U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / Park Ranger

Job-title file

Park Ranger

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

3,459 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $79,026, below the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 3,459
Total payroll: $293.9M
Role median: $79,026
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$172,216+

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How total compensation varies among the 3,459 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.

Compare departments

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

Park Ranger is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $79,026 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$39,576 · 15

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

Compare jurisdictions

Park Ranger beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 19 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $78,978 ranks #4 of 19. See Park Ranger across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$139,630 · 22

City and County of San Francisco

$125,413 · 76

$125,322 · 6

$78,603 · 24

$72,088 · 17

$62,460 · 16

$55,930 · 22

$50,608 · 124

Median total compensation for comparable Park Rangerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Paul Larson

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Moab
Work county: Grand
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491170019
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Paul Larson serves as a Park Ranger based in Moab, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,751. They are classified at grade 13.

Prashant Lotwala

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Tupelo
Work county: Lee
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 282610081
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Prashant Lotwala serves as a Park Ranger based in Tupelo, Mississippi. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,751. They are classified at grade 13.

Kelly Lynch

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mesa Verde Nat Pk
Work county: Montezuma
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081645083
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Lynch is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Mesa Verde Nat Pk, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $113,751. They are classified at grade 13.

Ernest Price

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Nicholasville
Work county: Jessamine
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212410113
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ernest Price holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Nicholasville, Kentucky. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,751. Their pay grade is 13.

Lori Rome

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Montrose
Work county: Montrose
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081700085
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lori Rome is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Montrose, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $113,751. They are classified at grade 13.

Stephen Theus

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Marys
Work county: Camden
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 134850039
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Theus works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Saint Marys, Georgia. Stephen earned $113,751 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Timothy Townsend

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Yellowstone Park
Work county: Park
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560895029
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Townsend holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,751. Their pay grade is 13.

Kevin Young

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Roger Mills
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400950129
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Young works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Kevin earned $113,751 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Haas

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,347

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,347
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Burbank
Work county: Walla Walla
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530227071
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Haas holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Burbank, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,347. Their pay grade is 12.

Mary Wilson

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Yellowstone Park
Work county: Park
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560895029
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Wilson is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. 2024 total compensation came to $113,047. They are classified at grade 12.

Stacy Allen

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Shiloh
Work county: Hardin
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 472208071
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stacy Allen is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Shiloh, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $113,047. They are classified at grade 12.

Thomas Farrell

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Hot Springs
Work county: Fall River
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461360047
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Farrell works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Thomas earned $113,047 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Calvin Farmer

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Tupelo
Work county: Lee
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 282610081
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Calvin Farmer serves as a Park Ranger based in Tupelo, Mississippi. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,047. They are classified at grade 12.

Alice Hart

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Williston
Work county: Williams
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 383350105
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Alice Hart serves as a Park Ranger based in Williston, North Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,047. They are classified at grade 12.

Lisa Hendy

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Grand Canyon
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040223005
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Hendy is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Grand Canyon, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $113,047. They are classified at grade 12.

Marsha Mccabe

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Crater Lake
Work county: Klamath
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410455035
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marsha Mccabe holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Crater Lake, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,047. Their pay grade is 12.

Elizabeth Valencia

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Houghton
Work county: Houghton
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 262340061
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Elizabeth Valencia serves as a Park Ranger based in Houghton, Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,047. They are classified at grade 12.

Stanley Garner

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Crystal River
Work county: Citrus
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120730017
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stanley Garner works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Crystal River, Florida. Stanley earned $113,047 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Matthew Wallat

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$112,796

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $112,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,796
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Estes Park
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,796
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080760069
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Matthew Wallat serves as a Park Ranger based in Estes Park, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,796. They are classified at grade 12.

Amanda Mccutcheon

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$112,579

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $112,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,579
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Moccasin
Work county: Mohave
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,579
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040315015
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Amanda Mccutcheon serves as a Park Ranger based in Moccasin, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,579. They are classified at grade 13.

Keena Graham

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$112,404

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,404
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Jackson
Work county: Hinds
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281220049
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Keena Graham holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,404. Their pay grade is 13.

Keith Winslow

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$112,378

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $112,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,378
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lackawaxen
Work county: Pike
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,378
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 424171103
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Keith Winslow works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. Keith earned $112,378 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Andrew Long

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$112,378

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $112,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,378
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,378
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Long holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,378. Their pay grade is 12.