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 64

James Aldridge

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2018-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020597

James Aldridge works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. James earned $35,322 in 2026.

David Dodson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,322

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,322
Hire date: 2022-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020761

David Dodson 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 $35,322.

Krishna Baral

Systems Programmer I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,065

Sub-department: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $35,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,065
Hire date: 2014-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2111
Position Number: 011244

Krishna Baral is a Systems Programmer I at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,065.

Melanie Wright

Administrative Secretary/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,033

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,033
Hire date: 1993-03-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 000820

Melanie Wright works as a Administrative Secretary for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years as a salaried employee. Melanie earned $35,033 in 2026.

Ronald Watkins

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,941

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,941
Hire date: 2014-05-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000862

Ronald Watkins holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,941.

Kathleen Dawson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,941

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,941
Hire date: 2012-10-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001116

Kathleen Dawson is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,941.

Scott Hoxie

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,941

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,941
Hire date: 2007-04-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001356

Scott Hoxie is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,941.

Jean-Claude Wisznia

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,941

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,941
Hire date: 1994-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001454

Jean-Claude Wisznia is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,941.

Flozell Redic

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,941

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,941
Hire date: 1999-09-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001506

Flozell Redic works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. Flozell earned $34,941 in 2026.

Melissa Messina

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,941

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,941
Hire date: 2005-11-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002205

Melissa Messina holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,941.

Gerard Cravens

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,916

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,916
Hire date: 2013-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020158

Gerard Cravens holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,916.

Christopher Green

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: 2024-07-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001136

At Department Environmental Protection, Christopher Green 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.

Laia Burton

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: 2024-07-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020403

Laia Burton 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. Laia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Joshua Knighten

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-04-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000022

At Department Environmental Protection, Joshua Knighten serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Lorena Slaughter

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000024

Lorena Slaughter 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 $34,760.

Larry Dickson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-05-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000025

Larry Dickson 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 $34,760.

Taylor Herring

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-05-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: SARAI

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000443

At Department Environmental Protection, Taylor Herring serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Florida Geological Survey. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Rachel 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: 2023-11-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000457

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

Anne Glass

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: 2023-12-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000460

At Department Environmental Protection, Anne Glass serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Mark Disclafani Ii

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-12-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000463

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

Ryan Penwell

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: 2026-01-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000532

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

Matthew Rives

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000539

Matthew Rives 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 $34,760.

Durrell Swihart

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: 2025-11-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: X

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000544

Durrell Swihart holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Charles Tritt

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000548

Charles Tritt 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 $34,760.

William Alchier

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: 2023-08-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000557

At Department Environmental Protection, William Alchier serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Mark Lasalle

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: 2025-03-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000566

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

Colton Hammersla

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: 2025-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000578

Colton Hammersla works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Colton earned $34,760 in 2026.

Nicholas Kosiek

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: 2026-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000579

Nicholas Kosiek works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Nicholas earned $34,760 in 2026.

Larry Miller

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000582

Larry Miller 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 $34,760.

Matthew Burfitt

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: 2025-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000591

Matthew Burfitt 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.

Natalie Lloyd

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: 2024-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000598

Natalie Lloyd 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.

Blake Cox

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: 2024-06-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000600

Blake Cox 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 $34,760.

Karl Herbert

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: 2021-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000605

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

Tristen Weitzel

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: 2023-08-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000608

Tristen Weitzel is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Johnny Hockaday

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: 2016-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000612

Johnny Hockaday works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Johnny earned $34,760 in 2026.

Gessika Guerra

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000614

Gessika Guerra works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Gessika earned $34,760 in 2026.

Robert Mutz Jr

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000615

Robert Mutz Jr works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Robert earned $34,760 in 2026.

James South

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: 2013-10-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000622

James South holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Tina Marshall

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000630

Tina Marshall 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 $34,760.

Nathaniel Barron

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000643

Nathaniel Barron 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 $34,760.