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 85
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Araceli Ortega works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Araceli earned $27,483 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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David L Teves is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,475. Union affiliation: E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Sarah A Edwards is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,466. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Agustin R Galvan works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Agustin earned $27,450 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Frank O Villas works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Frank earned $27,447 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jorge Torres holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,446. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Margaret G Camara-Leal is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,440. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Alyssa N Dilworth is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,429. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Bobby G Otwell serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,426. Union affiliation: E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua C Martin works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Joshua earned $27,404 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Hector S Valencia serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,403. They are represented by R08.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Willis E Hindle is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,402. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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Kelli L Carlisle holds the role of Environmental Services Intern at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,395. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Douglas A Jensen serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,389. They are represented by E.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Tamela A Fish is a State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,383. They are represented by R01.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Winnie Y Hsiao works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Winnie earned $27,374 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Reese D Brooks serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,369. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Kassaundra D Rodriguez works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Kassaundra earned $27,369 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Lisa L Lawrence holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,361. Union affiliation: R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Noah A Ketterer is a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,358. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kyle O Austin serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,358. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Brock M Reagen is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,355. They are represented by R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Stephen M Kiwala holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,345. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Francesca C Kocks is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,339. Their bargaining unit is E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Devon L Johnson works as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Devon earned $27,327 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ridgely K Fullerton is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,325. Union affiliation: R12.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Kevin D Forrester is a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,321. Union affiliation: S07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Nyle B Schafhauser is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,307. Union affiliation: E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Saira A Ramos Mendoza works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Saira earned $27,307 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Steven A Perez serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,304. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Richard A Corey serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,303. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Lester P Owens serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,271. Union affiliation: E.
Construction Supervisor II/Parks and Recreation
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Kelsey Q Henck is a Construction Supervisor II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,259. Union affiliation: R09.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Daniella X Espindola is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,258. Union affiliation: R08.
Staff Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Marissa L Llanes is a Staff Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,253. They are represented by S01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jordan F Tickner holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,240. Their bargaining unit is E.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Richard I Pagaduan works as a Guide I Historical Monument for Parks and Recreation. Richard earned $27,234 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Markie R Iudice serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,211. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Katie R Exline is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,208. Their bargaining unit is E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Feliciano A Mendez Hernandez is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,196. Union affiliation: R12.