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 67

Kasey Fritz

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: 2014-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 001151

Kasey Fritz is a Maintenance Mechanic 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.

Isabella Bailey

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: 2021-05-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001154

Isabella Bailey is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Christopher Thomas

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: 2025-05-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001155

Christopher Thomas 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.

Richard Edwards

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: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001156

Richard Edwards works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Richard earned $34,760 in 2026.

Kirsten Linero

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
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001157

Kirsten Linero 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.

Emily Scalco

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: 2019-02-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001167

Emily Scalco works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Emily earned $34,760 in 2026.

Adam Lucier

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: 2023-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001241

Adam Lucier 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 $34,760.

Lisa Hunsberger

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: 2020-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: JESSICA

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001247

Lisa Hunsberger holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Michael Mccarty

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001293

Michael Mccarty 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. Michael earned $34,760 in 2026.

Jeffrey Tussing

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: 2024-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001294

Jeffrey Tussing works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Jeffrey earned $34,760 in 2026.

Steven Weber

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: 2026-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001300

Steven Weber 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. Steven earned $34,760 in 2026.

Luka King

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: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001301

Luka King 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.

Natalia Melendez-Nieves

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: 2026-04-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001303

Natalia Melendez-Nieves holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Hayley Torres

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: 2022-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001312

Hayley Torres works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Hayley earned $34,760 in 2026.

Nicole Steed

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: 2025-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001340

Nicole Steed works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Nicole earned $34,760 in 2026.

Wesley Collins

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: 2008-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001341

Wesley Collins 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.

Joel Marquis

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: 2021-09-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001347

Joel Marquis works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Joel earned $34,760 in 2026.

Christain Ragar

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: 2024-04-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001350

Christain Ragar 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.

Summer Tryon

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: 2018-11-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: DAWN

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001354

Summer Tryon holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Joshua Percevault

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: 2021-10-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001360

Joshua Percevault holds the role of Park Ranger 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 $34,760.

Eric Dahl

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: 2021-06-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001364

Eric Dahl works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Eric earned $34,760 in 2026.

Tristan Hackworth

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: 2024-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001368

At Department Environmental Protection, Tristan Hackworth 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.

Jacqueline Wright

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: 2024-06-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001370

Jacqueline Wright 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.

Richard Galutz

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: 2023-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001392

Richard Galutz 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 $34,760.

Steven Hoag

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: 2021-08-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001443

At Department Environmental Protection, Steven Hoag serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Ashlyn Lacy

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: 2025-09-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001447

Ashlyn Lacy 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.

Bobby Ware

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001455

At Department Environmental Protection, Bobby Ware 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.

Tyler Hodge

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: 2022-04-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001460

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

John Proud

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: 2025-10-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001462

At Department Environmental Protection, John Proud 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.

Jeffrey Marlow 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: 2021-12-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001465

Jeffrey Marlow Jr works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Jeffrey earned $34,760 in 2026.

Joshua Wiggins

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: 2012-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001474

Joshua Wiggins works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years as a salaried employee. Joshua earned $34,760 in 2026.

David Parker

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: 2025-11-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001475

David Parker 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. David earned $34,760 in 2026.

Gunther Naylor

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: 2023-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001481

Gunther Naylor 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. Gunther earned $34,760 in 2026.

John Hill

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: 2023-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 001505

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

Patricia Cromer

Museum Guide/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: 2000-02-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2740
Position Number: 001512

At Department Environmental Protection, Patricia Cromer serves as a Museum Guide within State Park Operations. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Richard Dailey

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: 1990-06-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001513

Richard Dailey holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Angela Mouton

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: 2021-04-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001517

At Department Environmental Protection, Angela Mouton 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.

John Oneill

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: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001518

John Oneill 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. John earned $34,760 in 2026.

Robert Heck

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: 2023-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001519

Robert Heck 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.

Alexander Waugh

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: 2025-11-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001565

Alexander Waugh 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.