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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

Richard Belflower

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,283
Base pay
$61,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,283

Richard Belflower is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,283.

Alan White

Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,246
Base pay
$61,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,246

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Alan White serves as a Chief Ranger 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,246.

Jason Mcmullen

Forester 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,203
Base pay
$61,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,203

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$171

Jason Mcmullen is a Forester 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,203.

Timothy Karchner

Forester Fia 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,087
Base pay
$61,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,087

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$16,618

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Timothy Karchner serves as a Forester Fia 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,087.

Kenneth Keuper

Fabricator/Welder Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,985
Base pay
$60,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,985

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Kenneth Keuper serves as a Fabricator/Welder Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,985.

Richard Williams

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,908
Base pay
$60,908
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,908

Richard Williams works as a Chief Ranger 1 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Richard earned $60,908 in 2025.

Bryan Skelton

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,854
Base pay
$60,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,854

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$140

Bryan Skelton holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,854.

Gregory Wainwright

Chief Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,829
Base pay
$60,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,829

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$353

Gregory Wainwright holds the role of Chief Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,829.

Justin Mayfield

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,822
Base pay
$60,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,822

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,582

Justin Mayfield works as a Forester 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Justin earned $60,822 in 2025.

Kevin Lee

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,822
Base pay
$60,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,822

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Kevin Lee serves as a Forester 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,822.

Aubrey Brown

Forest Technician 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,763
Base pay
$60,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,763

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$989

Aubrey Brown is a Forest Technician 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $60,763.

Robert Moore

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,685
Base pay
$60,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,685

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,286

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Robert Moore serves as a Chief Ranger 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,685.

Benjamin Tucker

Forest Technician Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,580
Base pay
$60,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,580

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$250

Benjamin Tucker holds the role of Forest Technician Supervisor at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,580.

Mickeal Williford

Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,524
Base pay
$60,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,524

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Mickeal Williford serves as a Chief Ranger 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,524.

Jonathan Bamford

Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,503
Base pay
$60,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,503

Jonathan Bamford is a Forester 4 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $60,503.

Ethan Myers

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,474
Base pay
$60,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,474

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,292

Ethan Myers is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $60,474.

Ryan English

Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,426
Base pay
$60,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,426

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$217

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Ryan English serves as a Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,426.

Christopher Rigg

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,416
Base pay
$60,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,416

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Christopher Rigg serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,416.

Adam Greeson

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,138
Base pay
$60,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,138

Adam Greeson is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $60,138.

Kevin Borders

Fabricator/Welder 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,055
Base pay
$60,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,055

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$400

Kevin Borders holds the role of Fabricator/Welder 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,055.

Susan Mcavoy

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,026
Base pay
$60,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,026

Susan Mcavoy works as a Chief Ranger 1 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Susan earned $60,026 in 2025.

Chris Babb

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,789
Base pay
$59,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,789

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$283

Chris Babb works as a Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Chris earned $59,789 in 2025.

Benjamin Anderson

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,780
Base pay
$59,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,780

Benjamin Anderson works as a Chief Ranger 1 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Benjamin earned $59,780 in 2025.

Joshua Baker

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,639
Base pay
$59,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,639

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,144

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Joshua Baker serves as a Chief Ranger 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,639.

John Cook

Forest Technician Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,617
Base pay
$59,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,617

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$374

John Cook works as a Forest Technician Supervisor for Forestry Commission, Georgia. John earned $59,617 in 2025.

Ann Whitley

Web Designer 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,603
Base pay
$59,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,603

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Ann Whitley serves as a Web Designer 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,603.

Douglas Spieth

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,406
Base pay
$59,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,406

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,629

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Douglas Spieth serves as a Chief Ranger 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,406.

Brian Tate

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,371
Base pay
$59,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,371

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$808

Brian Tate works as a Forester 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Brian earned $59,371 in 2025.

Ralph Poteet

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,356
Base pay
$59,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,356

Ralph Poteet is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $59,356.

Terry Fountain

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,353
Base pay
$59,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,353

Terry Fountain is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $59,353.

David Rewis

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,244
Base pay
$59,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,244

David Rewis works as a Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. David earned $59,244 in 2025.

Amy Dees

Accounting Technician 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,191
Base pay
$59,191
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,191

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Amy Dees serves as a Accounting Technician 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,191.

Taylor Willingham

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,095
Base pay
$59,095
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,095

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$547

Taylor Willingham works as a Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Taylor earned $59,095 in 2025.

Ben Godowns

Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,992
Base pay
$58,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,992

Ben Godowns works as a Chief Ranger 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Ben earned $58,992 in 2025.

Adam Edmondson

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,862
Base pay
$58,862
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,862

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$431

Adam Edmondson works as a Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Adam earned $58,862 in 2025.

Tyler Brack

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,832
Base pay
$58,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,832

Tyler Brack is a Forester 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $58,832.

Clayton Jones

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,717
Base pay
$58,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,717

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$283

Clayton Jones is a Chief Ranger 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $58,717.

Andrew Jones

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,715
Base pay
$58,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,715

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,693

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Andrew Jones serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,715.

Roger Pollock

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,706
Base pay
$58,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,706

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Roger Pollock serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,706.

Ryan Colley

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,659
Base pay
$58,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,659

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$283

Ryan Colley holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,659.