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Maine / Department of Environmental Protection

Agency file

Department of Environmental Protection

Source file: Maine — State Employee Wages & Benefits / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2024
Employees
443
Median total
$77,423
Highest record
$212,597

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$144,505+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$57,703 (77%)
  • Overtime$881 (1%)
  • Other$105 (0%)
  • Benefits$16,047 (21%)

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
$21,136
$49,653
$77,423
$97,701
$115,868

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).

Largest job titles

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

Highest-paid first / page 9

John Breedlove

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$59,806
Base pay
$43,400
Overtime
$1,988
Other pay
$272
Benefits
$14,146
Total compensation
$59,806

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083001991

John Breedlove works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. John earned $59,806 in 2024.

Benjamin Pendleton

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$59,801
Base pay
$55,926
Overtime
$166
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$3,659
Total compensation
$59,801
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002020

At Department of Environmental Protection, Benjamin Pendleton serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,801.

Rachel Collins

Office Associate II/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$59,617
Base pay
$44,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$15,379
Total compensation
$59,617
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002034

At Department of Environmental Protection, Rachel Collins serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,617.

Michael Chavez

Geology Technician II/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$59,528
Base pay
$43,302
Overtime
$527
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$15,699
Total compensation
$59,528
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002196

Michael Chavez works as a Geology Technician II for Department of Environmental Protection. Michael earned $59,528 in 2024.

David Cherry

Oil Hazardous Materials Resp II/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$59,447
Base pay
$47,696
Overtime
$5,494
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,257
Total compensation
$59,447

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083001772

David Cherry holds the role of Oil Hazardous Materials Resp II at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,447.

David BowieMay be multiple

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$59,392
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083201466

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.

Jaime Taylor

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$59,325
Base pay
$41,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$18,245
Total compensation
$59,325
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002222

Jaime Taylor works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Jaime earned $59,325 in 2024.

Lisa Higgins

Environmental Engineer/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$59,220
Base pay
$47,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$11,930
Total compensation
$59,220
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083001944

At Department of Environmental Protection, Lisa Higgins serves as a Environmental Engineer. Their 2022 pay totaled $59,220.

Rylan Bytnar

Environmental Licensing Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$59,036
Base pay
$44,319
Overtime
$5,377
Other pay
$58
Benefits
$9,282
Total compensation
$59,036
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301628

Rylan Bytnar works as a Environmental Licensing Specialist II for Department of Environmental Protection. Rylan earned $59,036 in 2024.

Naomi Kirk-Lawlor

Senior Planner/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$58,990
Base pay
$46,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$12,307
Total compensation
$58,990
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002201

Naomi Kirk-Lawlor is a Senior Planner at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $58,990.

Nina Caputo

Emergency Response Training Coordinator/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$58,455
Base pay
$47,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$211
Benefits
$10,918
Total compensation
$58,455
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301654

Nina Caputo holds the role of Emergency Response Training Coordinator at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,455.

Daniel Nessly

Environmental Hydrogeologist/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$57,688
Base pay
$54,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93
Benefits
$3,494
Total compensation
$57,688
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083001964

At Department of Environmental Protection, Daniel Nessly serves as a Environmental Hydrogeologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,688.

Amelie Jensen

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$57,425
Base pay
$44,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$13,404
Total compensation
$57,425

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301234

Amelie Jensen holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,425.

Eric Rainey

Environmental Technician/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$56,003
Base pay
$39,153
Overtime
$145
Other pay
$334
Benefits
$16,370
Total compensation
$56,003

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002213

Eric Rainey is a Environmental Technician at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $56,003.

Maryann Griffin

Geology Technician II/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$54,940
Base pay
$46,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,780
Total compensation
$54,940

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301546

Maryann Griffin works as a Geology Technician II for Department of Environmental Protection. Maryann earned $54,940 in 2022.

Lillie Farrell

Meteorologist/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$54,883
Base pay
$45,675
Overtime
$65
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,144
Total compensation
$54,883

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083001814

Lillie Farrell holds the role of Meteorologist at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,883.

Jason Weigle

Response Support Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$54,368
Base pay
$39,726
Overtime
$48
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$14,594
Total compensation
$54,368
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002001

At Department of Environmental Protection, Jason Weigle serves as a Response Support Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $54,368.

Richard Seymour Iii

Geology Technician II/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$54,357
Base pay
$40,542
Overtime
$905
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$12,911
Total compensation
$54,357

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002193

At Department of Environmental Protection, Richard Seymour Iii serves as a Geology Technician II. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,357.

Rebecca Hewett

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$54,264
Base pay
$45,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,978
Total compensation
$54,264

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301698

Rebecca Hewett works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Rebecca earned $54,264 in 2022.

