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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Larry Anderson

Maintenance Technician/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 06-03-2022
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092320

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Larry Anderson serves as a Maintenance Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-03-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,171. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Luan Weiler

Park Housekeeper Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 09-04-2023
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA12P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092134

Luan Weiler is a Park Housekeeper Supervisor/Expert at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-04-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $39,171. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Nicklaus Williams

Maintenance Technician/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 10-22-2018
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092379

Nicklaus Williams works as a Maintenance Technician for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-22-2018. Nicklaus earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Braum Orphan

Maintenance Technician/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 06-01-2026
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076512

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Braum Orphan serves as a Maintenance Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-01-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,171. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Candy Jaco

Maintenance Technician/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 03-27-2023
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092184

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Candy Jaco serves as a Maintenance Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-27-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,171. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Ronald Mallard

Maintenance Technician/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 04-06-2023
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092229

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Ronald Mallard serves as a Maintenance Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-06-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,171. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Cory Sartin

Maintenance Technician/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 03-30-2022
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091954

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Cory Sartin serves as a Maintenance Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-30-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,171. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Michael Yawn

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$38,553

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,553
Hire date: 04-15-2014
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092159

Michael Yawn works as a Cook for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-15-2014. Michael earned $38,553 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Madison Green

Parks, Heritage,&Amp;Tourism Interpreter II/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$38,480

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,480
Hire date: 03-30-2026
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA23P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132380

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Madison Green serves as a Parks, Heritage,&Amp;Tourism Interpreter II within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-30-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,480. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Gage Thomas

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$37,805

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $37,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,805
Hire date: 12-07-2014
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116781

Gage Thomas holds the role of Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-07-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,805. Their pay grade is Sgs01.