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 68
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Aaron M Cabana serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,818. They are represented by R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Ellen L Brem is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,799. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Ismael Mariscal serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,785. Union affiliation: R08.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Tiana M Cicco holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,767. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Vicky L Leyba is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,766. They are represented by E.
Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Maxwell R Little is a Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,763. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Marlene Padilla serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,742. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler L Vrooman is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,685. Union affiliation: R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel R Knollin works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Daniel earned $38,675 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Steve M Parr is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,670. Union affiliation: E.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kyle S Day serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,625. Union affiliation: R01.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Aidan K Malmberg is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,612. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Todd A Brown is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,549. Union affiliation: R12.
Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Marcello E Mayoya serves as a Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,533. They are represented by R11.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Nicolas P Boomhower holds the role of Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,531. They are represented by R12.
State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Bradley K Ferguson is a State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,456. They are represented by R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, William A Santatikul serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $38,448. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Kyle M Baxter works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Kyle earned $38,401 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Veronica B Ness works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Veronica earned $38,386 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Robert Ginoti is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,374. They are represented by R07.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Howen Jou works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Howen earned $38,328 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Hudson M Northrop is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,318. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Elizabeth J Booty is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,314. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Stefani L Ottoboni serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,291. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Aaron E Young holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,285. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Stacy A Kemper holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,261. Union affiliation: R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Emily L Hagen holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,232. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Crystal Y Meleen serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $38,223. Union affiliation: E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Edwin Nava serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,175. Union affiliation: R08.
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Gregory A Schmidt is a Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,148. Union affiliation: R13.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Vincent E Barajas works as a Personnel Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Vincent earned $38,130 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jason T Moore serves as a Park Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,119. They are represented by R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Robyn D Mackey serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $38,102. They are represented by R04.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Stephany Pinto serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $38,095. They are represented by E.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Roberto A Garcia works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Roberto earned $38,091 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Forrest B Diederich works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Forrest earned $38,074 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.
Forestry Assistant II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Adam Baran serves as a Forestry Assistant II. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,059. Union affiliation: R08.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Russel H Ketenjian serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $38,055. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Leslie Caceres serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $38,054. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Karen D Hirsch is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,002. Union affiliation: R01.