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Parks, California State (DPR) salaries

7,501 state employees in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

Also known as California State Parks.

Largest job classifications

Median regular pay is what the State Controller recorded these employees receiving.
PositionEmployeesMedian regular pay
Park Aide (Seasonal)912$8,203
Lifeguard I (Seasonal)871$6,104
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)680$22,372
Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)541$26,802
Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)504$16,848
Lifeguard II (Seasonal)391$9,744
Forestry Aide242$29,169
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger), Range B242$91,659
Park Maintenance Worker I173$49,096
Analyst II, Range A134$74,243
Analyst I, Range C133$59,230
State Park Interpreter I101$57,669
Park Maintenance Assistant100$41,869
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)99$113,208
Environmental Scientist, Range C87$82,680
Guide I Historical Monument85$38,906
Supervisor I76$90,335
Park Interpretive Specialist -Seasonal-72$13,324
Skilled Laborer, Range A68$50,717
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist61$83,845
Office Technician (Typing), Range A55$42,442
Park Maintenance Supervisor51$71,451
Guide Trainee Historical Monument50$12,288
Youth Aid48$3,901
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard), Range B47$88,701
Forestry Technician, Range A42$41,885
State Park Equipment Operator42$69,460
Supervisor II40$103,080
Park Maintenance Chief I39$81,813
Maintenance Mechanic, Range A38$65,505

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.