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 78
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Michelle Figueroa is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,490. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brandon M Deperna serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $31,460. They are represented by R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Chad T Friefeld is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,459. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Robert C Valencia works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $31,417 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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Karina J Licon works as a Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal- for Parks and Recreation. Karina earned $31,415 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Luke A Holiday works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Luke earned $31,412 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Dana J Lundblad holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,364. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin J Rapaport is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,334. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Christy L Smith serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $31,334. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Loveta L Manley works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Loveta earned $31,328 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Iris M Rickard is a State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,271. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Alyssa Vang holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,258. They are represented by E.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Michael G Rooney works as a Park Maintenance Worker I for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $31,256 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Natividad D Chavez Franco holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,254. They are represented by R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Allen R Sampels is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,249. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Esmeralda G Baxter works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Esmeralda earned $31,179 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Laurel A Gifford holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,175. Union affiliation: E.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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Michelle R Peruzzi is a Environmental Services Intern at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,153. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jairo A Ibarra serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $31,133. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Michael J Walsh works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $31,129 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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James F Dausen works as a Laborer for Parks and Recreation. James earned $31,112 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Marysleysis A Pinto is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,112. They are represented by E.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Tobias Contreras is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,105. They are represented by R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Brandi M White works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Brandi earned $31,098 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Grace N Burkett is a Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,087. They are represented by R01.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Dolores Rangel holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,032. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Mackenzi B Lamb is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,026. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ulysses Villamor works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Ulysses earned $31,023 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Kerry S Odenthal holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,939. They are represented by E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Darius L Page serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $30,930. They are represented by R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Phillip Rl Hedgepeth serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $30,913. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Dennis J Ciccoli serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $30,868. They are represented by E.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Samantha E Lloyd is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,848. They are represented by R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Eric D Carpio holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,846. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Denette M Bass works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Denette earned $30,821 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Christian R Bryan works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Christian earned $30,816 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Nicole S Talaugon serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,813. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Graduate Student Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Michelle D Laguna holds the role of Graduate Student Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,789. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Shannon R Heisler holds the role of Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,763. Union affiliation: R12.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Frank Padilla Jr holds the role of Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,734. They are represented by R01.