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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 14
Conservation Aide/Department of Environmental Protection
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Jordan Duplessie is a Conservation Aide at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $7,269.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Kayleigh Burda is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $7,218.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Laura Paye holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,186.
Bottle Redemption Program Intern/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Keiran Lorentzen serves as a Bottle Redemption Program Intern. Their 2022 pay totaled $7,119.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Jordan Kelley serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,088.
Solid Waste Engin Unit Assistant 2022/Department of Environmental Protection
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Peyton Arbour works as a Solid Waste Engin Unit Assistant 2022 for Department of Environmental Protection. Peyton earned $6,994 in 2022.
Environmental Hydrogeologist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Brendan Auth is a Environmental Hydrogeologist at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $6,874.
2022 Envir Engineering Assistant/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, John Osborne serves as a 2022 Envir Engineering Assistant. Their 2022 pay totaled $6,706.
Biologist I/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Dustin Dorr serves as a Biologist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,668.
Government Intern/Department of Environmental Protection
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Macgregor Francis holds the role of Government Intern at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,652.
Management Analyst I/Department of Environmental Protection
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Heidi Dennis holds the role of Management Analyst I at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,643.
Government Intern/Department of Environmental Protection
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Sara Mower is a Government Intern at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $6,550.
Oil Hazard Material Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Nicholas Hodgkins holds the role of Oil Hazard Material Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,434.
Environmental Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Nathan Durant is a Environmental Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $6,164.
Office Associate II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Kathleen Heath holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2022, their total compensation was $6,109.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Clarissa Trasko is a Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $6,109.
Recycling Program Intern/Department of Environmental Protection
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Martin Carriere is a Recycling Program Intern at Department of Environmental Protection. 2022 total compensation came to $6,104.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Gary Brooks is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $6,014.
Geology Technician II/Department of Environmental Protection
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April Bledsoe is a Geology Technician II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $5,925.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Fred Gallant Ii works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Fred earned $5,459 in 2023.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Holliday Keen works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Holliday earned $5,393 in 2022.
Environmental Licensing Specialist I/Department of Environmental Protection
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Madison Bangs is a Environmental Licensing Specialist I at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $4,959.
Environmental Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Jana Wood serves as a Environmental Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,782.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Allison Flynn works as a Environmental Specialist IV for Department of Environmental Protection. Allison earned $4,771 in 2023.
Division Director Environmental Services/Department of Environmental Protection
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Carla Hopkins is a Division Director Environmental Services at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $4,718.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Dawn Hurd is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $4,648.
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Payroll for Brandon Wright (Oil Hazardous Materials Resp I, Department of Environmental Protection) may cover more than one person; together they account for $4,564 in 2024.
Geology Technician II/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Kayla Michaud serves as a Geology Technician II. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,380.
Director Division Solid Waste Management/Department of Environmental Protection
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Paula Clark holds the role of Director Division Solid Waste Management at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,336.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Autumn Smith serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,046.
Environmental Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Claire Briggs serves as a Environmental Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,874.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Emma Musto serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,855.
Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Michael O'Connor is a Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $3,775.
Oil Hazard Material Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Eric Sroka is a Oil Hazard Material Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $3,718.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Tiffany Veilleux serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,610.
Office Associate II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Estelle Werly holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,482.
Data & Research Coordinator/Department of Environmental Protection
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Spring Beinema is a Data & Research Coordinator at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $3,261.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Julie Churchill-Durkee is a Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. 2023 total compensation came to $3,143.
Certified Envir Hydrogeologist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Jason Langley works as a Certified Envir Hydrogeologist for Department of Environmental Protection. Jason earned $3,132 in 2023.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Cynthia Darling serves as a Environmental Specialist IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,846.