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 244

Lisa Collins

Health Support Aide/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$31,284

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $31,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,284
Hire date: 2025-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5505
Position Number: 002671

Lisa Collins is a Health Support Aide at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,284.

Janet Michaud

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$31,284

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $31,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,284
Hire date: 2003-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 002825

Janet Michaud holds the role of Health Support Technician 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 $31,284.

Laura Pelisari

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$31,284

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $31,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,284
Hire date: 2005-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 003215

At Department of Health, Laura Pelisari serves as a Health Support Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,284.

Vonshel Nelson

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$31,284

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $31,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,284
Hire date: 2016-07-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 060937

Vonshel Nelson holds the role of Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,284.

Shalena Oglesby

Health Support Aide/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$31,284

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $31,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,284
Hire date: 2022-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5505
Position Number: 065581

At Department of Health, Shalena Oglesby serves as a Health Support Aide within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,284.

Melanie Nobles

Health Support Aide/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$31,284

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $31,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,284
Hire date: 2022-08-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5505
Position Number: 065582

At Department of Health, Melanie Nobles serves as a Health Support Aide within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,284.

Peggy Schmook

Health Support Aide/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$31,269

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $31,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,269
Hire date: 2008-08-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5505
Position Number: 004408

Peggy Schmook is a Health Support Aide at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,269.

Ruthia Crews

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$31,062

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $31,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,062
Hire date: 2005-03-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 001457

At Department of Health, Ruthia Crews serves as a Dental Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,062.

Sandra Weaver

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$29,196

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $29,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,196
Hire date: 1983-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 027217

Sandra Weaver works as a Human Services Program Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1983, they have about 43 years of service as a salaried employee. Sandra earned $29,196 in 2026.

Jennifer Kay-Tierney

Senior Public Health Nutritionist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$29,082

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $29,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,082
Hire date: 1991-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5218
Position Number: 082022

At Department of Health, Jennifer Kay-Tierney serves as a Senior Public Health Nutritionist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1991 (about 35 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,082.

Lori Brenton

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$28,622

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $28,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,622
Hire date: 2021-03-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 005890

At Department of Health, Lori Brenton serves as a Staff Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,622.

Suellen Johnson

Switchboard Operator II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$28,545

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $28,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,545
Hire date: 2010-04-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0255
Position Number: 006303

Suellen Johnson holds the role of Switchboard Operator II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,545.

Patrick Brown

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$27,808

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $27,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,808
Hire date: 2021-10-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 002436

Patrick Brown holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,808.

Christopher Mclemore

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$27,808

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $27,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,808
Hire date: 1992-08-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 002992

Christopher Mclemore works as a Custodial Worker for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1992, they have about 34 years of service as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $27,808 in 2026.

Catherine Jones

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$27,808

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $27,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,808
Hire date: 2021-06-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 003196

At Department of Health, Catherine Jones serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,808.

Vivian Cancel

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$27,808

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $27,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,808
Hire date: 2000-12-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 005552

Vivian Cancel works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years) as a salaried employee. Vivian earned $27,808 in 2026.

Ana Soto

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$27,808

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $27,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,808
Hire date: 1996-05-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054964

Ana Soto holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,808.

Lisa Bruno

Medical Disability Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$27,252

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $27,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,252
Hire date: 1996-04-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3472
Position Number: 085800

At Department of Health, Lisa Bruno serves as a Medical Disability Program Specialist within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,252.

Toni Puccio-Ball

Medical Disability Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$27,252

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $27,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,252
Hire date: 1989-11-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3472
Position Number: 085800

Toni Puccio-Ball holds the role of Medical Disability Program Specialist at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 1989, they have about 37 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,252.

Marie Dewald

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$25,450

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $25,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,450
Hire date: 1997-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Angeline

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 084226

Marie Dewald holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,450.

Chealsie Paiano-Wonsey

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$25,292

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $25,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,292
Hire date: 2021-09-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 001574

Chealsie Paiano-Wonsey works as a Government Operations Consultant III for Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Chealsie earned $25,292 in 2026.

Mark Schultz

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$21,840

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $21,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,840
Hire date: 2025-09-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 007505

Mark Schultz works as a Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Mark earned $21,840 in 2026.

Patricia Gaddis

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$20,160

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $20,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,160
Hire date: 2019-12-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007154

At Department of Health, Patricia Gaddis serves as a Government Operations Consultant I within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,160.

Marcela Olmos

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$17,380

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $17,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,380
Hire date: 2026-06-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 067489

Marcela Olmos works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Statewide Health Support Service. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Marcela earned $17,380 in 2026.

Savannah Jean Baptiste

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$17,380

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $17,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,380
Hire date: 2025-12-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 080536

Savannah Jean Baptiste is a Regulatory Specialist II at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,380.

Richard Groshong Iii

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$17,380

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $17,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,380
Hire date: 2024-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 080588

Richard Groshong Iii works as a Regulatory Specialist II for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Richard earned $17,380 in 2026.

Carolyn Knight

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$17,380

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $17,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,380
Hire date: 2007-06-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 082505

Carolyn Knight holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,380.