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 73
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Michael J Moss is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $34,643. Union affiliation: R08.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Sawyer P Greisen is a Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $34,621. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ia Mcafee holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,587. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Carlos A Calderon holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,574. Union affiliation: R08.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Thomas L Doshier holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,569. Union affiliation: R12.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Kaylee I Pinola holds the role of Museum Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,568. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Cory B Welman serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $34,551. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Destin Koelsch works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Destin earned $34,521 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Mario M Marques holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,509. They are represented by R12.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Elizabeth A Rings works as a State Park Interpreter I for Parks and Recreation. Elizabeth earned $34,490 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Taylor A Ramos is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $34,451. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua T Biihler works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Joshua earned $34,443 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Pablo A Flores works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Pablo earned $34,440 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Sara Santiago works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Sara earned $34,434 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Caesar F Sangalang serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $34,420. Union affiliation: R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Scott R Christ is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $34,395. They are represented by R08.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Roman N Lopez serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $34,315. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Collin A White is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $34,307. They are represented by R07.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Elizabeth F Moore serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,275. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Melvin Harris Iii is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $34,257. They are represented by E.
Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Dillon C Cleavenger serves as a Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent). Their 2023 pay totaled $34,224. Their bargaining unit is R07.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Isabella S Brown holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,194. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Elizabeth K Bailey is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $34,142. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Tracey L Hicks works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Tracey earned $34,122 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Andres Weishaupt holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,114. Their bargaining unit is E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Fania L Delugo is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $34,086. Union affiliation: R08.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Aaron J Siemsen is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $34,071. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Laurie L Cooper serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $34,064. Their bargaining unit is E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin K Kawamoto holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,054. Union affiliation: R08.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Elizabeth A Long holds the role of Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,050. Their bargaining unit is E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Diego A Soberanes holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,029. They are represented by R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Vincent R Lenarth works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Vincent earned $34,002 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Stuart Andrew F Matthews serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $33,984. Union affiliation: E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Shane T Boswell works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Shane earned $33,983 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Katrina I Henderson is a Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $33,966. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Heath D Hawkins holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,916. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jeremy A Paiz holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,908. Union affiliation: R07.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Timothy M Chavarria holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,902. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Kiran P Heidler is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $33,883. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Annie L Harvey serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,874. Their bargaining unit is R10.