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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Mai Nguyen

Chemist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,218

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $53,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,218
Hire date: 2021-12-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5045
Position Number: 047898

Mai Nguyen holds the role of Chemist III at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,218.

Earl Obispo

Chemist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,218

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $53,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,218
Hire date: 2022-04-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5045
Position Number: 067594

At Department of Health, Earl Obispo serves as a Chemist III within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,218.

Michelle Schilling

Health Educator Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,200

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,200
Hire date: 2023-11-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6036
Position Number: 004420

Michelle Schilling holds the role of Health Educator Consultant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,200.

Natalie Palmsteen

Health Educator Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,200

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,200
Hire date: 2025-05-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6036
Position Number: 085147

Natalie Palmsteen works as a Health Educator Consultant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Natalie earned $53,200 in 2026.

Andres Echeverri

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,195

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,195
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 086088

Andres Echeverri is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,195.

Daniel Morris

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,168

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,168
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 027075

Daniel Morris works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Daniel earned $53,168 in 2026.

Felicia Deluca

Health Educator Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,161

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,161
Hire date: 2019-08-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6036
Position Number: 003419

Felicia Deluca is a Health Educator Consultant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,161.

Anna Green

Dental Assistant Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,158

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,158
Hire date: 2002-04-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5638
Position Number: 058634

Anna Green holds the role of Dental Assistant Supervisor - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,158.

Melissa Howell

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,115

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $53,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,115
Hire date: 2024-10-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 086059

Melissa Howell works as a Government Operations Consultant III for Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Melissa earned $53,115 in 2026.

Danielle Smith

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,114

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $53,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,114
Hire date: 2020-03-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 003182

Danielle Smith is a Government Operations Consultant III at Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,114.

Jasmine Webb

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,114

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $53,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,114
Hire date: 2023-01-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 005476

At Department of Health, Jasmine Webb serves as a Government Operations Consultant III within Community Health Promotion. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,114.

Maikel Urquijo Rodriguez

System Project Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,114

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $53,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,114
Hire date: 2024-01-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2109
Position Number: 082258

Maikel Urquijo Rodriguez works as a System Project Consultant for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Maikel earned $53,114 in 2026.

Jennifer Rice

System Project Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,114

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $53,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,114
Hire date: 2024-10-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2109
Position Number: 000109

Jennifer Rice holds the role of System Project Consultant at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,114.

Rachel Freidin

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,114

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $53,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,114
Hire date: 2026-02-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 051447

Rachel Freidin is a Government Operations Consultant III at Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,114.

Angel Rodriguez

Environmental Health Prgram Consultant-Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,106

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,106
Hire date: 2007-05-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7256
Position Number: 031517

Angel Rodriguez is a Environmental Health Prgram Consultant-Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,106.

Joseph Muller

Biological Scientist IV/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,105

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $53,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,105
Hire date: 2023-10-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5036
Position Number: 005422

At Department of Health, Joseph Muller serves as a Biological Scientist IV within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,105.

Kristine Antah

Senior Public Health Nutritionist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,099

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,099
Hire date: 2019-05-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Andersen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5218
Position Number: 085730

Kristine Antah works as a Senior Public Health Nutritionist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Kristine earned $53,099 in 2026.

Prachi Bachaspatimayum

Planner II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,096

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,096
Hire date: 2018-01-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Armand

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2315
Position Number: 002595

At Department of Health, Prachi Bachaspatimayum serves as a Planner II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,096.

Hedwige Pierre

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,095

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,095
Hire date: 2023-02-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 084475

Hedwige Pierre holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,095.

Colin Dickinson

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,082

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,082
Hire date: 2021-12-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 027050

Colin Dickinson is a Environmental Specialist II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,082.

Essie Leonard

Administrative Services Manager I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,075

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $53,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,075
Hire date: 1995-10-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0760
Position Number: 085513

Essie Leonard holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,075.

Debora Gumble

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,059

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,059
Hire date: 1996-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5600
Position Number: 054107

Debora Gumble holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,059.

Amber Woodward

Senior Health Services Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,055

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $53,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,055
Hire date: 2025-01-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4962
Position Number: 002484

At Department of Health, Amber Woodward serves as a Senior Health Services Analyst within Community Health Promotion. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,055.

Cathy Papitto

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,049

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,049
Hire date: 1997-12-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 035781

Cathy Papitto is a Accountant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,049.

Charlene Taylor

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,045

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,045
Hire date: 2004-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Thrasher Dittman

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 085121

Charlene Taylor holds the role of Accountant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,045.

Angelica Castillo Da Silva

Health Education Program Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2025-01-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6043
Position Number: 051571

Angelica Castillo Da Silva works as a Health Education Program Consultant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Angelica earned $53,040 in 2026.

Isabel Bernal

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2025-06-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 082625

Isabel Bernal holds the role of Environmental Specialist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,040.

Jane Greene

Purchasing Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2024-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0818
Position Number: 000233

Jane Greene is a Purchasing Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,040.

Todd Hockert

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2024-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lawrence

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 005583

Todd Hockert is a Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,040.

Kenia Palacios Lino

Community and Social Service Manager I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2025-04-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2297
Position Number: 043577

At Department of Health, Kenia Palacios Lino serves as a Community and Social Service Manager I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,040.

Jenifer Darce Rodriguez

Human Services Program Consultant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5920
Position Number: 068259

Jenifer Darce Rodriguez works as a Human Services Program Consultant III for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Jenifer earned $53,040 in 2026.

Sarah Grant

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 081035

Sarah Grant is a Government Operations Consultant III at Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,040.

Nelsen Mezinord

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 003497

Nelsen Mezinord works as a Government Operations Consultant III for Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Nelsen earned $53,040 in 2026.

Jamia Bradley

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2008-06-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 000806

Jamia Bradley works as a Government Operations Consultant II for Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. Jamia earned $53,040 in 2026.

Karen Villanueva

Legal Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,039

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,039
Hire date: 2022-10-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3126
Position Number: 000442

Karen Villanueva holds the role of Legal Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,039.

Madeline Speake

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,031

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $53,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,031
Hire date: 2023-06-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 005378

Madeline Speake holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,031.

Taylor Doyle

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,014

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,014
Hire date: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 054636

Taylor Doyle is a Nutrition Educator at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,014.

Crystal Bunton

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,011

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,011
Hire date: 2025-01-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5600
Position Number: 084277

At Department of Health, Crystal Bunton serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,011.

Curtis Driver

Planner II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2026-04-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2315
Position Number: 066382

Curtis Driver works as a Planner II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Curtis earned $53,000 in 2026.

Malacie Dixson

Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2026-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5290
Position Number: 082595

Malacie Dixson is a Registered Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,000.