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

Page 2

Anthony Rufka

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Rufka works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anthony earned $68,405 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Alejandro Valdez

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alejandro Valdez holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,405. Their pay grade is 09.

Wyn Zenni

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Wyn Zenni holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,405. Their pay grade is 09.

Jamie Ziah

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jamie Ziah works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jamie earned $68,405 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Kruttika Gopal

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Kruttika Gopal serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,405. They are classified at grade 09.

Connor Lainson

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Connor Lainson is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $68,405. They are classified at grade 09.

Joseph Ricca

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Ricca holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,743. Their pay grade is 09.

Jasmine Hurt

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jasmine Hurt is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $67,743. They are classified at grade 09.

Joseph Murnane

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Joseph Murnane serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,743. They are classified at grade 09.

Duncan Drapeau

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Duncan Drapeau holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,743. Their pay grade is 09.

Benjamin Hobbs

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Hobbs works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. Benjamin earned $67,743 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

D'Shyla Hodge

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, D'Shyla Hodge serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,743. They are classified at grade 09.

Corrie Houser

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Corrie Houser serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,743. They are classified at grade 09.

Olivia Lopez

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Olivia Lopez is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $67,743. They are classified at grade 09.

Margaret Mccallum

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margaret Mccallum is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $67,743. They are classified at grade 09.

Kira Mok

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kira Mok is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $67,743. They are classified at grade 09.

Rebecca Prisco

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Prisco works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. Rebecca earned $67,743 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Lauren Sadowski

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lauren Sadowski is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $67,743. They are classified at grade 09.

Alyssa Villalpando

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,743

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,743
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alyssa Villalpando is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $67,743. They are classified at grade 09.

Marieco Myart

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$67,594

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $67,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,594
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,594
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marieco Myart works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Marieco earned $67,594 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.