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

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Charles Bennett

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2026-02-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 001620

Charles Bennett holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,824.

Colin Quick

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2025-12-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 001988

Colin Quick is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,824.

Terri Smith

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020491

Terri Smith holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,824.

Diana Steeves

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020764

At Department Environmental Protection, Diana Steeves serves as a Administrative Assistant I within State Park Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,824.

Mary Lambert

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,762

Sub-department: Water Resource Management
Base pay: $35,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,762
Hire date: 2016-03-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 002161

Mary Lambert works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Mary earned $35,762 in 2026.

Bradley Lashley

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,762

Sub-department: Water Resource Management
Base pay: $35,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,762
Hire date: 2025-06-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 010875

Bradley Lashley is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,762.

Katherine Keiffer

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,646

Sub-department: Waste Management
Base pay: $35,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,646
Hire date: 2022-07-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 010824

Katherine Keiffer is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,646.

Terese Harber

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,535

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,535
Hire date: 1989-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001250

At Department Environmental Protection, Terese Harber serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 37 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,535.

Craig Blackwood

Maintenance Mechanic/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,530

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,530
Hire date: 2017-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 001348

Craig Blackwood is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,530.

Christina Pakowitz

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,398

Sub-department: Regulatory District Offices
Base pay: $35,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,398
Hire date: 2025-03-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 011350

Christina Pakowitz is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,398.

Austin Crump

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2024-07-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001834

Austin Crump holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,322.

Hena Niazi

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2024-07-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002414

Hena Niazi is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,322.

Amber Lawson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2021-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000670

At Department Environmental Protection, Amber Lawson serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,322.

Scott Merrill

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2021-04-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000675

Scott Merrill works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Scott earned $35,322 in 2026.

Gage Toledo

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2019-10-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000771

At Department Environmental Protection, Gage Toledo serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,322.

Sydney Barker

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2025-06-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michele

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000951

Sydney Barker is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,322.

Angelina Sacco

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2026-05-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001095

Angelina Sacco is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,322.

Sam Burks

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2024-11-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001139

Sam Burks works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Sam earned $35,322 in 2026.

Gabrielle Siraco

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2024-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001292

Gabrielle Siraco is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,322.

Matthew Campbell

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001353

Matthew Campbell is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,322.

Austin Ormrod

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2025-03-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001365

Austin Ormrod works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Austin earned $35,322 in 2026.

Keslen Hunt

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2024-10-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001479

Keslen Hunt works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Keslen earned $35,322 in 2026.

Carl Ginsberg

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2025-06-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001829

Carl Ginsberg is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,322.

Donna Howell

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2025-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001832

Donna Howell holds the role of Park Ranger 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 $35,322.

Katherine Gorr

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2023-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001877

Katherine Gorr holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,322.

Noah-Michael Batan

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2021-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002415

Noah-Michael Batan works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Noah-Michael earned $35,322 in 2026.

Karl Masser

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2023-08-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002418

Karl Masser is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,322.

Angelo Giambrone

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2022-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002451

Angelo Giambrone 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. Angelo earned $35,322 in 2026.

Barbara Natale Covertt

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2023-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020410

At Department Environmental Protection, Barbara Natale Covertt serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,322.

Michael Culp

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2023-11-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020414

Michael Culp holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,322.

Danaelle Mcintire

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2025-05-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020554

Danaelle Mcintire works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Danaelle earned $35,322 in 2026.

Dakota Stetler

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020565

Dakota Stetler works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Dakota earned $35,322 in 2026.

James Aldridge

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2018-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020597

James Aldridge works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. James earned $35,322 in 2026.

David Dodson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2022-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020761

David Dodson is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,322.

Hannah Wilson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2023-07-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001828

Hannah Wilson works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Hannah earned $35,322 in 2026.

Krishna Baral

Systems Programmer I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,065

Sub-department: Water Resource Management
Base pay: $35,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,065
Hire date: 2014-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2111
Position Number: 011244

Krishna Baral is a Systems Programmer I at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,065.

Melanie Wright

Administrative Secretary/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,033

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $35,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,033
Hire date: 1993-03-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 000820

Melanie Wright works as a Administrative Secretary for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years as a salaried employee. Melanie earned $35,033 in 2026.

Kathleen Dawson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,941

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,941
Hire date: 2012-10-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001116

Kathleen Dawson is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,941.

Scott Hoxie

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,941

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,941
Hire date: 2007-04-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001356

Scott Hoxie is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,941.

Jean-Claude Wisznia

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,941

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,941
Hire date: 1994-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001454

Jean-Claude Wisznia is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,941.