New York City / Department of Environment Protection / Scientist

Job-title file

Scientist

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

77 employees hold this title in Department of Environment Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $75,926, below the department median of $98,318.

Employees: 77
Total payroll: $5.6M
Role median: $75,926
Agency median: $98,318
Comparison: Below

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Pay distribution for this role

$191$115,411+

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How total compensation varies among the 77 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.

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This role across New York City

Scientist is held in 2 New York City departments. In Department of Environment Protection, the median of $75,926 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$88,042 · 38

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Scientist beyond New York City

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $78,310 ranks #4 of 5. See Scientist across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$133,692 · 11

South Carolina

$105,538 · 13

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

$92,649 · 43

Missouri

$55,682 · 56

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Michael Sapienza

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$74,696

Base pay: $68,763
Overtime: $3,915
Other pay: $2,018
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,696
Hire date: 2019-08-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Westchester
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,955
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 97.25
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Sapienza is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Westchester. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $74,696.

Lori Froehlich

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$74,315

Base pay: $68,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,315
Hire date: 1998-02-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Sullivan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $71,128
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Environment Protection, Lori Froehlich serves as a Scientist based in Sullivan. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $74,315.

Brian Lowe

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$74,204

Base pay: $68,612
Overtime: $1,469
Other pay: $4,123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,204
Hire date: 2017-01-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,835
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 31.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Brian Lowe works as a Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Brian earned $74,204 in 2025.

Thomas Levy

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$73,289

Base pay: $68,659
Overtime: $2,946
Other pay: $1,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,289
Hire date: 2023-06-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Westchester
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,737
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 57.25
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Environment Protection, Thomas Levy serves as a Scientist based in Westchester. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,289.

Mahfujor Rahman

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$72,680

Base pay: $68,551
Overtime: $1,952
Other pay: $2,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,680
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,737
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 41.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Mahfujor Rahman is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $72,680.

Michael Fenwick

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$72,381

Base pay: $68,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,830
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,381
Hire date: 1993-06-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,737
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Fenwick works as a Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years. Michael earned $72,381 in 2025.

Caitlyn Korren

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$72,039

Base pay: $68,649
Overtime: $357
Other pay: $3,034
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,039
Hire date: 2017-02-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,835
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 7.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Caitlyn Korren holds the role of Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $72,039.

Gregory Brooks

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$69,360

Base pay: $68,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,360
Hire date: 2020-02-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Sullivan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,737
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Gregory Brooks works as a Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Sullivan. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. Gregory earned $69,360 in 2025.

Hemraj Prashad

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$68,079

Base pay: $66,383
Overtime: $37
Other pay: $1,659
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,079
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,737
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Environment Protection, Hemraj Prashad serves as a Scientist based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,079.

Justin Holder

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$66,877

Base pay: $66,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,877
Hire date: 2023-08-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $68,871
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Environment Protection, Justin Holder serves as a Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,877.

Dana Monteiro

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$65,425

Base pay: $62,530
Overtime: $2,633
Other pay: $262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,425
Hire date: 2023-01-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Westchester
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,737
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 72.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,770

Dana Monteiro is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Westchester. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $65,425.

Larisa Carlin

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$65,282

Base pay: $59,610
Overtime: $5,149
Other pay: $523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,282
Hire date: 2024-03-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 136.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Environment Protection, Larisa Carlin serves as a Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,282.

Lucy Riccardi

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$64,669

Base pay: $61,236
Overtime: $1,914
Other pay: $1,519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,669
Hire date: 2024-08-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $76,554
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 47
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,505

Lucy Riccardi is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $64,669.

Jeffrey Hoyt

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$64,407

Base pay: $62,466
Overtime: $1,546
Other pay: $395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,407
Hire date: 2023-02-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Westchester

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,737
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 40.25
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jeffrey Hoyt is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Westchester. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $64,407.

Richard Van Dreason

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$62,965

Base pay: $57,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,965
Hire date: 1995-01-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $93,625
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,123.25

Richard Van Dreason works as a Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). Richard earned $62,965 in 2025.

Tishri Casey

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$62,463

Base pay: $59,610
Overtime: $826
Other pay: $2,027
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,463
Hire date: 2023-08-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 23.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Tishri Casey works as a Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Tishri earned $62,463 in 2025.

