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 Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Addie Halligan serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,861.
Office Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Deanna Desimone holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,698.
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This Environmental Specialist III record at Department of Environmental Protection for Sarah Gensel may represent several individuals, totaling $76,407 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Diana Frith is a Environmental Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $76,241.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Stacy Knapp holds the role of Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,210.
Environmental Licensing Supervisor/Department of Environmental Protection
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Laura Paye works as a Environmental Licensing Supervisor for Department of Environmental Protection. Laura earned $76,099 in 2024.
Engineering Technician III/Department of Environmental Protection
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James Lavoie works as a Engineering Technician III for Department of Environmental Protection. James earned $76,093 in 2024.
Environmental Hydrogeologist/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Jesse Greathouse serves as a Environmental Hydrogeologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,010.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Jonathan O'Donnell holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2022, their total compensation was $75,991.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Cindy Dionne serves as a Environmental Specialist IV. Their 2022 pay totaled $75,926.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Sarah Smith holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,925.
Assistant Environmental Engineer/Department of Environmental Protection
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Ahmed Shkara holds the role of Assistant Environmental Engineer at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,775.
Office Associate II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Christopher Smith holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,512.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Jessica Sayers is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $75,499.
Oil Hazard Material Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Daniel Courtemanch is a Oil Hazard Material Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $75,472.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Andrew Pomiak holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,305.
Regional Director, Deputy/Department of Environmental Protection
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Marybeth Richardson is a Regional Director, Deputy at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $75,115.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Randee Mcdonald serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,030.
Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Brendan Auth works as a Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist for Department of Environmental Protection. Brendan earned $74,692 in 2024.
Chemist I/Department of Environmental Protection
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Jared Weisman holds the role of Chemist I at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,689.
Geology Technician II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Samuel Anderson is a Geology Technician II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $74,606.
Chemist I/Department of Environmental Protection
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Colin Williams is a Chemist I at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $74,554.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Derek Decastro is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $74,446.
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Payroll for Hillary Whitcomb (Environmental Specialist III, Department of Environmental Protection) may cover more than one person; together they account for $74,343 in 2024.
Oil Hazard Material Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Nicole Tuttle is a Oil Hazard Material Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $74,322.
Division Director Environmental Services/Department of Environmental Protection
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Andrew Johnson works as a Division Director Environmental Services for Department of Environmental Protection. Andrew earned $74,286 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Blazka Zgec is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $74,149.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Vicki Schmidt is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2022 total compensation came to $73,526.
Chemist I/Department of Environmental Protection
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Kyle Stevens works as a Chemist I for Department of Environmental Protection. Kyle earned $73,266 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Rana Massingale serves as a Environmental Specialist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,232.
Oil Hazard Material Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Autumn Smith works as a Oil Hazard Material Specialist II for Department of Environmental Protection. Autumn earned $73,181 in 2024.
Clerk IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Gina Dubord works as a Clerk IV for Department of Environmental Protection. Gina earned $73,113 in 2024.
Director Division of Licensing/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Dawn Hallowell serves as a Director Division of Licensing. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,778.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Amanda Braley serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,461.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Protection
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Jane Lapierre works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Environmental Protection. Jane earned $72,409 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Kailee Reeves holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,191.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Nhu Vo serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,946.
Environmental Licensing Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Madison Bangs is a Environmental Licensing Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $71,679.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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John Adamo holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,366.
Oil Hazardous Materials Resp I/Department of Environmental Protection
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Oakley Farnham is a Oil Hazardous Materials Resp I at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $71,267.