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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
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+

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

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 56

Makenna Patton

Government Operations Consultant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,321
Sub-department
WATER SCIENCE AND LABORATORY SERVICES
Base pay
$40,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,321
Hire date
2023-09-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2234
Position Number
011130

Makenna Patton is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,321.

Carissa Otto

Government Operations Consultant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,321
Sub-department
COASTAL/AQUATIC MGD AREAS
Base pay
$40,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,321
Hire date
2025-02-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
TALEEN

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2234
Position Number
020025

At Department Environmental Protection, Carissa Otto serves as a Government Operations Consultant I within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,321.

Paige Kraker

Government Operations Consultant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,321
Sub-department
LAND ADMIN AND MGMT
Base pay
$40,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,321
Hire date
2025-10-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2234
Position Number
020153

Paige Kraker is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department Environmental Protection within Land Administrative and Management. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,321.

Kyla Brown

Government Operations Consultant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,321
Sub-department
COASTAL/AQUATIC MGD AREAS
Base pay
$40,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,321
Hire date
2025-04-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
LASHEYE

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2234
Position Number
020288

Kyla Brown works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Kyla earned $40,321 in 2026.

Vaughndrecus Foster

Government Operations Consultant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,315
Sub-department
WATER RESTORATION ASSISTANCE
Base pay
$40,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,315
Hire date
2025-05-14
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2234
Position Number
020100

Vaughndrecus Foster is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,315.

Clarence Mcvey

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,206
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$40,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,206
Hire date
2010-06-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6612
Position Number
001470

Clarence Mcvey works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Clarence earned $40,206 in 2026.

William Mcnaught

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,164
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$40,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,164
Hire date
2015-06-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
000664

William Mcnaught is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,164.

John Hamilton

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,161
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$40,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,161
Hire date
2017-08-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
020656

John Hamilton is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,161.

Jessica Stewart

Administrative Assistant II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,104
Sub-department
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Base pay
$40,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,104
Hire date
2025-11-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0712
Position Number
020909

At Department Environmental Protection, Jessica Stewart serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,104.

Sarah Fishkin

Operations Analyst I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,102
Sub-department
REGULATORY DISTRICT OFFICES
Base pay
$40,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,102
Hire date
2026-03-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2209
Position Number
010132

Sarah Fishkin works as a Operations Analyst I for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Sarah earned $40,102 in 2026.

Mark Adams

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,039
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$40,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,039
Hire date
2016-05-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
000838

Mark Adams holds the role of Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,039.

David Mccorquodale

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,039
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$40,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,039
Hire date
2012-07-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
001344

David Mccorquodale works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. David earned $40,039 in 2026.

Wade Smith

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,039
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$40,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,039
Hire date
2016-12-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
020334

Wade Smith works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Wade earned $40,039 in 2026.

Blake Lewis

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,031
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$40,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,031
Hire date
2002-04-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6612
Position Number
000666

Blake Lewis holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,031.

Christopher Horkman

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,031
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$40,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,031
Hire date
2006-11-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6612
Position Number
020409

Christopher Horkman 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. Christopher earned $40,031 in 2026.

James Stone

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,026
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$40,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,026
Hire date
2018-06-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
000412

James Stone 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 $40,026.

Katelyn Herring

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$40,000
Sub-department
COASTAL/AQUATIC MGD AREAS
Base pay
$40,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,000
Hire date
2021-08-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
021041

At Department Environmental Protection, Katelyn Herring serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,000.

John Kilmer

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,934
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,934
Hire date
2013-04-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
020256

John Kilmer works as a Environmental Specialist I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. John earned $39,934 in 2026.

Karina Nieves

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,934
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,934
Hire date
2021-06-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
020581

Karina Nieves is a Environmental Specialist I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,934.

Courtney Nott

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,901
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,901
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,901
Hire date
2018-02-02
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
001145

Courtney Nott works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Courtney earned $39,901 in 2026.

Michelle Keirsey

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,864
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,864
Hire date
2008-05-16
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
000691

Michelle Keirsey is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,864.

David Jones

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,864
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,864
Hire date
2007-04-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
LOWELL

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
000873

David Jones holds the role of Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,864.

Peter Shanks

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,864
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,864
Hire date
2008-09-08
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
020583

Peter Shanks works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. Peter earned $39,864 in 2026.

Beth Gore

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,771
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,771
Hire date
1990-03-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
001342

At Department Environmental Protection, Beth Gore serves as a Administrative Assistant I within State Park Operations. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,771.

Melissa Moore

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,691
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,691
Hire date
2004-02-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
020277

Melissa Moore works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service as a salaried employee. Melissa earned $39,691 in 2026.

Heather Pinson

Office Automation Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,625
Sub-department
TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Base pay
$39,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,625
Hire date
2022-06-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2043
Position Number
001925

Heather Pinson is a Office Automation Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Technology and Information Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,625.

Joshua Morgan

Office Automation Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,625
Sub-department
TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Base pay
$39,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,625
Hire date
2025-12-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2043
Position Number
002568

Joshua Morgan is a Office Automation Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Technology and Information Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,625.

Jenna Hartley

Office Automation Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,625
Sub-department
TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Base pay
$39,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,625
Hire date
2023-02-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2043
Position Number
010696

Jenna Hartley is a Office Automation Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Technology and Information Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,625.

Stephen Gallon

Office Automation Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,625
Sub-department
TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Base pay
$39,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,625
Hire date
2023-02-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2043
Position Number
010936

Stephen Gallon holds the role of Office Automation Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Technology and Information Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,625.

Valerie Detweiler

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,505
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,505
Hire date
2024-12-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
002457

At Department Environmental Protection, Valerie Detweiler serves as a Administrative Assistant I within State Park Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,505.

Kevin Callahan

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,464
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,464
Hire date
2010-12-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6612
Position Number
000876

At Department Environmental Protection, Kevin Callahan serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,464.

Dorwin Shelton

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,433
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,433
Hire date
2021-06-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
001857

Dorwin Shelton works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Dorwin earned $39,433 in 2026.

Storie Montgomerie

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,407
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,407
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,407
Hire date
2021-12-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
000927

Storie Montgomerie holds the role of Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,407.

Audra Stewart

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,405
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,405
Hire date
2022-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
000716

Audra Stewart works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Audra earned $39,405 in 2026.

Jesse Hurd

Engineering Technician III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,393
Sub-department
FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Base pay
$39,393
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,393
Hire date
2008-02-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4610
Position Number
000436

Jesse Hurd is a Engineering Technician III at Department Environmental Protection within Florida Geological Survey. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,393.

Florencia Rodriguez

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,380
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,380
Hire date
2022-12-03
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
001878

Florencia Rodriguez is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,380.

Allan Ritchie

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,347
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,347
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,347
Hire date
1997-05-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6612
Position Number
000935

At Department Environmental Protection, Allan Ritchie serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,347.

Jared Busemeyer

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,280
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,280
Hire date
2024-08-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6612
Position Number
000715

Jared Busemeyer 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 $39,280.

Nicole Ferronato

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,280
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,280
Hire date
2022-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
001491

Nicole Ferronato is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,280.

Jennifer Ferels

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$39,269
Sub-department
STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay
$39,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,269
Hire date
2024-11-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
020766

Jennifer Ferels works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Jennifer earned $39,269 in 2026.