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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Justin White

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-05-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000919

Justin White 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 $34,760.

Matthew Randig

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000922

Matthew Randig is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Kevin Valdes Hernandez

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-07-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000923

Kevin Valdes Hernandez 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 $34,760.

Tyler Lipford

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000926

Tyler Lipford holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Connor Smith

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-04-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000930

Connor Smith holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Taylor Stich

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000941

Taylor Stich is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Shawn Helms

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000952

Shawn Helms 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 $34,760.

Lauren Houghteling

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-01-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000953

Lauren Houghteling 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 $34,760.

Jacob Miller

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2018-10-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000921

Jacob Miller 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. Jacob earned $34,760 in 2026.

David Young

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000966

David Young is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Manuel Juarez

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-04-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000972

Manuel Juarez 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 $34,760.

Conrad Kimball

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-05-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001054

At Department Environmental Protection, Conrad Kimball serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Donald Smith

Senior Clerk/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-09-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 000974

Donald Smith works as a Senior Clerk for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Donald earned $34,760 in 2026.

Beatriz Kaye

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-11-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001077

Beatriz Kaye holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

John Augustine

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-10-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001094

At Department Environmental Protection, John Augustine serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Marissa Ayers

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-07-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001118

Marissa Ayers holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Michael Ebner

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-04-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001115

At Department Environmental Protection, Michael Ebner serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

John Pfluger

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001125

John Pfluger is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Margaret Jacobson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001127

Margaret Jacobson holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Kevin Bowne

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-01-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001128

Kevin Bowne works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Kevin earned $34,760 in 2026.

Katelynn Collins

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-11-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001129

Katelynn Collins is a Park Ranger 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 $34,760.

Gregory Ownbey

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001137

Gregory Ownbey holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Michael Humphreys

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-12-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001138

Michael Humphreys 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 $34,760.

Barbra Williams

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kathleen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001149

Barbra Williams is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Michael Feener

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-02-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001150

At Department Environmental Protection, Michael Feener serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Kasey Fritz

Maintenance Mechanic/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2014-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 001151

Kasey Fritz is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Isabella Bailey

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-05-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001154

Isabella Bailey is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Roger Scarberry

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001147

Roger Scarberry 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. Roger earned $34,760 in 2026.

Richard Edwards

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001156

Richard Edwards 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. Richard earned $34,760 in 2026.

Kirsten Linero

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-12-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001157

Kirsten Linero 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 $34,760.

Emily Scalco

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2019-02-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001167

Emily Scalco works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Emily earned $34,760 in 2026.

Adam Lucier

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001241

Adam Lucier holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Lisa Hunsberger

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2020-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jessica

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001247

Lisa Hunsberger holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Michael Mccarty

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001293

Michael Mccarty 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. Michael earned $34,760 in 2026.

Jeffrey Tussing

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001294

Jeffrey Tussing 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. Jeffrey earned $34,760 in 2026.

Steven Weber

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001300

Steven Weber works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Steven earned $34,760 in 2026.

Hayley Torres

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001312

Hayley Torres 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. Hayley earned $34,760 in 2026.

Nicole Steed

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001340

Nicole Steed 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. Nicole earned $34,760 in 2026.

Wesley Collins

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2008-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001341

Wesley Collins holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Joel Marquis

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-09-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001347

Joel Marquis 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. Joel earned $34,760 in 2026.