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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Kaely Mcelerney

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2021-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 002216

Kaely Mcelerney is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,117.

Edward Cooper

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2024-06-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 002227

Edward Cooper works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Edward earned $38,117 in 2026.

Andrew Fitzgibbons

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2021-09-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 002237

Andrew Fitzgibbons works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Andrew earned $38,117 in 2026.

Christian Parkerson

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2018-09-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 002411

Christian Parkerson holds the role of Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,117.

Michael Bell

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2023-11-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 002403

Michael Bell is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,117.

Trenton Seale

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2018-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 002439

Trenton Seale is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,117.

Samuel Mitchell

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2025-12-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020203

At Department Environmental Protection, Samuel Mitchell serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Matthew Seminera

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2025-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020207

At Department Environmental Protection, Matthew Seminera serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Ronald Marra

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 1991-10-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020213

At Department Environmental Protection, Ronald Marra serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Hired in 1991, they have about 35 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Eric Jones

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020252

Eric Jones works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Eric earned $38,117 in 2026.

Christin Meilink

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2022-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020518

At Department Environmental Protection, Christin Meilink serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Michael Schuchhardt

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2024-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020540

At Department Environmental Protection, Michael Schuchhardt serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Allison Roberts

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020560

Allison Roberts is a Park Services Specialist 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 $38,117.

Cassondra Bliss

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2021-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020564

At Department Environmental Protection, Cassondra Bliss serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Tony Darnell

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2025-11-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020587

Tony Darnell is a Park Services Specialist 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 $38,117.

Alonso Reyes

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2022-06-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020586

Alonso Reyes works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Alonso earned $38,117 in 2026.

Melaina Mcdow

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2022-08-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020641

Melaina Mcdow is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,117.

David Harris

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2025-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020649

At Department Environmental Protection, David Harris serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Savannah Lord

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2025-11-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020688

Savannah Lord is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,117.

Robert Moral

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2026-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N-M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020692

At Department Environmental Protection, Robert Moral serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Bre Ximenes

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2009-07-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020706

At Department Environmental Protection, Bre Ximenes serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Tyler Harris

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2024-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020784

Tyler Harris is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,117.

Joseph Cole

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2026-01-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 021030

Joseph Cole works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Joseph earned $38,117 in 2026.

Phillip Pitts

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2024-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 000613

At Department Environmental Protection, Phillip Pitts serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

David Honiker

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2019-06-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 000908

At Department Environmental Protection, David Honiker serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Timothy Fisher

Senior Maintenance Mechanic/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2022-04-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6467
Position Number: 000581

At Department Environmental Protection, Timothy Fisher serves as a Senior Maintenance Mechanic within State Park Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Samuel Neumeyer

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 001446

At Department Environmental Protection, Samuel Neumeyer serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Rachel Harris

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,103

Sub-department: Regulatory District Offices
Base pay: $38,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,103
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020555

Rachel Harris works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Rachel earned $38,103 in 2026.

Jessica Smith

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,103

Sub-department: Regulatory District Offices
Base pay: $38,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,103
Hire date: 2025-11-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020363

At Department Environmental Protection, Jessica Smith serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,103.

Jacob Wozny

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,080

Sub-department: State Park Operations
Base pay: $38,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,080
Hire date: 2023-10-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 020795

Jacob Wozny works as a Environmental Specialist I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Jacob earned $38,080 in 2026.

Shunne Elerby

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000409

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

Kelly Hite

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000573

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

Lena Colby

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000595

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

James Valentine

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000847

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

Mark Richter

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000882

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

Georgeann Singletary

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000973

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

Lyndel Mclellan

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001248

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

Denise O Dell

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001848

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

Lawrence Zimmerman

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002405

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

John Markham

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$37,987

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020652

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