Florida / Department Environmental Protection

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Department Environmental Protection

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

The Department Environmental Protection protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 2,782 employees with median total compensation of $52,530; the highest distinct record was $215,057.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $153.8M
Employees: 2,782
Median total: $52,530
Highest record: $215,057

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$18,916$110,000+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,782 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,530) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $55,282 (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

$35,322

$42,200

$52,530

$62,563

$78,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $78,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,322. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Park Ranger

378 · $34,760

Environmental Specialist III

250 · $54,280

Environmental Specialist II

230 · $48,630

Environmental Consultant

179 · $61,611

Park Services Specialist

166 · $39,420

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.

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Department of Environmental Protection Maine65% match
Pollution Control Agency Minnesota61% match
Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida42% match

Record list

Employees

Page 1

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.

Vonda Foertmeyer

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,587

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,587
Hire date: 2019-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 002429

At Department Environmental Protection, Vonda Foertmeyer serves as a Administrative Assistant I within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,587.

Joel Pollock

Planner I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,470

Sub-department: Waste Management
Base pay: $37,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,470
Hire date: 2021-05-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2309
Position Number: 011180

Joel Pollock is a Planner I at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,470.

Tiffany Gause

Operations Analyst II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,458

Sub-department: Regulatory District Offices
Base pay: $37,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,458
Hire date: 2024-12-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 010847

Tiffany Gause holds the role of Operations Analyst II at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,458.

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.

Stephanie Kurtz

Senior Clerk/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: 2021-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 020344

Stephanie Kurtz is a Senior Clerk at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,421.

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.

Robert Matriscino

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,255

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,255
Hire date: 2000-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002433

At Department Environmental Protection, Robert Matriscino serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,255.

Naina Mool

Data Base Analyst/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,153

Sub-department: Water Resource Management
Base pay: $37,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,153
Hire date: 2014-07-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2121
Position Number: 010864

Naina Mool holds the role of Data Base Analyst at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,153.

Tod Cornell

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,130

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,130
Hire date: 2011-11-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020548

Tod Cornell is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,130.

Amy Midgett

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,093

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,093
Hire date: 2021-12-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000462

Amy Midgett works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Amy earned $37,093 in 2026.

Maria Valente

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,093

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,093
Hire date: 2021-11-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000748

Maria Valente is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,093.

Roscoe Holton

Senior Clerk/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,037

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $37,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,037
Hire date: 1997-02-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 002531

At Department Environmental Protection, Roscoe Holton serves as a Senior Clerk within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,037.

Deveny Evans

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,000

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,000
Hire date: 2025-06-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 000660

Deveny Evans holds the role of Environmental Specialist I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,000.

Paton Glaze

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,000

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $37,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,000
Hire date: 2024-07-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 001445

Paton Glaze works as a Environmental Specialist I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Paton earned $37,000 in 2026.

Alexander Juergens

Administrative Assistant II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,803

Sub-department: Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay: $36,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,803
Hire date: 2022-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 021023

Alexander Juergens works as a Administrative Assistant II for Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Alexander earned $36,803 in 2026.

Kelly Banta

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,797

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,797
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,797
Hire date: 1996-05-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001845

At Department Environmental Protection, Kelly Banta serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,797.

George Pulliam Jr

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,786

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,786
Hire date: 2013-12-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000656

George Pulliam Jr holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,786.

Nicole Buckley

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,786

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,786
Hire date: 2016-01-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000711

Nicole Buckley works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Nicole earned $36,786 in 2026.

Paul Conlin

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,786

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,786
Hire date: 2007-05-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000824

Paul Conlin holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,786.

Brian Blackwelder

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,786

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,786
Hire date: 2012-02-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000844

Brian Blackwelder works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. Brian earned $36,786 in 2026.

Shannon Black

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,786

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,786
Hire date: 2012-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002073

Shannon Black holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,786.

Laura Mcmullen

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,786

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,786
Hire date: 2013-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020599

Laura Mcmullen works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Laura earned $36,786 in 2026.

Kimberly Rivers

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,786

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,786
Hire date: 2014-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001507

Kimberly Rivers 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 $36,786.

Derek Reed

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,690

Sub-department: Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay: $36,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,690
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 010540

At Department Environmental Protection, Derek Reed serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,690.

Jordan Faulkner

Operations Analyst I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,690

Sub-department: Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay: $36,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,690
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2209
Position Number: 020484

Jordan Faulkner holds the role of Operations Analyst I at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,690.

Alma Judge

Administrative Assistant II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,665

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,665
Hire date: 1988-10-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 020793

At Department Environmental Protection, Alma Judge serves as a Administrative Assistant II within State Park Operations. They have served since 1988 (about 38 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,665.

Saira Yousufi

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,500

Sub-department: Waste Management
Base pay: $36,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,500
Hire date: 2025-06-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 010952

Saira Yousufi is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,500.

Stephen Gard

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,400

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,400
Hire date: 1985-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000827

Stephen Gard is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 1985, they have about 41 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,400.

Akram Mckee

Computer Operator I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,288

Sub-department: Water Resource Management
Base pay: $36,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,288
Hire date: 2001-09-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2020
Position Number: 010439

Akram Mckee is a Computer Operator I at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,288.

Quentyn Black

Data Entry Operator/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,288

Sub-department: Water Resource Management
Base pay: $36,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,288
Hire date: 2022-06-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2001
Position Number: 020021

At Department Environmental Protection, Quentyn Black serves as a Data Entry Operator within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,288.

Margaret Wood

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,272

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,272
Hire date: 2002-11-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020342

Margaret Wood works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. Margaret earned $36,272 in 2026.

Rhonda Hatton

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,135

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,135
Hire date: 2016-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000659

At Department Environmental Protection, Rhonda Hatton serves as a Administrative Assistant I within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,135.

Falon Hoak

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,084

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,084
Hire date: 2016-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000754

Falon Hoak works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Falon earned $36,084 in 2026.

Sarah Waddell

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,084

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,084
Hire date: 2012-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002427

Sarah Waddell works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. Sarah earned $36,084 in 2026.

Jeff Naylor

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,084

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $36,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,084
Hire date: 2009-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002464

At Department Environmental Protection, Jeff Naylor serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,084.

Katlyn Spinosa

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,000

Sub-department: Waste Management
Base pay: $36,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,000
Hire date: 2025-06-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 011101

Katlyn Spinosa is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,000.