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 61
Executive Secretary I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Monica T Newman serves as a Executive Secretary I. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,302. Union affiliation: R04.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Damen A Miller is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $47,279. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jackson Cooper works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jackson earned $47,276 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Jacqueline N Borboa works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Jacqueline earned $47,152 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, John L Daurie serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,134. They are represented by R12.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Thomas M Johnke holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,069. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Sarah M Graham works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Sarah earned $47,052 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher B Garcia works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Christopher earned $46,986 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Museum Curator I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Hailee D Singleton serves as a Museum Curator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,974. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher P Yingling works as a Forestry Technician for Parks and Recreation. Christopher earned $46,944 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Jacklyn L Vincent is a Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,923. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Prestin C Gelhaus holds the role of Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,881. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Erin Murphy holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,857. Union affiliation: R10.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Kyndra N Serafine works as a Management Services Technician for Parks and Recreation. Kyndra earned $46,812 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Gregory S Sloane works as a State Park Equipment Operator for Parks and Recreation. Gregory earned $46,811 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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Erin R Mitchell works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation. Erin earned $46,802 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher R Rodriguez is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,782. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Autumn C Burton holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,773. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Thomas E Hornyak serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,771. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Stephanie A Hernandez holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,770. Union affiliation: R04.
Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Gary P Shannon is a Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,766. They are represented by R09.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Mason M Borreson works as a Forestry Technician for Parks and Recreation. Mason earned $46,694 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Julie A Farkas holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,648. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Anne B Austin is a Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,585. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Benjamin A Soler works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Benjamin earned $46,536 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Gilbert A Solis Jr works as a Forestry Technician for Parks and Recreation. Gilbert earned $46,515 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ian H Ayers is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,484. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Office Assistant (General)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Loretta E Nunez serves as a Office Assistant (General). Their 2023 pay totaled $46,474. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Colton J Kegeler holds the role of Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,419. They are represented by R08.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Daisy Rojas serves as a Management Services Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,362. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Jonathan P Dahl is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,358. Union affiliation: R12.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua A Martin Litzner is a Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,296. Union affiliation: R08.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Joseph Michael Shanahan serves as a State Park Interpreter I. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,269. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Devin A Dishong is a Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,238. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Ethan W Stewart is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,234. They are represented by R12.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Vernon Pierce is a State Park Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $46,169. They are represented by R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jill A Urquhart serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,113. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Emanuel Sandoval serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,083. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Adrianna T Pareja works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Adrianna earned $46,070 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin J Murphy works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Kevin earned $46,034 in 2023. They are represented by R12.