Arkansas / Department of Parks and Tourism

Agency file

Department of Parks and Tourism

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Parks and Tourism protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 1,113 employees with median total compensation of $36,400; the highest distinct record was $141,125.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $44.3M
Employees: 1,113
Median total: $36,400
Highest record: $141,125

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$14,560$76,335+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,113 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($36,400) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $39,815 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$29,120

$36,400

$47,397

$57,351

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $57,351 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $29,120. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Park Specialist

422 · $29,120

Maintenance Technician

79 · $39,171

Server

48 · $22,880

Maintenance Specialist

45 · $43,088

Administrative Coordinator

45 · $43,088

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Gerald Bain

Landscape Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 10-21-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TGR01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092117

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Gerald Bain serves as a Landscape Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-21-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Tena Battles

Travel Consultant/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 09-03-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RTO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092330

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Tena Battles serves as a Travel Consultant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Laura Tucker

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 09-11-2019
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076523

Laura Tucker holds the role of Park Specialist at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-11-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,610. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Melissa Parker

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 09-07-2025
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132429

Melissa Parker is a Park Specialist at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-07-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Timothy Armstrong

Landscape Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 03-11-2013
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TGR01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22134021

Timothy Armstrong holds the role of Landscape Coordinator at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-11-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,610. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Miranda Thomas

Park Housekeeper/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 05-04-2021
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143411

Miranda Thomas works as a Park Housekeeper for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-04-2021. Miranda earned $35,610 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Matthew Nichols

Travel Consultant/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 08-03-2025
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RTO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092550

Matthew Nichols is a Travel Consultant at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-03-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Alyssabeth Thompson

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 05-06-2026
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092208

Alyssabeth Thompson is a Park Specialist at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-06-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Angie Maynard

Park Housekeeper/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 08-09-2016
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092093

Angie Maynard holds the role of Park Housekeeper at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-09-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,610. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Kelley Spivey

Park Housekeeper/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 02-13-2023
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092149

Kelley Spivey works as a Park Housekeeper for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-13-2023. Kelley earned $35,610 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Machel Cox

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 03-07-2021
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092257

Machel Cox holds the role of Park Specialist at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,610. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Tera Green

Park Housekeeper/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 01-27-2021
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076525

Tera Green holds the role of Park Housekeeper at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-27-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,610. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Guy Garrett

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 10-31-2021
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092152

Guy Garrett holds the role of Park Specialist at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-31-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,610. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Brandy Frisbee

Park Housekeeper/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 12-09-2021
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162913

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Brandy Frisbee serves as a Park Housekeeper within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-09-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Riley Davis

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 08-27-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092166

Riley Davis works as a Park Specialist for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-27-2024. Riley earned $35,610 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Beau Boyette

Landscape Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 08-19-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TGR01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092167

Beau Boyette is a Landscape Coordinator at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-19-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Hillary Drain

Park Housekeeper/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 01-02-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076516

Hillary Drain works as a Park Housekeeper for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-02-2024. Hillary earned $35,610 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Randal Schaaf

Landscape Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 05-28-2025
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TGR01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092143

Randal Schaaf is a Landscape Coordinator at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-28-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Christopher Fuller

Landscape Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 06-26-2023
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TGR01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22153206

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Christopher Fuller serves as a Landscape Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Sallie Matthews

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 03-08-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092088

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Sallie Matthews serves as a Park Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-08-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Scott Henderson

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 08-12-2021
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143425

Scott Henderson works as a Park Specialist for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-12-2021. Scott earned $35,610 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Melissa Williams

Travel Consultant/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 08-25-2022
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RTO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092481

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Melissa Williams serves as a Travel Consultant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-25-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Zachary Evans

Landscape Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 05-17-2005
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TGR01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092139

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Zachary Evans serves as a Landscape Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-17-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Rebecca Powell

Travel Consultant/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 06-23-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RTO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092338

Rebecca Powell is a Travel Consultant at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Kerri Jennings

Travel Consultant/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 07-21-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RTO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092340

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Kerri Jennings serves as a Travel Consultant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-21-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Mae Dyer

Museum Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 12-08-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RMA11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092157

Mae Dyer works as a Museum Specialist for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-08-2024. Mae earned $35,610 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Caleb Turner

Landscape Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 05-03-2022
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TGR01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22134023

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Caleb Turner serves as a Landscape Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-03-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Christine Mezzaline

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 05-20-2025
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116791

Christine Mezzaline is a Park Specialist at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-20-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Christine Elliott

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 01-06-2025
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22151191

Christine Elliott is a Park Specialist at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-06-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade Sgs02.