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 71
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Tyler N Pahl works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Tyler earned $36,219 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Benjamin J Donahue is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $36,218. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Renee N Souza holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,216. Their bargaining unit is E.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Brenda Hall works as a Management Services Technician for Parks and Recreation. Brenda earned $36,201 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jeremy M Paiss holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,194. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Dale C Hughesman holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,173. Union affiliation: R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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James W Brown is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $36,132. Union affiliation: R07.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew W Bertotti is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $36,118. Union affiliation: R07.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Brandon E Duarte works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Brandon earned $36,109 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Kaitlin E Wilson holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,080. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Morgan F Sarno works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Morgan earned $36,068 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Simone Y S Groves holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,019. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Nancy H Pruitt works as a Management Services Technician for Parks and Recreation. Nancy earned $36,018 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Serena B Wisnewski works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Serena earned $36,017 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Shannon M Ingram works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Shannon earned $35,932 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Benjamin A Jacobs works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Parks and Recreation. Benjamin earned $35,930 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Alexander C Gonzalez serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,923. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jann E Rooker serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $35,877. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ingrid H Izzo works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Ingrid earned $35,850 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Dalton B Olson works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Dalton earned $35,837 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Steven E Merced Casanova serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,831. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Joeris Jumawan is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,815. Union affiliation: R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Julia C Madden Fulk serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,768. They are represented by R01.
Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent)/Parks and Recreation
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Noah W Ryan works as a Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent) for Parks and Recreation. Noah earned $35,705 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Roberto D Villaver holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,692. Their bargaining unit is E.
Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher L Garcia holds the role of Aquatic Pest Control Technician, Department of Boating and Waterways at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,673. Union affiliation: R11.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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John B Mccaull is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,644. They are represented by E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Victor H Arellano is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,628. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Ziv M Simon serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $35,603. Union affiliation: E.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Wayne R Hendrickson serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,582. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Jacob J Casey is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,575. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jacy A Saylor Light serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $35,572. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Emelyn Hernandez is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,533. They are represented by R08.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Leoncio F Yanez serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $35,494. Union affiliation: R12.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Kimberly D Leone is a Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,492. They are represented by R01.
Accountant Trainee/Parks and Recreation
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Lien Ho is a Accountant Trainee at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,473. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Adam H Washam holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,445. Union affiliation: E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jacob J Jensen is a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,443. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Brandon T Zgragen is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,441. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Cameron J Chabre holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,440. Their bargaining unit is R08.