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
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

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 62

Bryant Thomas

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-09-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001112

Bryant Thomas 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. Bryant earned $35,904 in 2026.

Russell Waugh Iii

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2020-04-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001113

Russell Waugh Iii works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. Russell earned $35,904 in 2026.

Brian Sewer

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001114

Brian Sewer 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 $35,904.

Alexander Mechak

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2023-06-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001152

Alexander Mechak 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 $35,904.

Daniel Avila-Garcia

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2026-03-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001165

Daniel Avila-Garcia 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 $35,904.

Joshua Smith

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2023-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001166

At Department Environmental Protection, Joshua Smith serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Tina Vigoa

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-01-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001297

Tina Vigoa is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,904.

Joshua Wenkert-Lane

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2021-05-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001355

Joshua Wenkert-Lane holds the role of Park Ranger 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 $35,904.

Amanda Kohan

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001391

Amanda Kohan 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 $35,904.

Jackie Anderson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001486

At Department Environmental Protection, Jackie Anderson serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Xavier Mendez

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2022-09-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001528

Xavier Mendez is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,904.

Matthew Emerson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 1993-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001836

At Department Environmental Protection, Matthew Emerson serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 1993 (about 33 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Thomas Miller

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2022-07-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001854

At Department Environmental Protection, Thomas Miller serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Tasha Torner

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2023-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001856

Tasha Torner holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

John Stebner

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2021-05-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002017

At Department Environmental Protection, John Stebner serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Paul Borno

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2022-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002054

At Department Environmental Protection, Paul Borno serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Alisa Patterson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2022-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002063

Alisa Patterson holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

David Gelb

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2011-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002426

David Gelb holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Douglas Sutherland

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2014-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002437

At Department Environmental Protection, Douglas Sutherland serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Kevin Taylor

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2023-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002458

Kevin Taylor holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Maria Cutino

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2016-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002466

Maria Cutino 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 $35,904.

Michael Calvert

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2022-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002467

At Department Environmental Protection, Michael Calvert serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Alan Carlton

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-04-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002468

Alan Carlton holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Michael Horn

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020553

Michael Horn holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Amy Brosch

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2022-12-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020629

Amy Brosch is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,904.

Stanley Markoski

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-06-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002465

Stanley Markoski 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 $35,904.

Grace Pressoir

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2024-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000549

Grace Pressoir is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,824.

Alexander Hoey

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2023-02-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000554

Alexander Hoey holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,824.

William Peters Jr

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 1983-09-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000586

William Peters Jr works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 1983 (about 43 years) as a salaried employee. William earned $35,824 in 2026.

Anna Rawlins

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2009-08-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000620

Anna Rawlins holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,824.

Susan Novell

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2023-01-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000775

Susan Novell holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,824.

Frances Boyd

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000833

Frances Boyd works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Frances earned $35,824 in 2026.

Rosa Welch

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2025-02-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000887

At Department Environmental Protection, Rosa Welch serves as a Administrative Assistant I within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,824.

Penny Wilson

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2016-08-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 001240

Penny Wilson is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,824.

Patricia Ward

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2025-06-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 002399

Patricia Ward works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Patricia earned $35,824 in 2026.

Teresa Ryan

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2024-12-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 002404

Teresa Ryan works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Teresa earned $35,824 in 2026.

Cheryl Skunicki

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2023-07-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 002449

Cheryl Skunicki works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Cheryl earned $35,824 in 2026.

Bobbie Lakhani

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2022-02-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020206

Bobbie Lakhani is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,824.

Cheryl Davis

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2024-05-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020350

Cheryl Davis is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,824.

Sean Toutoungi

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,824

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,824
Hire date: 2021-06-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020594

Sean Toutoungi holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,824.