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 88
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Maria E Berry works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Maria earned $26,387 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jia Chue serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $26,374. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Paulo Felipe S Andrade holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,354. They are represented by R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Caroline L Gaete is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,316. Their bargaining unit is E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew J Umlor holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,295. Union affiliation: R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher S Baldo holds the role of Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,292. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jarod A Solis holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,284. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Franklin B Mckinney serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $26,267. They are represented by E.
Office Technician (General)/Parks and Recreation
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James Phetphommasouk is a Office Technician (General) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,264. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Hannah R Brown Damron works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Hannah earned $26,263 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Philip A Pantages serves as a Museum Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,216. Union affiliation: R11.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Betty M Evans is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,212. Their bargaining unit is E.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Emily R Cornelius holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,210. They are represented by R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Donna A Aubrey serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $26,200. Their bargaining unit is E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Stephen P Geurts works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Stephen earned $26,198 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Chad E Morgan is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,190. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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James M Anderson works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. James earned $26,188 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Davis G Deanda holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,175. Union affiliation: R07.
Special Investigator/Parks and Recreation
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Lois Harter holds the role of Special Investigator at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,171. They are represented by R07.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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David L Patton works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. David earned $26,170 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jan M Deady holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,155. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew C Ramos is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,151. Their bargaining unit is E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Cheryl L Johnson is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,133. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Oralia F Eberhardt is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,133. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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William K Mueller is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,131. They are represented by R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Peerless L Smith serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $26,107. Union affiliation: R12.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Cynthia M Amezquita works as a Personnel Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Cynthia earned $26,101 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Karen C White holds the role of Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,097. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Justin D Mccarthy is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,079. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Angel Ortega-Hernandez works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Angel earned $26,071 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Aleksandra M Ljubisavljevic serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,068. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Parker L Harris holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,057. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Michael C Lawlor works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $26,045 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kathleen A Wilson serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $26,043. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ashley D Reed holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,037. Union affiliation: E.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Monica A Rutherford is a State Park Interpreter II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,021. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Maria Paz S Garcia serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $26,005. They are represented by E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph A Bocanegra holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,002. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Forester II (Supervisory)/Parks and Recreation
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Jack R Harvey holds the role of Forester II (Supervisory) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,002. Their bargaining unit is S08.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Eric E Hendrickson is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,002. Their bargaining unit is R12.