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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Patricia Doughty

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

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 10-27-2024
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA23P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092448

Patricia Doughty holds the role of Parks, Heritage,&Amp;Tourism Interpreter II at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-27-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Kara Elliott

Facility Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 01-10-2010
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFM03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092400

Kara Elliott holds the role of Facility Supervisor/Expert at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-10-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Monica Murray

Food Services Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 08-04-2021
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS04C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116782

Monica Murray holds the role of Food Services Supervisor/Expert at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-04-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Tamara Burnett

Lodge Sales Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 03-07-2023
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116821

Tamara Burnett holds the role of Lodge Sales Coordinator at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Dolores O'Neal

Administrative Analyst/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 12-31-2017
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092500

Dolores O'Neal is a Administrative Analyst at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-31-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Rachel Coble

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

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 09-20-2022
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RPA23P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092604

Rachel Coble holds the role of Parks, Heritage,&Amp;Tourism Interpreter II at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-20-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Terry Martin

Administrative Analyst/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 08-31-2003
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092356

Terry Martin works as a Administrative Analyst for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-31-2003. Terry earned $47,397 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Leroy Jr

Maintenance Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$47,158

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,158
Hire date: 04-12-2000
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092070

Leroy Jr is a Maintenance Specialist at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-12-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $47,158. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Sheila Rushing

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$47,158

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,158
Hire date: 08-23-2004
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092253

Sheila Rushing works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-23-2004. Sheila earned $47,158 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Calanda Young

Welcome Center Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$47,080

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,080
Hire date: 06-17-1998
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RTO03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092453

Calanda Young works as a Welcome Center Supervisor/Expert for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-17-1998. Calanda earned $47,080 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Dorena Busch

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$46,389

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,389
Hire date: 03-23-2008
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092321

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Dorena Busch serves as a Administrative Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-23-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,389. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Susan Andrews

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$46,389

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,389
Hire date: 11-19-2006
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22078271

Susan Andrews holds the role of Administrative Coordinator at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-19-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,389. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

William Gammel

Maintenance Specialist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$46,021

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,021
Hire date: 11-07-1996
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092118

At Department of Parks and Tourism, William Gammel serves as a Maintenance Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-07-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,021. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Ronald Mathews

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$46,021

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,021
Hire date: 02-22-1987
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092266

Ronald Mathews works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-22-1987. Ronald earned $46,021 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.