Arkansas / Division of Environmental Quality

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Division of Environmental Quality

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Division of Environmental Quality protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 269 employees with median total compensation of $58,700; the highest distinct record was $142,079.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $17.1M
Employees: 269
Median total: $58,700
Highest record: $142,079

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$18,000$114,390+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 269 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($58,700) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $63,729 (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

$47,397

$48,037

$58,700

$71,027

$87,857

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,857 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,397. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Inspector II

57 · $47,397

Engineer

27 · $71,027

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator

24 · $52,534

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/

18 · $69,799

Administrative Analyst

14 · $47,397

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

Gina Porter

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$60,590

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $60,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,590
Hire date: 09-20-1993
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143461

Gina Porter is a Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-20-1993. 2026 total compensation came to $60,590. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jared Mccune

Database Specialist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$60,416

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $60,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,416
Hire date: 05-16-2021
Pay grade: Ist05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IDM03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090927

At Division of Environmental Quality, Jared Mccune serves as a Database Specialist within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 05-16-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,416. They are classified at grade Ist05.

Ronald Allen

Inspector Supervisor/Expert/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$59,916

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,916
Hire date: 10-19-1998
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076439

At Division of Environmental Quality, Ronald Allen serves as a Inspector Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-19-1998. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,916. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

John Iv

Inspector II/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$59,863

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,863
Hire date: 11-11-2003
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091041

John Iv works as a Inspector II for Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-11-2003. John earned $59,863 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Brent Day

Inspector Supervisor/Expert/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$59,814

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,814
Hire date: 11-05-2007
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090996

Brent Day is a Inspector Supervisor/Expert at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-05-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $59,814. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Amy Schluterman

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$59,781

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,781
Hire date: 03-04-2002
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091112

Amy Schluterman works as a Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator for Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-04-2002. Amy earned $59,781 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Brandon Powers

Chemist I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 10-02-2022
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091184

Brandon Powers is a Chemist I at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Shannon Bione

Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 06-16-2024
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090920

At Division of Environmental Quality, Shannon Bione serves as a Geologist within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-16-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Gracie Morrison

Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 04-14-2024
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090914

At Division of Environmental Quality, Gracie Morrison serves as a Geologist within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-14-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Anna Knoerr

Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 12-09-2024
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091036

Anna Knoerr is a Geologist at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-09-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Billy Summerford

Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 11-14-2024
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090918

At Division of Environmental Quality, Billy Summerford serves as a Geologist within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-14-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Lauren Walker

Ecologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 09-03-2023
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22134040

Lauren Walker is a Ecologist at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Connor Tolly

Ecologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 07-21-2024
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091279

Connor Tolly works as a Ecologist for Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-21-2024. Connor earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Allison Hay

Ecologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 02-02-2025
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091081

Allison Hay is a Ecologist at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-02-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Ashlynn Boedecker

Chemist I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 09-14-2025
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091231

Ashlynn Boedecker is a Chemist I at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-14-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Ellie Green

Biologist I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 10-02-2022
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SBI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091075

Ellie Green works as a Biologist I for Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-02-2022. Ellie earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Nicole Mckenna

Biologist I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 05-28-2023
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SBI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091071

Nicole Mckenna is a Biologist I at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-28-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Edward Wild

Ecologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 05-28-2023
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091000

At Division of Environmental Quality, Edward Wild serves as a Ecologist within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-28-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Satita Deedechar

Chemist I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 05-16-2021
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091235

Satita Deedechar works as a Chemist I for Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-16-2021. Satita earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Tanner Senti

Ecologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 08-20-2023
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090926

At Division of Environmental Quality, Tanner Senti serves as a Ecologist within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-20-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Grace Davenport

Ecologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 03-03-2024
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091224

Grace Davenport is a Ecologist at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Candice Cone

Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 02-19-2013
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091131

Candice Cone holds the role of Geologist at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-19-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,700. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Dennis Oliver

Chemist I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 07-20-2015
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091229

Dennis Oliver is a Chemist I at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-20-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Loren Labusch

Geologist/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 03-21-2021
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SGE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090910

Loren Labusch works as a Geologist for Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-21-2021. Loren earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Michael Rosewaren-Mose

Chemist I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 07-24-2022
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091233

Michael Rosewaren-Mose works as a Chemist I for Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-24-2022. Michael earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.

C. Beard

Inspector Supervisor/Expert/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,624

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $58,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,624
Hire date: 06-02-1996
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091128

C. Beard holds the role of Inspector Supervisor/Expert at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-02-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,624. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Thomas Hunting

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$58,417

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $58,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,417
Hire date: 12-27-1994
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143460

Thomas Hunting holds the role of Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-27-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,417. Their pay grade is Sgs06.