Arkansas / Division of Environmental Quality / Professional Geologist

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Professional Geologist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

5 employees hold this title in Division of Environmental Quality. Median total compensation for the role is $71,027, above the department median of $58,700.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $355.1K
Role median: $71,027
Agency median: $58,700
Comparison: Above

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This role across Arkansas

Professional Geologist is held in 4 Arkansas departments. In Division of Environmental Quality, the median of $71,027 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

AR Department of Health

$74,525 · 1

AR Natural Resources Community

$71,027 · 1

Oil and Gas Commission

$71,027 · 5

Median total compensation for the Professional Geologist role in other Arkansasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Professional Geologist beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $71,027 ranks #2 of 3. See Professional Geologist across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Miami-Dade County

$132,419 · 5

Florida

$69,447 · 41

Median total compensation for comparable Professional Geologistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Glen Fritsche

Professional Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 08-31-2025
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091141

Glen Fritsche is a Professional Geologist at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-31-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $71,027. They are classified at grade Spc03.

Linda Hanson

Professional Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 04-03-1995
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090912

Linda Hanson is a Professional Geologist at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-03-1995. 2026 total compensation came to $71,027. They are classified at grade Spc03.

Jordan Anderson

Professional Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 05-29-2022
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22115274

At Division of Environmental Quality, Jordan Anderson serves as a Professional Geologist within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-29-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,027. They are classified at grade Spc03.

Mikel Shinn

Professional Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 07-05-1994
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091110

Mikel Shinn holds the role of Professional Geologist at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-05-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is Spc03.

David Gillespie

Professional Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 11-26-2012
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090963

David Gillespie works as a Professional Geologist for Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 11-26-2012. David earned $71,027 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc03.