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 79
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Reanna F Trujillo works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Reanna earned $30,717 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Andrea L Kelly is a Communications Operator at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,694. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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David W Chapin works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. David earned $30,661 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Rachel K Houchen serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $30,660. Their bargaining unit is E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Brodie I Miller is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,657. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Ian Frasier Blundell holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,632. Union affiliation: R08.
Archeological Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Elyse L Bradley serves as a Archeological Specialist -Seasonal-. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,623. Union affiliation: E.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Leca R Moose holds the role of Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,593. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Bridgett L Strieter is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,587. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Marc S Rickey is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,549. They are represented by E.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Juli Ann Lingenberg works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Juli earned $30,522 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Mark E Anderson serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $30,491. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Kathleen M Cutshaw holds the role of Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,488. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Steven G Davila works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Steven earned $30,480 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Makaleh A Smith works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Makaleh earned $30,476 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Lynnsie A Albers works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Lynnsie earned $30,462 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jared A Gravett serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,450. They are represented by R08.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Garrison D Cable is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,430. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jane A Smith works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jane earned $30,419 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Brianna N Larson is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,417. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Erin N Christ works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Erin earned $30,402 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Stanley Poon works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Stanley earned $30,396 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Richard M Como works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Richard earned $30,394 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Paul A Lechman works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Paul earned $30,385 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Autumn C Parker holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,377. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Alfonso Ochoa serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $30,373. They are represented by R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Billy J Spearing serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $30,372. Their bargaining unit is R04.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Karen R Griffin is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,367. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Forrest S Gardens works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Forrest earned $30,313 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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David P Barba is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,307. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Emmanuel Perez Sanchez holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,261. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Sherry R Dixon serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $30,254. They are represented by E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Kamren P Dammons is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,250. They are represented by R08.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph E Leliaert works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Joseph earned $30,240 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Karl L Muelheim works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Karl earned $30,236 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Cybelle C Altamirano serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,185. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Lovella D Sein-Colon is a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,178. Union affiliation: R01.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Blake T Nogleberg is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,149. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ilana N Briggs holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,115. They are represented by E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Rick A Lane works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Rick earned $30,110 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.