Florida / Agriculture and Consumer Services / Biological Scientist III

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Biological Scientist III

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

20 employees hold this title in Agriculture and Consumer Services. Median total compensation for the role is $56,881, above the department median of $52,530.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $56,881
Agency median: $52,530
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$47,350$67,966+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Biological Scientist III pay vs. Florida

Across all employers in Florida, the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other — about 1,920 people — is $83,780. Agriculture and Consumer Services pays a median base salary of $49,381 for this role, 41% below that figure — about the 18th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Agriculture and Consumer Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,680

$54,000

$83,780

$107,120

$119,540

Agriculture and Consumer Services median · $49,381

The bar is the range of annual wages for Biological Scientists, All Other across every employer in Florida, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Agriculture and Consumer Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other — about 55,850 people — is $98,920. Agriculture and Consumer Services’s median base salary is 50% below that national figure, below the 10th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$60,430

$76,800

$98,920

$127,670

$168,010

Agriculture and Consumer Services median · $49,381

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Florida range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Agriculture and Consumer Services is $49,381, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Florida

Biological Scientist III is held in 5 Florida departments. In Agriculture and Consumer Services, the median of $56,881 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Agency for Health Care Administrative

$57,302 · 6

Department of Health

$51,279 · 29

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Community

$49,394 · 2

Department of Military Affairs

$44,690 · 1

Median total compensation for the Biological Scientist III role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Agriculture and Consumer Services

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jeremy Ray

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$67,976

Sub-department: Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl
Base pay: $67,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,976
Hire date: 2019-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 001079

Jeremy Ray works as a Biological Scientist III for Agriculture and Consumer Services within Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Jeremy earned $67,976 in 2026.

Bishu Das

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$67,948

Sub-department: Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl
Base pay: $67,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,948
Hire date: 2016-10-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 005753

Bishu Das is a Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $67,948.

Charles Pedersen

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$67,508

Sub-department: Florida Forest Service
Base pay: $67,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,508
Hire date: 1997-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 003665

At Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charles Pedersen serves as a Biological Scientist III within Florida Forest Service. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,508.

Wanda Tirado Medina

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$61,710

Sub-department: Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl
Base pay: $61,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,710
Hire date: 2017-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 005754

Wanda Tirado Medina holds the role of Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,710.

Crystal Conde

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$60,000

Sub-department: Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl
Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lodi

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 005752

Crystal Conde holds the role of Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,000.

Janae Moses-Soto

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$60,000

Sub-department: Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl
Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Hire date: 2026-03-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 001048

At Agriculture and Consumer Services, Janae Moses-Soto serves as a Biological Scientist III within Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,000.

Gloria Wood

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$59,853

Sub-department: Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl
Base pay: $59,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,853
Hire date: 2013-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 002013

At Agriculture and Consumer Services, Gloria Wood serves as a Biological Scientist III within Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,853.

Julie Thommen

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$59,000

Sub-department: Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl
Base pay: $59,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,000
Hire date: 2025-11-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 005749

Julie Thommen is a Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $59,000.

Kathy Ho

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$59,000

Sub-department: Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl
Base pay: $59,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,000
Hire date: 2023-05-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 000950

Kathy Ho works as a Biological Scientist III for Agriculture and Consumer Services within Animal/Pest/Disease Contrl. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Kathy earned $59,000 in 2026.

Michael Jenkins

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$57,123

Sub-department: Florida Forest Service
Base pay: $57,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,123
Hire date: 2008-01-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 003741

Michael Jenkins is a Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Florida Forest Service. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $57,123.

Charles Knight

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$56,638

Sub-department: Florida Forest Service
Base pay: $56,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,638
Hire date: 2017-10-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 003376

Charles Knight holds the role of Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Florida Forest Service. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,638.

Holden Connell

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$55,720

Sub-department: Food Safety Inspect/Enforc
Base pay: $55,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,720
Hire date: 2021-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 001639

At Agriculture and Consumer Services, Holden Connell serves as a Biological Scientist III within Food Safety Inspect/Enforc. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,720.

Damaris Rodriguez

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$53,422

Sub-department: Agricultural Environmental Services
Base pay: $53,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,422
Hire date: 2022-07-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 000116

Damaris Rodriguez works as a Biological Scientist III for Agriculture and Consumer Services within Agricultural Environmental Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Damaris earned $53,422 in 2026.

Hunter Scott

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$53,187

Sub-department: Food Safety Inspect/Enforc
Base pay: $53,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,187
Hire date: 2022-06-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 003482

Hunter Scott holds the role of Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Food Safety Inspect/Enforc. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,187.

Olivia Wetsch

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$53,119

Sub-department: Florida Forest Service
Base pay: $53,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,119
Hire date: 2022-09-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 003742

Olivia Wetsch holds the role of Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Florida Forest Service. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,119.

Kristin Seitz

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$50,774

Sub-department: Food Safety Inspect/Enforc
Base pay: $50,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,774
Hire date: 2023-03-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 001537

Kristin Seitz is a Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Food Safety Inspect/Enforc. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,774.

Anne-Frances Pfund

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$50,774

Sub-department: Food Safety Inspect/Enforc
Base pay: $50,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,774
Hire date: 2018-10-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 003429

Anne-Frances Pfund is a Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Food Safety Inspect/Enforc. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,774.

Archana Pal

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$49,400

Sub-department: Plant/Pest/Disease Control
Base pay: $49,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,400
Hire date: 2025-01-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 001995

Archana Pal is a Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Plant/Pest/Disease Control. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,400.

Melanie Smith

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$48,205

Sub-department: Plant/Pest/Disease Control
Base pay: $48,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,205
Hire date: 2023-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cassandra

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 001244

Melanie Smith holds the role of Biological Scientist III at Agriculture and Consumer Services within Plant/Pest/Disease Control. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,205.

Lindsay Mikell

Biological Scientist III/Agriculture and Consumer Services

2026 total comp

$47,350

Sub-department: Plant/Pest/Disease Control
Base pay: $47,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,350
Hire date: 2024-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 001922

At Agriculture and Consumer Services, Lindsay Mikell serves as a Biological Scientist III within Plant/Pest/Disease Control. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.