Florida / Department of Health

Agency file

Department of Health

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department of Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 9,749 employees with median total compensation of $49,209; the highest distinct record was $243,428.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $537.4M
Employees: 9,749
Median total: $49,209
Highest record: $243,428

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$17,380$120,000+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 9,749 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($49,209) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $55,125 (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

$35,951

$40,320

$49,209

$63,054

$79,025

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $79,025 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,951. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Senior Clerk

487 · $35,000

Health Support Specialist

326 · $36,495

Government Operations Consultant II

272 · $53,822

Environmental Specialist II

240 · $47,158

Nutrition Educator

234 · $48,110

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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Chyanne Blankenship

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 005443

Chyanne Blankenship is a Regulatory Specialist II at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Jacqueline Eckwielen

Family Support Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2010-05-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5703
Position Number: 005690

Jacqueline Eckwielen is a Family Support Worker at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Ann Vazquez

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-10-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 005779

Ann Vazquez works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Ann earned $34,760 in 2026.

Hope Owen

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2008-05-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3334
Position Number: 005940

Hope Owen works as a Interviewing Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. Hope earned $34,760 in 2026.

Lamarcus Arnold

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2012-08-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 006033

Lamarcus Arnold is a Custodial Worker at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Maria Foss

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2012-07-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 006051

Maria Foss is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Shontavia Clayton

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-10-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 006073

At Department of Health, Shontavia Clayton serves as a Custodial Worker within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Kayla Holsenbeck

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-02-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 006087

Kayla Holsenbeck holds the role of Dental Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Valerie Bass

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-05-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 006141

Valerie Bass works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Valerie earned $34,760 in 2026.

Corey Foster

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-07-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 006185

At Department of Health, Corey Foster serves as a Regulatory Specialist II within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Rachael Miksa

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-02-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006275

Rachael Miksa is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Lashe-Ra Williams

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2014-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006295

At Department of Health, Lashe-Ra Williams serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Olivea Williams

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006296

Olivea Williams works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Olivea earned $34,760 in 2026.

Valaria Johnson

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1999-05-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006300

Valaria Johnson is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Tiara Crusaw

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-06-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006307

Tiara Crusaw works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Tiara earned $34,760 in 2026.

Alexis Haynes

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006305

At Department of Health, Alexis Haynes serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Frederick Valencia

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Erik

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006298

At Department of Health, Frederick Valencia serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Tara Buckland

Family Support Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-03-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5703
Position Number: 006352

Tara Buckland works as a Family Support Worker for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Tara earned $34,760 in 2026.

Yarishka Pares Rios

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-03-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Enid

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 006470

Yarishka Pares Rios works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Yarishka earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ruth Pickren

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mary

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 006473

Ruth Pickren holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Janis Hagerdon

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-02-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 006639

Janis Hagerdon is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Debra Williams

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2015-07-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 083040

Debra Williams is a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician at Department of Health within Statewide Health Support Service. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Shane Grimes

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 006663

Shane Grimes works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Shane earned $34,760 in 2026.

Patti Tatman

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2016-02-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 006964

Patti Tatman holds the role of Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Kimberly Mcquaig

Dietetic Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-07-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5594
Position Number: 007025

Kimberly Mcquaig works as a Dietetic Technician for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $34,760 in 2026.

Remond Lumpkin

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2016-02-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 007099

At Department of Health, Remond Lumpkin serves as a Regulatory Specialist II within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Thelma Bennett

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2019-07-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 007104

At Department of Health, Thelma Bennett serves as a Regulatory Specialist II within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Mary Grace Parco

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2020-10-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 025942

Mary Grace Parco is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Anthony Bradford

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026113

Anthony Bradford works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Anthony earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ida-Marie Thompson

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026122

Ida-Marie Thompson is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Connie York

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2019-05-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Annette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026142

At Department of Health, Connie York serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Cynthia Obmasca

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026145

Cynthia Obmasca holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Vernette Freeman

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2018-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Chanelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026127

Vernette Freeman is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Leila Olivia Consul

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026137

Leila Olivia Consul works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Leila earned $34,760 in 2026.

Najah Longs Budgett

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nadirah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026146

Najah Longs Budgett works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Najah earned $34,760 in 2026.

Sandra David

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026153

Sandra David works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Sandra earned $34,760 in 2026.

Valerie Bergeron

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026243

Valerie Bergeron works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Valerie earned $34,760 in 2026.

Daniellee Tine

Storekeeper II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2010-03-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Aalohilani

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 026750

Daniellee Tine holds the role of Storekeeper II at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Neta Owens

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-08-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 026920

Neta Owens works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Neta earned $34,760 in 2026.

Yvette Velazquez

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2008-10-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 028223

Yvette Velazquez works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. Yvette earned $34,760 in 2026.