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 81
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Alexis R Frangis works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Alexis earned $29,587 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Edward J Aurea holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,561. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Mary F Johnson works as a Guide I Historical Monument for Parks and Recreation. Mary earned $29,545 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Donald K Schmidt is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,511. They are represented by R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Tara E Heredia serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,507. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Larry E Hendrickson holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,497. Union affiliation: E.
Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Mike A Boucher serves as a Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,488. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Caroline V Alderdice serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,445. Union affiliation: E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Silvia N Landaverde serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,443. Union affiliation: E.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Cheryl L Poirier serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,440. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Laura E Stiede serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,437. Their bargaining unit is E.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brittany A Bealer serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,424. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Fonda R Thomas serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,399. They are represented by E.
Special Investigator/Parks and Recreation
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Scott J Liske holds the role of Special Investigator at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,390. Union affiliation: R07.
Management Services Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Marie J March-Yearout holds the role of Management Services Technician at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,351. They are represented by R01.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Lidia Austin works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Lidia earned $29,325 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Julie L Winchester serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,304. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kristen L Fiorica serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,298. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Veronica K Vespalec works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Veronica earned $29,292 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Inna Talantova serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,281. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Mary L Rasmussen works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Mary earned $29,277 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Mario M Bonelli holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,262. They are represented by R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Calleen A Berg is a Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,260. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Martha L Hernandez holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,253. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Heriberto Saldana Jr works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Heriberto earned $29,242 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Sondra H Murphy works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Sondra earned $29,228 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Edison Rodriguez Martel Jr serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,209. Union affiliation: R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Vidal Diaz Ruelas works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Vidal earned $29,177 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jacob D Desmith is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,176. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Kimberlee A Goosley holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,169. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Richard A Stinson is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,153. Union affiliation: R12.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Armando J Velasco Torres works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Armando earned $29,148 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Orlando S Johnson is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,143. They are represented by R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Gabriela Quiroga is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,140. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Brandy M Castillo is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,134. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Marian Caroline Porter is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,124. Union affiliation: E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jorge A Zamudio-Bautista works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jorge earned $29,098 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Rycker R Grindstaff serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $29,054. Union affiliation: R07.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Amanda E Grandfield works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Amanda earned $29,038 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Erika Bautista works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Erika earned $29,037 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.