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 65
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Prasanna K Hankins is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $42,618. They are represented by R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Amber C Nelson is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $42,569. They are represented by R07.
Carpenter I/Parks and Recreation
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Elizabeth Villalobos holds the role of Carpenter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,518. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Roxanne M Page works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Roxanne earned $42,499 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Shiann Jean Rios is a Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $42,489. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Erin Fc Knight is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $42,483. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Bruce A Schroeder is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $42,452. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Christina H Kajitori serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,449. Union affiliation: R01.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Eric Kung works as a Park and Recreation Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Eric earned $42,331 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Micaelina Sarmiento Martinez is a Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $42,245. They are represented by R08.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Ashton T Hosmann works as a Management Services Technician for Parks and Recreation. Ashton earned $42,198 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Michael W Smothers is a Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $42,194. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler S Tipa is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $42,171. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Special Investigator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael G Silvestri serves as a Special Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,153. They are represented by R07.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jessica A Miller serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,129. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Saige N White works as a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Saige earned $42,127 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Samantha Prieto holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,106. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew J Burns holds the role of Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,020. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Christian Contreras is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $41,978. Union affiliation: R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Turner H Roll works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Turner earned $41,972 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Alexa N Piscanio is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $41,965. They are represented by R01.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ariel Santos is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $41,959. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Land Agent (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Sanford W Triphan serves as a Senior Land Agent (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $41,951. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kathryn L Drozd serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,869. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Priscilla M Winters holds the role of Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,841. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kaitlyn M Anthony serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $41,808. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Marea R Zlatunich holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,795. They are represented by R07.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Rolando Ayala Jimenez holds the role of Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,765. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Martha C Reese works as a Office Assistant (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Martha earned $41,664 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Rebecca K Clark is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $41,591. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Timothy T Masters serves as a Forestry Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,572. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Rosie F Blackburn is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $41,536. Union affiliation: R10.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Anthony Angel serves as a Skilled Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,475. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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Sarah J Mason is a Environmental Services Intern at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $41,472. They are represented by E.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jacob L Sawyer serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,458. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Rosa R Navarro works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Rosa earned $41,441 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Donita M Pearsall serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,413. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Lindsey N Ebner works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Lindsey earned $41,400 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Ernesto Gutierrez works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Ernesto earned $41,376 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Samantha N Alonso serves as a State Park Interpreter I. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,374. They are represented by R01.