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Parks and Recreation

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2023
Employees
7,224
Median total
$24,870
Highest record
$244,683

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$149,293+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$36,724 (92%)
  • Overtime$1,592 (4%)
  • Other$1,732 (4%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$1,838
$8,223
$24,870
$62,886
$101,535

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 91

Ray D Harm

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,982
Base pay
$24,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$315
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,982
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$20
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496730987901
Salary Total
$20
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,982

Ray D Harm holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,982. They are represented by R12.

Zachary B Zapien

Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,981
Base pay
$24,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,981
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$20
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499521035901
Salary Total
$20
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,981

Zachary B Zapien works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Zachary earned $24,981 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.

George J Sahagun

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,945
Base pay
$24,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,945
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499270987901
Salary Total
$18
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,945

George J Sahagun holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,945. They are represented by R12.

Karri L Pearcey

Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,940
Base pay
$24,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,940
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
CALAVERAS

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$20
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5497321035901
Salary Total
$20
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,940

Karri L Pearcey holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,940. They are represented by E.

Kailey M Banayat

Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,925
Base pay
$22,339
Overtime
$2,587
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,925
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$22
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499270990901
Salary Total
$23
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,925

At Parks and Recreation, Kailey M Banayat serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $24,925. Union affiliation: R07.

Donald J Hudson

Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,915
Base pay
$24,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,915
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,367
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5497221060901
Salary Total
$19
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,915

Donald J Hudson is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,915. Union affiliation: R08.

Michael R Drake

State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,905
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,905
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,905
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MENDOCINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,236
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496516389902
Salary Total
$36
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,905

Michael R Drake holds the role of State Park Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,905. They are represented by R12.

John G Lucich

State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,904
Base pay
$16,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,375
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,904
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SANTA BARBARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,605
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5489120983006
Salary Total
$7,905
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$24,904

John G Lucich works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. John earned $24,904 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Enrique A Ortega

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,891
Base pay
$23,936
Overtime
$955
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,891
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
DEL NORTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496370987901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,891

Enrique A Ortega works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Enrique earned $24,891 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Christian J Lambert

State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,882
Base pay
$22,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,002
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,882
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SANTA CRUZ

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,605
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5487180992003
Salary Total
$7,980
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$24,882

Christian J Lambert is a State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,882. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Phillip M Caulder

Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,880
Base pay
$24,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,880
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,367
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496451060901
Salary Total
$19
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,880

At Parks and Recreation, Phillip M Caulder serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,880. Union affiliation: R08.

Alexander M Rinkert

Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,859
Base pay
$24,856
Overtime
$4
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,859
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
SANTA CRUZ

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,455
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5497151060901
Salary Total
$20
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,859

Alexander M Rinkert holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,859. They are represented by R08.

Jeffrey M Avveduto

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,859
Base pay
$24,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$315
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,859
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499280987901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,859

Jeffrey M Avveduto holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,859. Union affiliation: R12.

Stanley T Tygieiski

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,858
Base pay
$24,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,858
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496620987901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,858

At Parks and Recreation, Stanley T Tygieiski serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $24,858. They are represented by R12.

Janet Herrera

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,857
Base pay
$23,294
Overtime
$1,563
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,857
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499180987901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,857

Janet Herrera holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,857. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Renata Va Lozito

Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,849
Base pay
$24,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,849
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$21
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5497420996901
Salary Total
$21
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,849

At Parks and Recreation, Renata Va Lozito serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $24,849. They are represented by R12.

John W Aubuchon

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,841
Base pay
$23,948
Overtime
$893
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,841
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499170987901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,841

John W Aubuchon is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,841. They are represented by R12.

Scott M Hofmann

Archeological Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,841
Base pay
$24,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,841
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499351021901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,841

At Parks and Recreation, Scott M Hofmann serves as a Archeological Specialist -Seasonal-. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,841. Union affiliation: E.

Kevin T Young

Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,841
Base pay
$24,723
Overtime
$118
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,841
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496500986901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,841

Kevin T Young is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,841. They are represented by E.

