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 69
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua A Dougherty holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,961. Union affiliation: R08.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Mattie R Reddell works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Mattie earned $37,924 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Guy W Hewitt works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Guy earned $37,906 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Norma C Zaldua Reyna is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,895. They are represented by E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Edward C Grandpre Jr works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Edward earned $37,884 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel D Johnson holds the role of Environmental Services Intern at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,872. Union affiliation: E.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Spyros C Seretis holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,821. They are represented by R01.
Accountant I (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael E Walacavage serves as a Accountant I (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $37,809. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Irma D Searcy is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,806. They are represented by R12.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew L Mitchell holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,798. Union affiliation: R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Robert B Malone works as a Guide I Historical Monument for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $37,790 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew K Trefry is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,788. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Charles D Oswald holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,784. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jennefer Oropeza Rodriguez works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jennefer earned $37,733 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Malcolm Ford serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,732. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Carlton Taber serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $37,721. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Nancy L Ingles is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,649. Union affiliation: R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jack W Ochoa works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jack earned $37,645 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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James R Rodriguez holds the role of State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,641. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Norma O Carrasco holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,631. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Brittney A Sheets is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,630. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Ryan D Samuelson holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,626. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Raymundo Acosta holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,576. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Michael Thorpemartin works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $37,548 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Nicholas R Lennon holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,538. Union affiliation: R07.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Luna D Morales holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,522. They are represented by R08.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Brian W Bynum works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Brian earned $37,517 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Oscar Dominguez is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,517. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Bradley J Butler serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $37,457. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, George A Evans serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,456. Union affiliation: R08.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Melissa A Tidwell works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Melissa earned $37,395 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Patricia G Mcgarry serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,374. They are represented by R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Patrick A Goodrich holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,342. Union affiliation: E.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Caitlin M Dalby holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,315. They are represented by R10.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Gail D Parn holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,312. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Madison J Mckillican Hatfield is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,299. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Valri J Dausy-Sandeen works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Valri earned $37,256 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Eric J Tallman serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $37,245. They are represented by R07.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Myriam A Valencia is a Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,234. They are represented by R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brenda Gonzalez serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,222. Their bargaining unit is R01.