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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Amanda Shoemake

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: 2026-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002039

Amanda Shoemake 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.

Stephen Carter

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: 2006-07-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002041

Stephen Carter works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Stephen earned $34,760 in 2026.

James Cole

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: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002042

At Department Environmental Protection, James Cole serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Katrina Bayliss

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: 2017-04-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002031

Katrina Bayliss 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 $34,760.

James Traub

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: 2025-10-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002144

James Traub 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.

Summer Freeman

Staff Assistant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Land Administrative and Management
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-05-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 002153

Summer Freeman holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department Environmental Protection within Land Administrative and Management. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Jonathan Gesell

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: 2025-10-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002202

Jonathan Gesell works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Jonathan earned $34,760 in 2026.

Robert Hammell

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: 2021-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002208

Robert Hammell 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. Robert earned $34,760 in 2026.

Nicholas Francis

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: 2024-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002209

At Department Environmental Protection, Nicholas Francis serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Amanda 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: 2024-06-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002211

Amanda Young 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 $34,760.

Rachael Weaver

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: 2023-03-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002212

Rachael Weaver 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. Rachael earned $34,760 in 2026.

Arlene Gilbert

Administrative Secretary/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: 2010-01-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 002215

Arlene Gilbert works as a Administrative Secretary for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. Arlene earned $34,760 in 2026.

William Whitehead

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: 2024-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002217

William Whitehead 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. William earned $34,760 in 2026.

Caitlin Lewandowski

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: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002219

Caitlin Lewandowski holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Patrice Jacobs

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: 1998-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 002221

Patrice Jacobs holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Lance Mathews

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: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002225

At Department Environmental Protection, Lance Mathews serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Mary Hill

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: 2024-11-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002400

Mary Hill 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.

Chad West

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: 2019-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002401

At Department Environmental Protection, Chad West serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Edward Strickland

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: 1989-11-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002406

Edward Strickland holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 37 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Deirick Spaulding

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: 2018-08-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marquis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002407

Deirick Spaulding 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 $34,760.

Andrew Virga

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: 2023-11-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002409

Andrew Virga works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Andrew earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ivanys Garcia-Soto

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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002410

At Department Environmental Protection, Ivanys Garcia-Soto serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Ramona Russell

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: 2000-08-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002421

Ramona Russell works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 26 years as a salaried employee. Ramona earned $34,760 in 2026.

Trisha Kelly

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: 2016-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002425

Trisha Kelly is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Laurie Johnson

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: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002436

Laurie Johnson 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.

Heidi Cooper

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: 2009-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002438

At Department Environmental Protection, Heidi Cooper serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Amy Petschow

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: 2017-05-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 002443

Amy Petschow is a Senior Clerk at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

John Huffman

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: 2024-03-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002444

John Huffman 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. John earned $34,760 in 2026.

Brittany Wilmot

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: 2026-01-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002453

Brittany Wilmot works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Brittany earned $34,760 in 2026.

Daniel Fehring

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: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002454

Daniel Fehring 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.

Ryan Fox

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: 2015-06-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002455

Ryan Fox holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Jayden Smith

Computer Operator I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Waste Management
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-06-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2020
Position Number: 010995

At Department Environmental Protection, Jayden Smith serves as a Computer Operator I within Waste Management. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Quartashia Tucker

Staff Assistant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Water Resource Management
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: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 020032

Quartashia Tucker works as a Staff Assistant for Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Quartashia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Virginia Bisiaux

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: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020209

At Department Environmental Protection, Virginia Bisiaux 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.

Sophia Monti

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: 2025-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020218

Sophia Monti works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Sophia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Glenn Mitchell

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: 2024-01-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020219

Glenn Mitchell 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. Glenn earned $34,760 in 2026.

William Reuter

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: 2025-04-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020269

William Reuter 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 $34,760.

Stacey Francis

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: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020302

Stacey Francis is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Amanda Caldwell

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: 2023-05-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020335

Amanda Caldwell 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.

Mckayla Bell

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: 2024-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020337

Mckayla Bell 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. Mckayla earned $34,760 in 2026.