U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Environmental Protection Agency / Environmental Protection Specialist

Job-title file

Environmental Protection Specialist

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

1,682 employees hold this title in Environmental Protection Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $139,395, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 1,682
Total payroll: $228.8M
Role median: $139,395
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,682 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. Environmental Protection Agency pays a median base salary of $139,395 for this role, 70% above that figure — about the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Environmental Protection Agency sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$52,520

$64,490

$82,220

$107,970

$140,010

Environmental Protection Agency median · $139,395

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 Environmental Protection Agency’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,675 of 1,682 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Environmental Protection Agency is $139,395, 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 Environmental Protection Agency, the median of $139,395 ranks #11 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

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

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Cara Walsh

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$99,091

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $99,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,091
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Ypsilanti
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,091
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 265330161
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cara Walsh works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Cara earned $99,091 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Anderson

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,883

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,883
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,883
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Anderson is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $98,883. They are classified at grade 12.

Lorenzo Choudhary-Smith

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,883

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,883
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,883
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lorenzo Choudhary-Smith holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,883. Their pay grade is 12.

Ryan Mcdermott

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,883

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,883
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,883
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Ryan Mcdermott serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,883. They are classified at grade 12.

Michele Perkins

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,883

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,883
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,883
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michele Perkins is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $98,883. They are classified at grade 12.

Samir Subedi

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,883

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,883
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,883
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Samir Subedi serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,883. They are classified at grade 12.

Katy Deng

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katy Deng holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,240. Their pay grade is 12.

Jonathan Onufryk

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Onufryk works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. Jonathan earned $98,240 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jeffrey Estes

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,232

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,232
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,232
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Estes works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Anchorage, Alaska. Jeffrey earned $98,232 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Rainey Ragland

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,023

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,023
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rainey Ragland is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $98,023. They are classified at grade 12.

Jostyn Jones

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,622

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,622
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Aubrey
Work county: Denton
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,622
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480320121
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jostyn Jones is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Aubrey, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $97,622. They are classified at grade 12.

Tia Allen

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tia Allen holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,376. Their pay grade is 12.

Amy Cross

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Amy Cross serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,376. They are classified at grade 12.

Alex Emanoff

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Alex Emanoff serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,376. They are classified at grade 12.

Sophie Manaster

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Sophie Manaster serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,376. They are classified at grade 12.

Jacob Bobrow

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,079

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,079
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Bobrow works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Jacob earned $97,079 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Mayesha Choudhury

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,079

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,079
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mayesha Choudhury works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Mayesha earned $97,079 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Barner Hill

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,079

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,079
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Barner Hill serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,079. They are classified at grade 12.

Kelli Williams

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,888

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,888
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Mesa
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,888
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040290013
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelli Williams is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Mesa, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $96,888. They are classified at grade 12.

Benjamin Johnson

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,792

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,792
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,792
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Johnson is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Raleigh, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $96,792. They are classified at grade 12.

Benjamin Carlson

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Carlson is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $96,684. They are classified at grade 12.

Crystal Edmunds

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Crystal Edmunds holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,684. Their pay grade is 12.

Jessica Felts

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Parker
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081952035
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Felts works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Parker, Colorado. Jessica earned $96,684 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Megan Rush

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Megan Rush serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,684. They are classified at grade 12.

Cristian Verdin

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Cristian Verdin serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,684. They are classified at grade 12.