Ezekiel Kyinli

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$59,719

Base pay: $59,603
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,719
Hire date: 2024-05-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Environment Protection, Ezekiel Kyinli serves as a Scientist based in Ulster. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $59,719.

Michael Labare

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$59,631

Base pay: $59,610
Overtime: $16
Other pay: $5
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,631
Hire date: 2023-12-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Westchester
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Labare works as a Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Westchester. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Michael earned $59,631 in 2025.

Sarah Hoskinson

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$58,761

Base pay: $58,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,761
Hire date: 2016-11-14
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,781
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,134

Sarah Hoskinson holds the role of Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,761.

Asha Williams

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$57,025

Base pay: $54,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,698
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,025
Hire date: 2016-01-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $88,037
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,400

Asha Williams is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $57,025.

William Lopez

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$55,212

Base pay: $38,026
Overtime: $13,302
Other pay: $3,884
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,212
Hire date: 2004-06-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,122
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 255.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,001

At Department of Environment Protection, William Lopez serves as a Scientist based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,212.

Jason Hui

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$53,038

Base pay: $50,785
Overtime: $2,045
Other pay: $209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,038
Hire date: 2023-08-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,404
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 112.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jason Hui is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $53,038.

Emmett Florio

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$50,987

Base pay: $50,091
Overtime: $587
Other pay: $309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,987
Hire date: 2022-02-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Westchester
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $68,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 15.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,346.5

Emmett Florio holds the role of Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Westchester. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,987.

Md Shahidul Islam

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$44,161

Base pay: $37,796
Overtime: $3,828
Other pay: $2,537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,161
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,574
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 101
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,155

Md Shahidul Islam holds the role of Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,161.

Emma Deloughry

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$40,428

Base pay: $40,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,428
Hire date: 2024-10-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Westchester
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,236

At Department of Environment Protection, Emma Deloughry serves as a Scientist based in Westchester. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,428.

Kim Nezelek

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$40,303

Base pay: $37,027
Overtime: $5
Other pay: $3,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,303
Hire date: 1990-03-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Sullivan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $86,453
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 666.25

At Department of Environment Protection, Kim Nezelek serves as a Scientist based in Sullivan. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,303.

Elijah Blumenkranz

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$38,145

Base pay: $37,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $335
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,145
Hire date: 2024-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Westchester
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,155

Elijah Blumenkranz works as a Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Westchester. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Elijah earned $38,145 in 2025.

Atiqa Tirmizi

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$36,644

Base pay: $34,776
Overtime: $1,031
Other pay: $837
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,644
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 27.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,540

Atiqa Tirmizi is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $36,644.

Christopher Benincasa

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$30,368

Base pay: $29,516
Overtime: $802
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,368
Hire date: 2024-11-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,805
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 21
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,050

Christopher Benincasa holds the role of Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,368.

Janet Cisneros

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$16,118

Base pay: $16,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,118
Hire date: 2025-03-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Westchester

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 490

Janet Cisneros holds the role of Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Westchester. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,118.

Katherine Flores

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$16,110

Base pay: $16,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,110
Hire date: 2025-03-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Sullivan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 490

At Department of Environment Protection, Katherine Flores serves as a Scientist based in Sullivan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,110.

Natalie Parker

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$13,825

Base pay: $13,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,825
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 420

Natalie Parker is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $13,825.

Ahmed Abbas

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$10,777

Base pay: $10,381
Overtime: $346
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,777
Hire date: 2025-04-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 8.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 315

At Department of Environment Protection, Ahmed Abbas serves as a Scientist based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $10,777.

Jacqueline Singer

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$9,897

Base pay: $8,104
Overtime: $1,769
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,897
Hire date: 2025-04-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 40.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 245

At Department of Environment Protection, Jacqueline Singer serves as a Scientist based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,897.

Kevin Peteroy

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$5,835

Base pay: $5,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,835
Hire date: 2025-05-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,510
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 175

Kevin Peteroy is a Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. 2025 total compensation came to $5,835.

Thomas Mills

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$4,158

Base pay: $3,784
Overtime: $2
Other pay: $372
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,158
Hire date: 1994-08-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $86,298
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 77

Thomas Mills works as a Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. Thomas earned $4,158 in 2025.

Nicholas George

Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$191

Base pay: $85
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191
Hire date: 2013-04-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,939
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Nicholas George works as a Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Nicholas earned $191 in 2025.