U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Housing and Urban Developm / Environmental Protection Specialist

Job-title file

Environmental Protection Specialist

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

57 employees hold this title in Department of Housing and Urban Developm. Median total compensation for the role is $137,299, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 57
Total payroll: $8M
Role median: $137,299
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$105,029$187,752+

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

How total compensation varies among the 57 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 Housing and Urban Developm pays a median base salary of $137,299 for this role, 67% above that figure — about the 89th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Housing and Urban Developm sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$52,520

$64,490

$82,220

$107,970

$140,010

Department of Housing and Urban Developm median · $137,299

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 Housing and Urban Developm’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Housing and Urban Developm is $137,299, 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 Housing and Urban Developm, the median of $137,299 ranks #12 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

Department of Commerce

$145,509 · 27

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 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

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Joshua Helms

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$124,609

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $124,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,609
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,609
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Helms holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,609. Their pay grade is 13.

John Derinzy

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$123,576

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $123,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,576
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Derinzy holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,576. Their pay grade is 13.

Kelly Warner

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$123,576

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $123,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,576
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Warner works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Fort Worth, Texas. Kelly earned $123,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Marie Vila

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$123,513

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $123,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,513
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,513
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marie Vila works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Seattle, Washington. Marie earned $123,513 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Saquilla Hall

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$120,207

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
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): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Developm, Saquilla Hall serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,207. They are classified at grade 13.

Jaime Blakesley

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$119,287

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $119,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,287
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,287
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Developm, Jaime Blakesley serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,287. They are classified at grade 13.

Scott Mullner

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$118,803

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $118,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,803
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Mullner works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Denver, Colorado. Scott earned $118,803 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Julia Perry

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$116,820

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $116,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,820
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,820
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julia Perry works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Julia earned $116,820 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Maldonad Gonzalez

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$116,564

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $116,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,564
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,564
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Developm, Maldonad Gonzalez serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,564. They are classified at grade 13.

Rory Stierler

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$116,305

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $116,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,305
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Minneapolis
Work county: Hennepin
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,305
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rory Stierler is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2024 total compensation came to $116,305. They are classified at grade 13.

Amber Tilley

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$115,533

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $115,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,533
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Wyandotte
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 202820209
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amber Tilley holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Kansas City, Kansas. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,533. Their pay grade is 13.

Valerie Willis

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$114,970

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $114,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,970
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,970
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Valerie Willis holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,970. Their pay grade is 13.

Justin Hathaway

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$107,915

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $107,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,915
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Hathaway works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Richmond, Virginia. Justin earned $107,915 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Matthew Bray

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$107,915

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $107,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,915
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Developm, Matthew Bray serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Richmond, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,915. They are classified at grade 13.

Kieulan Pham

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$107,817

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $107,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,817
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Columbus
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,817
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391800049
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kieulan Pham works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Columbus, Ohio. Kieulan earned $107,817 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michelle Hanks

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$106,856

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $106,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,856
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,856
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Hanks is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $106,856. They are classified at grade 13.

Thomas Neff

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Developm

2024 total comp

$105,029

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Cmnty Plan and Development
Base pay: $105,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,029
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Wyandotte
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,029
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 202820209
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Neff works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Developm based in Kansas City, Kansas. Thomas earned $105,029 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.