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Forestry Commission, Georgia

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Forestry Commission, Georgia protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 679 employees with median total compensation of $51,889; the highest distinct record was $169,417.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$32.3M
Employees
679
Median total
$51,889
Highest record
$169,417

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 679 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($51,889) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$47,581 (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
$8,101
$35,289
$51,889
$62,470
$72,868

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $72,868 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,101. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Ranger 3
114 · $55,560
Ranger 1
100 · $29,315
Ranger 2
88 · $48,607
Chief Ranger 3
34 · $65,284

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

Page 1

William Singleton

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$57,450
Base pay
$57,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,450

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$204

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, William Singleton serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,450.

Steve Wells

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$57,262
Base pay
$57,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,262

Steve Wells is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $57,262.

Robert Thornton

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$57,097
Base pay
$57,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,097

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,713

Robert Thornton is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $57,097.

Scott Peter

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$57,041
Base pay
$57,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,041

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,132

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Scott Peter serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,041.

Garrett Mitchell

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$57,039
Base pay
$57,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,039

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,315

Garrett Mitchell is a Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $57,039.

Chad Courson

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,989
Base pay
$56,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,989

Chad Courson is a Chief Ranger 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $56,989.

David Waters

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,883
Base pay
$56,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,883

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,112

David Waters holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,883.

Matthew Combs

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,726
Base pay
$56,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,726

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,738

Matthew Combs is a Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $56,726.

Bruce Free

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,524
Base pay
$56,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,524

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Bruce Free serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,524.

Anthony Thomas

Heavy Equipment Operator 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,435
Base pay
$56,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,435

Anthony Thomas works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Anthony earned $56,435 in 2025.

Richard Jones

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,351
Base pay
$56,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,351

Richard Jones works as a Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Richard earned $56,351 in 2025.

Jason Massey

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,275
Base pay
$56,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,275

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$744

Jason Massey is a Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $56,275.

Christopher Mullis

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,120
Base pay
$56,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,120

Christopher Mullis is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $56,120.

Michael Bridges

Fabricator/Welder 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,069
Base pay
$56,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,069

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Michael Bridges serves as a Fabricator/Welder 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,069.

Stacey Rayburn

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$56,012
Base pay
$56,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,012

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$917

Stacey Rayburn holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,012.

Mary Clark

HR Specialist Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,830
Base pay
$55,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,830

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,052

Mary Clark holds the role of HR Specialist Supervisor at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,830.

Thomas Banks

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,771
Base pay
$55,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,771

Thomas Banks works as a Chief Ranger 1 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Thomas earned $55,771 in 2025.

Daniel Couey

Fabricator/Welder 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,700
Base pay
$55,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,700

Daniel Couey works as a Fabricator/Welder 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Daniel earned $55,700 in 2025.

Philip Hammond

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,667
Base pay
$55,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,667

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Philip Hammond serves as a Forester 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,667.

Adam Souza

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,662
Base pay
$55,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,662

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$184

Adam Souza is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $55,662.

Claude Edwards

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,657
Base pay
$55,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,657

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$236

Claude Edwards holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,657.

Tucker Coleman

Forester 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,645
Base pay
$55,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,645

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$444

Tucker Coleman works as a Forester 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Tucker earned $55,645 in 2025.

William Dasher

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,603
Base pay
$55,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,603

William Dasher holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,603.

Nathan Oakes

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,517
Base pay
$55,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,517

Nathan Oakes holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,517.

Abron Blackburn

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,482
Base pay
$55,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,482

Abron Blackburn is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $55,482.

Kerry Phillips

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,435
Base pay
$55,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,435

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$323

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Kerry Phillips serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,435.

Kevin Herrin

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,426
Base pay
$55,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,426

Kevin Herrin works as a Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Kevin earned $55,426 in 2025.

Franklin Beasley

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,423
Base pay
$55,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,423

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Franklin Beasley serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,423.

David Hodges

Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,417
Base pay
$55,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,417

David Hodges holds the role of Chief Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,417.

Bryce Yawn

Forester 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,413
Base pay
$55,413
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,413

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$211

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Bryce Yawn serves as a Forester 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,413.

Zackery Pitchford

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,261
Base pay
$55,261
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,261

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,003

Zackery Pitchford is a Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $55,261.

Aurora Geoghagan

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,217
Base pay
$55,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,217

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$520

Aurora Geoghagan holds the role of Forester 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,217.

Mark Freeman

Forester Fia 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,181
Base pay
$55,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,181

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,816

Mark Freeman works as a Forester Fia 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Mark earned $55,181 in 2025.

Casey Tudor

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$55,089
Base pay
$55,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,089

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,015

Casey Tudor holds the role of Forester 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,089.

Jack Mcdonald

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$54,801
Base pay
$54,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,801

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Jack Mcdonald serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,801.

Michael Bryan

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$54,764
Base pay
$54,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,764

Michael Bryan holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,764.

Steven Branyon

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$54,725
Base pay
$54,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,725

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$308

Steven Branyon is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $54,725.

Benjamin Cobb

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$54,600
Base pay
$54,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,600

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$225

Benjamin Cobb works as a Forester 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Benjamin earned $54,600 in 2025.

Patrick Floyd

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$54,486
Base pay
$54,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,486

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$225

Patrick Floyd is a Chief Ranger 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $54,486.

Carolyn Blose

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$54,481
Base pay
$54,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,481

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,971

Carolyn Blose works as a Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Carolyn earned $54,481 in 2025.