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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

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
$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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Melanie Fitzgibbon

Park Superintendent I/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$52,137
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$52,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,137
Hire date
09-15-2024
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
RPA17C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092248

Melanie Fitzgibbon is a Park Superintendent I at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-15-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jeffrey Reece

Skilled Tradesman/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$52,137
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$52,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,137
Hire date
05-15-2023
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TST04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092299

Jeffrey Reece works as a Skilled Tradesman for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-15-2023. Jeffrey earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Caleb Myers

Park Superintendent I/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$52,137
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$52,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,137
Hire date
03-20-2022
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
RPA17C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092409

Caleb Myers is a Park Superintendent I at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-20-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Christopher Adams

Archivist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$52,137
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$52,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,137
Hire date
10-05-2014
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
RMA02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092031

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Christopher Adams serves as a Archivist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Corey Burleson

Skilled Tradesman/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$52,137
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$52,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,137
Hire date
10-02-2022
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TST04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092284

Corey Burleson is a Skilled Tradesman at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Curtis Smith

Museum Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$52,137
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$52,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,137
Hire date
10-03-2022
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
RMA12P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092058

Curtis Smith is a Museum Supervisor/Expert at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-03-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Sasha Bowles

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

2026 total comp
$52,048
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$52,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,048
Hire date
09-12-2004
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
RPA23P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092022

Sasha Bowles works as a Parks, Heritage,&Amp;Tourism Interpreter II for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-12-2004. Sasha earned $52,048 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Mike Mcgohan

Maintenance Technician/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$51,648
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$51,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,648
Hire date
02-28-1976
Pay grade
Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TMA05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092174

Mike Mcgohan works as a Maintenance Technician for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-28-1976. Mike earned $51,648 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.