuel J Hamilton works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Samuel earned $49,368 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Lopeti Funaki is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,363. Union affiliation: R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Gary R Lindquist is a Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,349. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jeffery A Montgomery serves as a Office Assistant (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $49,349. They are represented by R04.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Marc E Bristow serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,258. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Robert J Empasis serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,197. Union affiliation: R12.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Azja M Cromwell serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,194. They are represented by R01.
Office Assistant (General)/Parks and Recreation
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Roy R Marquez works as a Office Assistant (General) for Parks and Recreation. Roy earned $49,193 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Elizabeth F Fisher holds the role of Museum Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,181. They are represented by R11.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Zaid R Rocha works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Zaid earned $49,178 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Mayra I Ventura works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Mayra earned $49,158 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Arianna M Coward works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Arianna earned $49,134 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Florentine Ortiz is a Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,123. They are represented by R13.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Ian M Mcwherter is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,086. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael C Darakjian serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,067. They are represented by R12.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Yvonne M Williams is a Personnel Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,049. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Jonathan C Bechtel is a Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,034. They are represented by R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Katherine A Gabrielson works as a State Park Interpreter I for Parks and Recreation. Katherine earned $49,033 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Mason A Renfrowbrink is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $49,016. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Erik H Holback holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,003. Union affiliation: R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Victor Jue holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,995. They are represented by R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Michelle Pier holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,927. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Rodney A Garcia holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,881. They are represented by R12.