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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Eric Hall

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$80,994

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $80,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,994
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,994
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Hall is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $80,994. They are classified at grade 11.

Torre Ippolito

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$80,994

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $80,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,994
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,994
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Torre Ippolito holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,994. Their pay grade is 11.

Benjamin Sharaf

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Sharaf is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $80,665. They are classified at grade 11.

Kelsey Pelton

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Kelsey Pelton serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,665. They are classified at grade 11.

Gary Mitchler

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Gary Mitchler serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,665. They are classified at grade 11.

Kayleigh Moses

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kayleigh Moses holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,665. Their pay grade is 11.

Alicia Lundy

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alicia Lundy works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. Alicia earned $80,665 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Madison Boettcher

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$80,006

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $80,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,006
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,006
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Madison Boettcher holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,006. Their pay grade is 11.

Jonathan Paull

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$79,808

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $79,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,808
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Walla Walla
Work county: Walla Walla
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532390071
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Paull is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Walla Walla, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $79,808. They are classified at grade 11.

Marian Hanna

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$78,820

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $78,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,820
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,820
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marian Hanna holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,820. Their pay grade is 11.

Hector Maldonado

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$78,820

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $78,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,820
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,820
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hector Maldonado works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Dallas, Texas. Hector earned $78,820 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Adam Mason

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$78,820

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $78,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,820
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,820
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Mason works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Dallas, Texas. Adam earned $78,820 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Nia Riddick

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$78,820

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $78,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,820
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,820
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nia Riddick is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Dallas, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $78,820. They are classified at grade 11.

Lacey Sasseen

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$78,820

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $78,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,820
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,820
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Lacey Sasseen serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,820. They are classified at grade 11.

Kathryn Vogle

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$78,820

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $78,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,820
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,820
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Kathryn Vogle serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,820. They are classified at grade 11.

Kathryn Bazan

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$78,820

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $78,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,820
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,820
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Bazan holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,820. Their pay grade is 11.

Kevin Bryan

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$77,955

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $77,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,955
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Palmetto
Work county: Manatee
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,955
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122440081
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Bryan works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Palmetto, Florida. Kevin earned $77,955 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Molly Keenan

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$77,146

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $77,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,146
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Lenexa
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203080091
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Molly Keenan works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Lenexa, Kansas. Molly earned $77,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.