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 99
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Alexander O Lara serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,651. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew R Poonamallee holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,650. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Zola M Evans holds the role of Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,633. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Abril C Williams serves as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,632. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Brian M Swierczynski serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,604. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher V Lopez is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,600. Their bargaining unit is E.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Sakeena P Mosley-Freeny is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,599. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Anibal Becerra Lujano works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Anibal earned $21,590 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Ricardo P Gonzalez is a Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,583. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Libbie L Scheding serves as a Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,565. Their bargaining unit is E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jacob A Slay works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jacob earned $21,552 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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April F Randol works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. April earned $21,529 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Lesina M Burdick is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,496. Union affiliation: E.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Colette A Kavanaugh is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,492. Union affiliation: R01.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Diane M Velasco holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,492. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Richard Gonzalez works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Richard earned $21,466 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Anthony M Juarez works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Anthony earned $21,448 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Esperanza C Casarez holds the role of Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,436. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Barbara J Showalter works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Barbara earned $21,428 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Gregory W Bartow holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,423. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Bryan E Thornburg is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,421. Union affiliation: E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Emilio J Puga holds the role of Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,411. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Jose R Guerra works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Jose earned $21,405 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Isabel N Nguyen is a Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,403. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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William Wellington works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. William earned $21,402 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Michael C Ninneman works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $21,391 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Trae L Neal serves as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,386. Their bargaining unit is E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Gene R Strauss is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,368. They are represented by R12.
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Gavin P Murray works as a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Gavin earned $21,363 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Adele A Pizarro Conte serves as a Park Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $21,353. Union affiliation: E.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Alexander Magallan works as a Park Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Alexander earned $21,348 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Peyton C Carter is a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,347. Union affiliation: R12.
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew O Spencer works as a Maintenance Aide (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Matthew earned $21,323 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Jamie L Ramsey is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,319. Union affiliation: R08.
Guide Trainee Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Anna M Prinzbach works as a Guide Trainee Historical Monument for Parks and Recreation. Anna earned $21,305 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Jacob Y Howarth is a Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,301. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Madeline E Adams is a Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,289. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Aide (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Kennedie P Frost is a Park Aide (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,254. They are represented by E.
Environmental Services Intern/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, John D Taylor serves as a Environmental Services Intern. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,246. Their bargaining unit is E.
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation
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Caleb H Cunningham is a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,231. Their bargaining unit is R07.