Ian C Friudenberg

Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,837
Base pay
$22,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,087
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,837
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499410986901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,837

At Parks and Recreation, Ian C Friudenberg serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $24,837. They are represented by E.

Sherry L Tricarico

Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,831
Base pay
$23,314
Overtime
$1,517
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,831
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499280986901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,831

Sherry L Tricarico holds the role of Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,831. Their bargaining unit is E.

Nicole M Spaulding

Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,817
Base pay
$24,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,817
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$20
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496891035901
Salary Total
$20
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,817

Nicole M Spaulding works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Nicole earned $24,817 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.

Lisa F Caspersen

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,809
Base pay
$24,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,809
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499410987901
Salary Total
$18
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,809

Lisa F Caspersen is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,809. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Wilfredo Martinez

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,802
Base pay
$24,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,802
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499270987901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,802

Wilfredo Martinez holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,802. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Alejandro G Garcia

Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,795
Base pay
$24,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,795
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,348
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5498026768001
Salary Total
$5,348
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$24,795

Alejandro G Garcia holds the role of Park Maintenance Worker II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,795. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Kathryn R Gailson

Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,781
Base pay
$24,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,781
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
EL DORADO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496870986901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,781

Kathryn R Gailson is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,781. Their bargaining unit is E.

Miranda L Sorrentino

Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,772
Base pay
$23,013
Overtime
$1,109
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,772
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5493360986901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,772

Miranda L Sorrentino works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Miranda earned $24,772 in 2023. They are represented by E.

Wyatt C Wittman

Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,769
Base pay
$24,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$225
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,769
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,548
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5497420731902
Salary Total
$20
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,769

Wyatt C Wittman works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation. Wyatt earned $24,769 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Alexis Andrade

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,761
Base pay
$24,324
Overtime
$167
Other pay
$270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,761
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499170987901
Salary Total
$18
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,761

Alexis Andrade is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,761. Union affiliation: R12.

Kaylee M Pogue

Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,746
Base pay
$24,476
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,746
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
HUMBOLDT

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$21
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496360996901
Salary Total
$21
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,746

At Parks and Recreation, Kaylee M Pogue serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $24,746. Union affiliation: R12.

Zuzana Volny

Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,744
Base pay
$24,684
Overtime
$61
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,744
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$20
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499371035901
Salary Total
$20
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,744

Zuzana Volny holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,744. They are represented by E.

Benjamin T Reed

Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,740
Base pay
$23,241
Overtime
$1,280
Other pay
$220
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,740
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SANTA CRUZ

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$22
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5497170990901
Salary Total
$23
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,740

Benjamin T Reed holds the role of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,740. Union affiliation: R07.

Jesse A Stayner

Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,717
Base pay
$24,019
Overtime
$699
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,717
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5492600986901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,717

Jesse A Stayner works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jesse earned $24,717 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.

Fulgencio M Hernandez

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,717
Base pay
$24,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,717
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$20
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499370987901
Salary Total
$20
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,717

Fulgencio M Hernandez holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,717. They are represented by R12.

Joseph M Heredia

Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,705
Base pay
$24,478
Overtime
$228
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,705
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,367
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499501060901
Salary Total
$19
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,705

Joseph M Heredia is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,705. Union affiliation: R08.

Joycine M Avalos

Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,682
Base pay
$24,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,682
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496910986901
Salary Total
$17
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,682

Joycine M Avalos works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Joycine earned $24,682 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.

Yeng Chue

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,682
Base pay
$23,797
Overtime
$525
Other pay
$360
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,682
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5496490987901
Salary Total
$18
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,682

Yeng Chue holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,682. Union affiliation: R12.

Rachel P Hensler

Research Data Supervisor I/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,682
Base pay
$24,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,682
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,760
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5498405734001
Salary Total
$6,760
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$24,682

Rachel P Hensler is a Research Data Supervisor I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,682. They are represented by S01.

Mohammad M Rana

Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2023 total comp
$24,680
Base pay
$24,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$360
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,680
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5499180987901
Salary Total
$18
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$24,680

Mohammad M Rana is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,680. Union affiliation: R12.