Florida / Department Environmental Protection / Park Ranger

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Park Ranger

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

377 employees hold this title in Department Environmental Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $34,760, below the department median of $52,530.

Employees: 377
Total payroll: $13.4M
Role median: $34,760
Agency median: $52,530
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$18,916$40,579+

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

How total compensation varies among the 377 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.

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This role across Florida

Park Ranger is held in 2 Florida departments. In Department Environmental Protection, the median of $34,760 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Agriculture and Consumer Services

$41,085 · 40

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

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Park Ranger beyond Florida

This role is reported in 19 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $34,760 ranks #16 of 19. See Park Ranger across all of Florida →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$139,630 · 22

City and County of San Francisco

$125,413 · 76

City of San Jose

$125,322 · 6

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$78,978 · 3,474

$78,603 · 24

$72,088 · 17

$62,460 · 16

$55,930 · 22

Median total compensation for comparable Park Rangerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Nicole Finen

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,173

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,173
Hire date: 2017-04-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002036

Nicole Finen holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,173.

Kevin Pittman

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,173

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,173
Hire date: 2014-11-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020549

Kevin Pittman holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,173.

Shunne Elerby

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 2014-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000409

Shunne Elerby is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,987.

Kelly Hite

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 2017-03-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000573

Kelly Hite is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,987.

Lena Colby

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 2018-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000595

Lena Colby is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,987.

James Valentine

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 2014-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000847

At Department Environmental Protection, James Valentine serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,987.

Mark Richter

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 2015-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000882

Mark Richter holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,987.

Georgeann Singletary

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 2008-05-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000973

Georgeann Singletary is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,987.

Lyndel Mclellan

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 2016-11-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001248

Lyndel Mclellan holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,987.

Denise O Dell

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 2019-10-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001848

Denise O Dell holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,987.

Lawrence Zimmerman

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 2007-04-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Chandler

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002405

At Department Environmental Protection, Lawrence Zimmerman serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,987.

John Markham

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,987
Hire date: 1999-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020652

John Markham works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. John earned $37,987 in 2026.

Joanna Lindsey

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,913

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,913
Hire date: 1997-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000533

Joanna Lindsey works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years as a salaried employee. Joanna earned $37,913 in 2026.

Cynthia Emrich

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,745

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,745
Hire date: 1993-06-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020625

Cynthia Emrich holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 1993 (about 33 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,745.

Teresa Downey

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,421

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,421
Hire date: 1999-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000885

Teresa Downey is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,421.

Tammy Smith

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,421

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,421
Hire date: 2022-08-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000920

At Department Environmental Protection, Tammy Smith serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,421.

Charles Styles

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,421

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,421
Hire date: 2022-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001123

Charles Styles works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Charles earned $37,421 in 2026.

Jonathan Blair

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,421

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,421
Hire date: 2021-06-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020575

Jonathan Blair holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,421.

Richard Eldridge

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,421

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,421
Hire date: 2021-09-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020699

At Department Environmental Protection, Richard Eldridge serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,421.