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 Ranger roles 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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Susan Tooch

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,960

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,960
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Hanksville
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 490635055
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

Susan Tooch works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Hanksville, Utah. Susan earned $69,960 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Pauline Wentworth

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,960

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,960
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Saint Marys
Work county: Camden
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 134850039
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Pauline Wentworth serves as a Park Ranger based in Saint Marys, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,960. They are classified at grade 09.

Matthew Whitney

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,960

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,960
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Whitney is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $69,960. They are classified at grade 09.

Katherine Zerkle

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,960

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,960
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Lansing
Work county: Fayette
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541436019
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Zerkle is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Lansing, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $69,960. They are classified at grade 09.

Jo Dolan

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,960

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $69,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,960
Pay grade: 09
Work city: La Combe
Work county: Saint Tammany
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221225103
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jo Dolan works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in La Combe, Louisiana. Jo earned $69,960 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Katherine Julian

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,960

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $69,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,960
Pay grade: 09
Work city: La Crosse
Work county: La Crosse
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552490063
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Julian holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,960. Their pay grade is 09.

Dana Schelling

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,960

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $69,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,960
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Trempealeau
Work county: Trempealeau
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 554860121
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Dana Schelling serves as a Park Ranger based in Trempealeau, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,960. They are classified at grade 09.

Lauren Carter

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,960

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,960
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Lauren Carter serves as a Park Ranger based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,960. They are classified at grade 09.

Michael Nordell

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,886

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,886
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Port Angeles
Work county: Clallam
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,386
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531700009
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Nordell works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Port Angeles, Washington. Michael earned $69,886 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Nicolas Clapp

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,779

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $67,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,818
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,779
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bedford
Work county: Bedford
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510130515
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

Nicolas Clapp holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Bedford, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,779. Their pay grade is 09.

Breanne Brown

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,729

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $69,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,729
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Simeon
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,729
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063415079
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Breanne Brown is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in San Simeon, California. 2024 total compensation came to $69,729. They are classified at grade 09.

Donovan Smith

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,729

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,729
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Twentynine Palms
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,729
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063970071
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donovan Smith works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Twentynine Palms, California. Donovan earned $69,729 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Jasmin Jones

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,706

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,706
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kennesaw
Work county: Cobb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,465
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 132990067
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

Jasmin Jones holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Kennesaw, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,706. Their pay grade is 09.

Jacob Boling

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,706

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,706
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kennesaw
Work county: Cobb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,465
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 132990067
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Jacob Boling serves as a Park Ranger based in Kennesaw, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,706. They are classified at grade 09.

Melinda Mcfarland

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,450

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $64,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,450
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Roosevelt
Work county: Gila
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,723
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040395007
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melinda Mcfarland works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Roosevelt, Arizona. Melinda earned $69,450 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Jennifer Burbank

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,386

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,386
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bainbridge Isl Winslow
Work county: Kitsap
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,386
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530111035
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Burbank works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Bainbridge Isl Winslow, Washington. Jennifer earned $69,386 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Anna Vornholt

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,386

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,386
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Newhalem
Work county: Whatcom
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,386
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531475073
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Anna Vornholt serves as a Park Ranger based in Newhalem, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,386. They are classified at grade 09.

Macleod Dickey

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,386

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,386
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Forks
Work county: Clallam
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,386
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530760009
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

At Department of Interior, Macleod Dickey serves as a Park Ranger based in Forks, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,386. They are classified at grade 09.

William Foster

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,363

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,363
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bullhead City
Work county: Mohave
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,363
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040059015
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

William Foster holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Bullhead City, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,363. Their pay grade is 09.

Gregory Feathers

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,363

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $69,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,363
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Las Vegas
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,363
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Feathers works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gregory earned $69,363 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Somer Aburish

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,363

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,363
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Searchlight
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,363
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320187003
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

Somer Aburish is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Searchlight, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $69,363. They are classified at grade 09.

Brian Hampton

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,363

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,363
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boulder City
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,363
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

Brian Hampton holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Boulder City, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,363. Their pay grade is 09.

Angel Cuevas

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,183

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,183
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Ajo
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,183
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040010019
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

Angel Cuevas is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Ajo, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $69,183. They are classified at grade 09.

Angela Bowman

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,160

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,160
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Point Reyes Station
Work county: Marin
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,160
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062858041
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

Angela Bowman holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Point Reyes Station, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,160. Their pay grade is 07.

Gregory Mckisson

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$68,961

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $67,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,961
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Crescent City
Work county: Del Norte
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060900015
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

At Department of Interior, Gregory Mckisson serves as a Park Ranger based in Crescent City, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,961. They are classified at grade 09.

Emily Garrison

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$68,893

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $68,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,893
Pay grade: 09
Work county: Summit
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,893
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,465
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 390000153
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Garrison works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Ohio. Emily earned $68,893 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Steven Steingass

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$68,893

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $68,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,893
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Brecksville
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,893
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,465
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 390970035
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GL

Steven Steingass holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Brecksville, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,893. Their pay grade is 09.

William Wolvington

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$68,892

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $68,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,892
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Estes Park
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,892
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080760069
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Wolvington is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Estes Park, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $68,892. They are classified at grade 09.