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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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Ross Balkman

Park Sergeant/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$61,523
Sub-department
LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay
$61,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,523
Hire date
08-12-2021
Pay grade
Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
SPL04C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22180889

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Ross Balkman serves as a Park Sergeant within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,523. They are classified at grade Les04.

Michael Haven

Park Sergeant/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$61,523
Sub-department
LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay
$61,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,523
Hire date
03-08-2018
Pay grade
Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
SPL04C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22184959

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Michael Haven serves as a Park Sergeant within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 03-08-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,523. They are classified at grade Les04.

Randy Roberson

Park Planner/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$61,459
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$61,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,459
Hire date
06-03-1991
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
RPA14P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092114

Randy Roberson works as a Park Planner for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-03-1991. Randy earned $61,459 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Kimberly Pawelczak

Graphic Artist/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp
$61,459
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$61,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,459
Hire date
06-22-1991
Pay grade
Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
CME03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22092548

Kimberly Pawelczak is a Graphic Artist at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-22-1991. 2026 total compensation came to $61,459. They are classified at grade Sgs07.