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 3
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Gary Brooks is a Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $104,131.
Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection
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William Noble works as a Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist for Department of Environmental Protection. William earned $103,969 in 2024.
Biologist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Kristin Feindel works as a Biologist II for Department of Environmental Protection. Kristin earned $103,767 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Elizabeth Chase is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $103,746.
Director Bureau of Land Resources/Department of Environmental Protection
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Nicholas Livesay holds the role of Director Bureau of Land Resources at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2022, their total compensation was $103,407.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Norris Bowie serves as a Environmental Specialist IV. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,363.
Biologist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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James Stahlnecker is a Biologist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $103,024.
Biologist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Jeremy Deeds serves as a Biologist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,125.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Michael Clark is a Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $101,824.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Lynne Cayting is a Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $101,733.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Pamela Parker works as a Environmental Specialist IV for Department of Environmental Protection. Pamela earned $101,733 in 2024.
Environmental Licensing Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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April Stehr works as a Environmental Licensing Specialist II for Department of Environmental Protection. April earned $101,547 in 2024.
Oil Hazardous Materials Resp I/Department of Environmental Protection
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Jazmyn Atteberry works as a Oil Hazardous Materials Resp I for Department of Environmental Protection. Jazmyn earned $101,396 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Cherrie Plummer works as a Environmental Specialist IV for Department of Environmental Protection. Cherrie earned $101,386 in 2024.
Environmental Hydrogeology Manager/Department of Environmental Protection
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Troy Smith holds the role of Environmental Hydrogeology Manager at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2022, their total compensation was $101,248.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Sean Bernard serves as a Environmental Specialist IV. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,058.
Oil Hazard Material Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Becky Blais is a Oil Hazard Material Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $100,766.
Oil Hazard Material Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Edward Wolfertz serves as a Oil Hazard Material Specialist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,676.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Charlene Binder Moore is a Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $100,597.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Thomas Graham works as a Environmental Specialist IV for Department of Environmental Protection. Thomas earned $100,495 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Holliday Keen serves as a Environmental Specialist IV. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,448.
Oil Hazardous Materials Resp II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Brandon Wright holds the role of Oil Hazardous Materials Resp II at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,021.
Oil Hazardous Materials Resp III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Gregory O'Brien is a Oil Hazardous Materials Resp III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $99,768.
Environmental Licensing Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Roger Johnstone holds the role of Environmental Licensing Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,699.
Oil Hazard Material Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Carmine Destefano works as a Oil Hazard Material Specialist II for Department of Environmental Protection. Carmine earned $99,524 in 2024.
Compliance & Procedures Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Joshua Biermann is a Compliance & Procedures Specialist at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $98,951.
Oil Hazardous Materials Resp I/Department of Environmental Protection
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Stuart Blanchard works as a Oil Hazardous Materials Resp I for Department of Environmental Protection. Stuart earned $98,927 in 2024.
Senior Envir Hydrogeologist/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Michael O'Connor serves as a Senior Envir Hydrogeologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,520.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Matthew Hight holds the role of Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,331.
Chief Meteorologist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Kevin Ostrowski is a Chief Meteorologist at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $98,159.
Environmental Engineer/Department of Environmental Protection
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Patricia Locklin is a Environmental Engineer at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $98,093.
Biologist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Denise Blanchette serves as a Biologist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,989.
Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection
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Richard Perkins holds the role of Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,701.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Frederick Currie works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Frederick earned $97,546 in 2024.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection
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Michael Loughlin works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Michael earned $97,515 in 2024.
Oil Hazard Material Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Richard Currie is a Oil Hazard Material Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $97,452.
Director Division Oil/Hazard Mat Response/Department of Environmental Protection
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At Department of Environmental Protection, Christopher Hopper serves as a Director Division Oil/Hazard Mat Response. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,028.
Biologist II/Department of Environmental Protection
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Patrick Lind holds the role of Biologist II at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,024.
Response Support Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Ann Hemenway holds the role of Response Support Specialist at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,952.
Environmental Engineer Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection
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Lisa Higgins works as a Environmental Engineer Specialist for Department of Environmental Protection. Lisa earned $96,925 in 2024.