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 65

Lauren Sheppard

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000648

Lauren Sheppard 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. Lauren earned $34,760 in 2026.

Emily Simpson

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: 2023-02-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000650

Emily Simpson 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. Emily earned $34,760 in 2026.

Virginia Bevirt

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: 2020-02-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000653

Virginia Bevirt works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. Virginia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Abigail Penfield

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: 2026-01-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000661

At Department Environmental Protection, Abigail Penfield serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Michael Gonzalez

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: 2014-05-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000680

Michael Gonzalez is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Ukiah Barnhardt

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: 2023-04-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000681

Ukiah Barnhardt is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Joshua Schichtl

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-10-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000683

Joshua Schichtl is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

James Dean

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: 2023-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000685

James Dean 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. James earned $34,760 in 2026.

Reinaldo Ramos-Suarez

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: 2025-05-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000693

Reinaldo Ramos-Suarez 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 $34,760.

Kai 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: 2024-08-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000694

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

Kyle Wrightsel

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: 2022-07-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000696

At Department Environmental Protection, Kyle Wrightsel 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 $34,760.

Kimberly Snyder

Administrative Secretary/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2011-10-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 000697

Kimberly Snyder works as a Administrative Secretary for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $34,760 in 2026.

Alexander Sweet

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: 2025-09-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000699

Alexander Sweet 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.

Colin Ott

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: 2023-02-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000702

Colin Ott 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.

Morgen Coe

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: 2025-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000705

Morgen Coe 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 $34,760.

Ty Beetham

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-04-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000706

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

Adrian Martinez-Rivera

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: 2025-08-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000708

Adrian Martinez-Rivera holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Matthew Nivens

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000768

Matthew Nivens works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Matthew earned $34,760 in 2026.

Morgan Rich

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: 2025-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000777

At Department Environmental Protection, Morgan Rich serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Leonard Klug Jr

Maintenance Mechanic/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: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 000778

Leonard Klug Jr works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Leonard earned $34,760 in 2026.

Richard Mcintosh Iii

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000783

Richard Mcintosh Iii is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Christopher Meier

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: 2023-09-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000784

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

Morgan Sherry

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: 2026-01-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000800

At Department Environmental Protection, Morgan Sherry serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Matthew Clifton

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: 2026-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000806

At Department Environmental Protection, Matthew Clifton serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Marie Aguele

Senior Clerk/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2018-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 000809

Marie Aguele works as a Senior Clerk for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Marie earned $34,760 in 2026.

Gabriel Goodwin

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: 2022-07-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000810

Gabriel Goodwin works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Gabriel earned $34,760 in 2026.

Robert Jones

Senior Clerk/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 000815

At Department Environmental Protection, Robert Jones serves as a Senior Clerk within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

James Crocker

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: 2008-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: LEE

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000821

James Crocker holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Jeffrey Arredondo

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000822

At Department Environmental Protection, Jeffrey Arredondo serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Bonnie Philp

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: 2022-09-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000831

Bonnie Philp is a Park Ranger 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 $34,760.

Leopold Williams

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2009-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: AGUSTIN

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000834

Leopold Williams works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Leopold earned $34,760 in 2026.

Jillian Fonseca

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: 2026-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000835

Jillian Fonseca 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 $34,760.

Eric Gorecki

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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000836

Eric Gorecki holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Harley Williams

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000841

Harley Williams 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.

Jodi Tanner

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2017-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000845

Jodi Tanner is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Mariah Aponte

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: 2024-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000848

Mariah Aponte 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.

James Moye

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: 2005-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000866

James Moye works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. James earned $34,760 in 2026.

Matthew Earnhart

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: 2021-05-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000867

At Department Environmental Protection, Matthew Earnhart 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.

Jennifer Hooker

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2019-05-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000868

Jennifer Hooker is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Haley Kirk

Administrative Assistant I/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: 2023-09-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000872

Haley Kirk 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. Haley earned $34,760 in 2026.