U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Environmental Protection Specialist

Job-title file

Environmental Protection Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

27 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $145,509, above the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $4M
Role median: $145,509
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$89,512$189,877+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 27 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Environmental Protection Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — about 89,250 people — is $82,220. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $145,509 for this role, 77% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$52,520

$64,490

$82,220

$107,970

$140,010

Department of Commerce median · $145,509

The bar is the range of annual wages for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Commerce’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Commerce is $145,509, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Environmental Protection Specialist is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $145,509 ranks #7 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$193,108 · 2

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$191,900 · 1

Presidio Trust

$163,774 · 2

Department of Justice

$161,030 · 2

Surface Transportation Board

$151,013 · 4

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$147,975 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$144,950 · 36

U.S. Agency for International Development

$144,931 · 102

Department of State

$142,307 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$139,395 · 1,682

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$137,299 · 57

Department of Energy

$136,734 · 113

Median total compensation for the Environmental Protection Specialist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Amanda Pereira

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amanda Pereira is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Shelby Mendez

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$188,573

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $184,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,573
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Long Beach
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,725
Basic Pay (before locality): $184,725
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061970037
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Shelby Mendez serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Long Beach, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,573. They are classified at grade 04.

Andrew Bielakowski

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$188,354

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,354
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Galena
Work county: Jo Daviess
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $186,854
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 173250085
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Andrew Bielakowski serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Galena, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,354. They are classified at grade 05.

Steven Kokkinakis

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Steven Kokkinakis holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 04.

John Kuriawa

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

John Kuriawa is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 04.

Jay Nunenkamp

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$176,385

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $176,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,385
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,385
Basic Pay (before locality): $176,385
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Jay Nunenkamp works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Jay earned $176,385 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Wilamena Harback

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$165,133

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $165,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,133
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,133
Basic Pay (before locality): $165,133
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Wilamena Harback serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,133. They are classified at grade 04.

Joshua Fitzpatrick

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$161,661

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $161,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,661
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint Louis Park
Work county: Hennepin
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,661
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276300053
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Joshua Fitzpatrick serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $161,661. They are classified at grade 15.

Carolyn Reid

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$158,601

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $158,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,601
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,601
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Carolyn Reid is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $158,601. They are classified at grade 04.

Deborah Spring

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$157,963

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $157,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,963
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,963
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Deborah Spring works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Deborah earned $157,963 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Noah Silverman

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$157,203

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $157,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,203
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work county: Pinellas
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,203
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,203
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Noah Silverman holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,203. Their pay grade is 04.

Elaine Moran

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$153,975

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $153,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,975
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,975
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Elaine Moran serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,975. They are classified at grade 14.

James Jacobson

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$146,675

Sub-department: Economic Development Administration
Base pay: $146,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,675
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,675
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Jacobson is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $146,675. They are classified at grade 13.

Suzanne Derrick

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$145,509

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $145,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,509
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Plainfield
Work county: Will
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,509
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 177000197
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Suzanne Derrick is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Plainfield, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $145,509. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Bloodworth

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$141,156

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $141,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,156
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,006
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,006
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Brian Bloodworth is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $141,156. They are classified at grade 04.

Christopher Baird

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Baird is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Rowena Defato

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$138,954

Sub-department: Economic Development Administration
Base pay: $138,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,954
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,954
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rowena Defato works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. Rowena earned $138,954 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Tiffany Spina

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$137,265

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,265
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tiffany Spina works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Tiffany earned $137,265 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sarah Yardley

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$136,699

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $136,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,699
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,699
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,699
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Sarah Yardley serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,699. They are classified at grade 04.

Antoinette Divittorio

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$135,929

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $135,929
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,929
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,929
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,929
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Antoinette Divittorio serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,929. They are classified at grade 04.

Kyle Darton

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Economic Development Administration
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kyle Darton works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Chicago, Illinois. Kyle earned $134,681 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kate Taylor

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$132,421

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $132,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,421
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,421
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,421
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Kate Taylor works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kate earned $132,421 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Leslie Killian

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$129,466

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $129,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,466
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Collinsville
Work county: Saint Clair
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,466
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,466
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171910163
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Leslie Killian works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Collinsville, Illinois. Leslie earned $129,466 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Stuart Goldberg

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$127,773

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $127,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,773
Pay grade: 03
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,773
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,773
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Stuart Goldberg serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in San Diego, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,773. They are classified at grade 03.

Rosa Gonzalez

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$126,308

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $126,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,308
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,308
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,308
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Rosa Gonzalez serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,308. They are classified at grade 04.

Constance Tallman

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$120,207

Sub-department: Economic Development Administration
Base pay: $120,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,207
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Constance Tallman is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $120,207. They are classified at grade 13.

Meredith Reilly

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$89,512

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $89,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,512
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,512
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,512
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Meredith Reilly works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Meredith earned $89,512 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.