Arkansas / Department of Parks and Tourism

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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

Page 1

James Prince

Maintenance Technician/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$42,174

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $42,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,174
Hire date: 07-30-2007
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076529

At Department of Parks and Tourism, James Prince serves as a Maintenance Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-30-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,174. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Roshunda Rainey

Park Housekeeper Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$42,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $42,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,086
Hire date: 05-05-2019
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA12P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092324

Roshunda Rainey is a Park Housekeeper Supervisor/Expert at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-05-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $42,086. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Susan Hamilton

Park Housekeeper Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$41,581

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,581
Hire date: 01-10-2017
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA12P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092192

Susan Hamilton works as a Park Housekeeper Supervisor/Expert for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-10-2017. Susan earned $41,581 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Elizabeth Sterrett

Park Housekeeper Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$41,355

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,355
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,355
Hire date: 08-29-2004
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA12P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092136

Elizabeth Sterrett holds the role of Park Housekeeper Supervisor/Expert at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-29-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,355. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Annette Pettycord

Park Housekeeper/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$41,346

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,346
Hire date: 05-31-2009
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116847

Annette Pettycord works as a Park Housekeeper for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-31-2009. Annette earned $41,346 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Jessica Smith

Park Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$40,969

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,969
Hire date: 06-25-2014
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143404

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Jessica Smith serves as a Park Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-25-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,969. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Brenda Eddington

Travel Consultant/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$40,448

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,448
Hire date: 06-11-2001
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RTO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092337

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Brenda Eddington serves as a Travel Consultant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-11-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,448. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Randal Jernigan

Maintenance Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$40,340

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,340
Hire date: 08-01-2022
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132377

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Randal Jernigan serves as a Maintenance Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-01-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,340. They are classified at grade Sgs05.