Mary Tufts

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$54,063
Base pay
$38,542
Overtime
$6,028
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,493
Total compensation
$54,063
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083001959

Mary Tufts is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $54,063.

Rebecca Williams

Environmental Hydrogeologist/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$53,569
Base pay
$37,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,521
Total compensation
$53,569
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002184

Rebecca Williams holds the role of Environmental Hydrogeologist at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,569.

Abby Corriveau

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$53,163
Base pay
$40,586
Overtime
$400
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$12,177
Total compensation
$53,163
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002005

Abby Corriveau works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Abby earned $53,163 in 2024.

Susanne Meidel

Biologist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$52,479
Base pay
$43,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,035
Total compensation
$52,479
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083101336

Susanne Meidel is a Biologist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $52,479.

Thomas Downs

Chief Meteorologist/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$51,935
Base pay
$44,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7,904
Total compensation
$51,935
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083101274

At Department of Environmental Protection, Thomas Downs serves as a Chief Meteorologist. Their 2022 pay totaled $51,935.

Toni Cookson

Office Associate I/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$51,723
Base pay
$36,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32
Benefits
$15,283
Total compensation
$51,723
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301257

Toni Cookson works as a Office Associate I for Department of Environmental Protection. Toni earned $51,723 in 2024.

Barbara Astmann

Assistant Environmental Engineer/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$51,112
Base pay
$41,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$8,700
Total compensation
$51,112
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301252

At Department of Environmental Protection, Barbara Astmann serves as a Assistant Environmental Engineer. Their 2022 pay totaled $51,112.

Breanne Blaisdell

Assistant Environmental Engineer/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$50,508
Base pay
$37,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$133
Benefits
$13,214
Total compensation
$50,508
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002209

At Department of Environmental Protection, Breanne Blaisdell serves as a Assistant Environmental Engineer. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,508.

Karen Hahnel

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$50,453
Base pay
$41,681
Overtime
$21
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,751
Total compensation
$50,453
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002079

Karen Hahnel holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2022, their total compensation was $50,453.

Margaret Watson-Pierce

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$50,398
Base pay
$38,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$11,429
Total compensation
$50,398
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301911

Margaret Watson-Pierce is a Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $50,398.

Anna Smith

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$50,247
Base pay
$38,898
Overtime
$1,774
Other pay
$480
Benefits
$9,095
Total compensation
$50,247
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301622

Anna Smith is a Environmental Specialist II at Department of Environmental Protection. 2022 total compensation came to $50,247.

Bradley Kelso

Environmental Specialist IV/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$49,653
Base pay
$40,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,576
Total compensation
$49,653
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301011

Bradley Kelso holds the role of Environmental Specialist IV at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,653.

Courtney Hafner

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$49,406
Base pay
$38,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$10,996
Total compensation
$49,406
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002165

Courtney Hafner holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,406.

Nathan DurantMay be multiple

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$49,288
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083001897

Nathan Durant appears in Department of Environmental Protection payroll as a Environmental Specialist III, with $49,288 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Phoebe Scott

Environmental Licensing Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$49,033
Base pay
$37,336
Overtime
$1,369
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$10,328
Total compensation
$49,033

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083001822

At Department of Environmental Protection, Phoebe Scott serves as a Environmental Licensing Specialist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,033.

Jennifer Mcgill

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$48,907
Base pay
$39,271
Overtime
$821
Other pay
$44
Benefits
$8,772
Total compensation
$48,907
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083001822

Jennifer Mcgill holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department of Environmental Protection. In 2022, their total compensation was $48,907.

Marisa Brennan

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$48,621
Base pay
$36,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$12,051
Total compensation
$48,621
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002221

At Department of Environmental Protection, Marisa Brennan serves as a Environmental Specialist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,621.

Andrew Slusarski

Oil Hazard Material Specialist II/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$48,105
Base pay
$37,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$10,262
Total compensation
$48,105

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083301295

At Department of Environmental Protection, Andrew Slusarski serves as a Oil Hazard Material Specialist II. Their 2022 pay totaled $48,105.

Mary Breton

Secretary Specialist/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$48,071
Base pay
$38,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$10,071
Total compensation
$48,071
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083300171

Mary Breton is a Secretary Specialist at Department of Environmental Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $48,071.

Aaron Dumont

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2022 total comp
$47,200
Base pay
$38,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,295
Total compensation
$47,200
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083002020

Aaron Dumont works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Aaron earned $47,200 in 2022.

Marcus Russell Iii

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Environmental Protection

2024 total comp
$46,864
Base pay
$35,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$11,708
Total compensation
$46,864
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00600
Pay Position Number
083201101

Marcus Russell Iii works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Environmental Protection. Marcus earned $46,864 in 2024.