Florida / Department of Health

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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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 188

Deadina Hercules

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,875

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,875
Hire date: 2003-07-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 004897

Deadina Hercules is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,875.

Charlene Keller

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,874

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,874
Hire date: 2022-06-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3334
Position Number: 067901

At Department of Health, Charlene Keller serves as a Interviewing Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,874.

Virginia Melhorn

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,873

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,873
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,873
Hire date: 2007-08-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5600
Position Number: 003006

Virginia Melhorn is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,873.

Denise Elliott

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,873

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,873
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,873
Hire date: 2006-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5600
Position Number: 068047

Denise Elliott works as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Denise earned $39,873 in 2026.

Teresa Gainer

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,869

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,869
Hire date: 2003-04-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 086371

Teresa Gainer holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,869.

Brianna Karpf

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,867

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,867
Hire date: 2018-10-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Taylor

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 005543

Brianna Karpf is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,867.

Beverley Fountain

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,864

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,864
Hire date: 2010-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Darlene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 001261

Beverley Fountain works as a Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Beverley earned $39,864 in 2026.

Annie Mang

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,864

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,864
Hire date: 2017-04-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 001885

Annie Mang is a Fiscal Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,864.

Paula Davis

Operations Analyst II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,849

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,849
Hire date: 2021-11-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 001652

Paula Davis is a Operations Analyst II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,849.

Frances Gonzalez Rodriguez

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,849

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,849
Hire date: 2022-06-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 082299

Frances Gonzalez Rodriguez holds the role of Environmental Specialist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,849.

Mary Pratt-Patterson

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,837

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,837
Hire date: 1992-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 061267

Mary Pratt-Patterson is a Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 34 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,837.

Jennifer Villanueva

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,832

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,832
Hire date: 2009-06-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 004860

Jennifer Villanueva works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. Jennifer earned $39,832 in 2026.

Maria Mims

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,811

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,811
Hire date: 2006-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 028941

Maria Mims holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,811.

Caryn Alexis

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2017-12-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jaylyn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 003456

Caryn Alexis holds the role of Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,804.

Amie Bellomy

Human Services Counselor II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2026-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 004283

Amie Bellomy works as a Human Services Counselor II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Amie earned $39,804 in 2026.

Nelly Gonzalez

Laboratory Technician I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2018-04-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5017
Position Number: 006972

At Department of Health, Nelly Gonzalez serves as a Laboratory Technician I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,804.

Angela Hitzing

Laboratory Technician II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2020-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Richards

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5018
Position Number: 026263

At Department of Health, Angela Hitzing serves as a Laboratory Technician II within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,804.

Medina Tensley

Laboratory Technician I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2014-03-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5017
Position Number: 026364

At Department of Health, Medina Tensley serves as a Laboratory Technician I within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,804.

Lucelie Gonzalez-Romero

Laboratory Technician II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2021-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5018
Position Number: 026741

Lucelie Gonzalez-Romero holds the role of Laboratory Technician II at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,804.

Jayson Gonzalez-Montijo

Operations Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2019-10-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Naim

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2209
Position Number: 028104

Jayson Gonzalez-Montijo holds the role of Operations Analyst I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,804.

Shania Clayton

Office Automation Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2023-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2043
Position Number: 029654

Shania Clayton is a Office Automation Specialist II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,804.

Aida Garcia Nunez

Medical Laboratory Technician III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 1985-07-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elena

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Position Number: 031340

Aida Garcia Nunez works as a Medical Laboratory Technician III for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 1985 (about 41 years) as a salaried employee. Aida earned $39,804 in 2026.

Angela Clark

Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2022-09-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5290
Position Number: 043337

Angela Clark works as a Registered Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Angela earned $39,804 in 2026.

Enrique Ramirez

Biological Scientist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2024-06-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Damian

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5033
Position Number: 058531

Enrique Ramirez holds the role of Biological Scientist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,804.

Grace Forsblom

Human Services Program Analyst - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2009-06-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5871
Position Number: 058690

At Department of Health, Grace Forsblom serves as a Human Services Program Analyst - Ses within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,804.

Amy Balkcom

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 1993-06-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 060955

Amy Balkcom works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service as a salaried employee. Amy earned $39,804 in 2026.

Shacora Reitmire

Human Services Counselor II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2023-09-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 061757

At Department of Health, Shacora Reitmire serves as a Human Services Counselor II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,804.

Marioneise Coleman

Laboratory Technician II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2006-12-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5018
Position Number: 064720

At Department of Health, Marioneise Coleman serves as a Laboratory Technician II within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,804.

Jaziel Castaneda

Medical Technologist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5602
Position Number: 081070

At Department of Health, Jaziel Castaneda serves as a Medical Technologist I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,804.

Latrice Washington

Human Services Counselor II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,804

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,804
Hire date: 2023-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 084549

Latrice Washington works as a Human Services Counselor II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Latrice earned $39,804 in 2026.

Nicholas Howard

Accountant IV/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,797

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $39,797
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,797
Hire date: 2025-09-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 005925

Nicholas Howard is a Accountant IV at Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,797.

Albert Garcia

Accountant IV/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,797

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $39,797
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,797
Hire date: 2024-06-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 005934

Albert Garcia works as a Accountant IV for Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Albert earned $39,797 in 2026.

Karim Fall

Accountant IV/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,797

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $39,797
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,797
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 080628

Karim Fall works as a Accountant IV for Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Karim earned $39,797 in 2026.

Venus Johnson

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,796

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,796
Hire date: 2024-10-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 049958

At Department of Health, Venus Johnson serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,796.

Elisabe Morey

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,796

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,796
Hire date: 2024-10-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 051226

Elisabe Morey is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,796.

Ana Lopez

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,796

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,796
Hire date: 2024-04-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 085140

Ana Lopez works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Ana earned $39,796 in 2026.

Arleisia Mckenzie

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,796

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,796
Hire date: 2019-07-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 085977

Arleisia Mckenzie is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,796.

Derenique Roker

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,796

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,796
Hire date: 2024-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 000491

At Department of Health, Derenique Roker serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,796.

Teresa Pimentel

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,770

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,770
Hire date: 2000-08-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 082914

At Department of Health, Teresa Pimentel serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,770.

Terry Klein

Financial Counselor/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,768

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,768
Hire date: 2006-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jernigan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1712
Position Number: 000273

Terry Klein works as a Financial Counselor for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Terry earned $39,768 in 2026.