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 98
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Tisha L Breda serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,088. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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Aaron James Navarro is a Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal- at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $22,072. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel Estrada works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Daniel earned $22,060 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Caitlin Ea Woodmansee works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Caitlin earned $22,056 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Leticia J Tapia is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $22,046. They are represented by E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Isaiah C Nystrom holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,040. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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Ashley Ann Dickinson is a Environmental Services Intern at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $22,038. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Denise M Leiva Guadalupe serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $22,007. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Emma Hatton Levy is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,976. Union affiliation: E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Clayton K Norian works as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Clayton earned $21,975 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Lukas D Holder works as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Lukas earned $21,965 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Melanio U Ligeralde Jr is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,965. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jody C Brown works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jody earned $21,959 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Raymond J Nghiem works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Raymond earned $21,944 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Dolores K Zombory is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,925. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jeremiah J Boldway serves as a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,904. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Sonya L Riley holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,899. Union affiliation: R01.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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David G Cotero is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,894. Union affiliation: R12.
Graduate Student Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Caleb A Hinsley holds the role of Graduate Student Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,893. They are represented by E.
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jake S Taylor serves as a Lifeguard II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,884. They are represented by R07.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Yvette I Sanville serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,850. Their bargaining unit is E.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew R Lycan is a Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,832. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jazelle C Lieske holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,812. Their bargaining unit is E.
Special Investigator/Parks and Recreation
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Paul G Frost Jr holds the role of Special Investigator at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,798. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Marcel J Schiro is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,797. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Larry L Asbury is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,782. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Wade M Greasby serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,778. Union affiliation: E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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John P Odea holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,773. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Dianne V Balneg works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Dianne earned $21,771 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Arturo G Marmolejo works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Arturo earned $21,766 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Amanda N Yancey works as a Forestry Aide for Parks and Recreation. Amanda earned $21,761 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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William L Perry holds the role of Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,748. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Special Investigator/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael T Martino serves as a Special Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,730. Union affiliation: R07.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Stephanie A Oden serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,726. Union affiliation: E.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Clark A Lenhardt serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,710. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Cara C Koppel is a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,693. They are represented by E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Cochise M Nez works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Cochise earned $21,683 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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Luc A Lagarde is a Environmental Services Intern at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,669. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher P Aramkul is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,662. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Nicole M Owens is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,655. Their bargaining unit is R08.