Maine / Department of Environmental Protection
Agency file
The Department of Environmental Protection protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2024, this agency had 443 employees with median total compensation of $77,423; the highest distinct record was $212,597.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 443 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,423) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $115,868 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,136. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $26.6M — | 426 — | $65,803 — |
| 2023 | $6.6M ▼ 75.1% | 445 ▲ 4.5% | $14,682 ▼ 77.7% |
| 2024 | $33.1M ▲ 400.2% | 443 ▼ 0.4% | $77,423 ▲ 427.3% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Gail Lipfert is a Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist at Department of Environmental Protection. 2022 total compensation came to $59,983.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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John Breedlove works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. John earned $59,806 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Benjamin Pendleton serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,801.
Office Associate II/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Rachel Collins serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,617.
Geology Technician II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Michael Chavez works as a Geology Technician II for Department of Environmental Protection. Michael earned $59,528 in 2024.
Oil Hazardous Materials Resp II/Department of Environmental Protection
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David Cherry holds the role of Oil Hazardous Materials Resp II at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,447.
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Payroll for David Bowie (Environmental Specialist III, Department of Environmental Protection) may cover more than one person; together they account for $59,392 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Jaime Taylor works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Jaime earned $59,325 in 2024.
Environmental Engineer/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Lisa Higgins serves as a Environmental Engineer. Their 2022 pay totaled $59,220.
Environmental Licensing Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Rylan Bytnar works as a Environmental Licensing Specialist II for Department of Environmental Protection. Rylan earned $59,036 in 2024.
Senior Planner/Department of Environmental Protection
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Naomi Kirk-Lawlor is a Senior Planner at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $58,990.
Emergency Response Training Coordinator/Department of Environmental Protection
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Nina Caputo holds the role of Emergency Response Training Coordinator at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,455.
Environmental Hydrogeologist/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Daniel Nessly serves as a Environmental Hydrogeologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,688.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Amelie Jensen holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,425.
Environmental Technician/Department of Environmental Protection
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Eric Rainey is a Environmental Technician at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $56,003.
Geology Technician II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Maryann Griffin works as a Geology Technician II for Department of Environmental Protection. Maryann earned $54,940 in 2022.
Meteorologist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Lillie Farrell holds the role of Meteorologist at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,883.
Response Support Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Jason Weigle serves as a Response Support Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $54,368.
Geology Technician II/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Richard Seymour Iii serves as a Geology Technician II. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,357.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Rebecca Hewett works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Rebecca earned $54,264 in 2022.