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Maine / Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

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Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

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

The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2024, this agency had 346 employees with median total compensation of $89,994; the highest distinct record was $207,808.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$30M
Employees
346
Median total
$89,994
Highest record
$207,808

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 346 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,994) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$62,028 (71%)
  • Overtime$5,206 (6%)
  • Other$301 (0%)
  • Benefits$19,306 (22%)

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
$20,974
$59,996
$89,994
$118,659
$133,458

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $133,458 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $20,974. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Game Warden
86 · $113,328
Office Associate II
23 · $42,118
Fish Culturist
19 · $54,008

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2022
$24.5M
335
$79,980
2023
$7.5M
69.3%
349
4.2%
$18,908
76.4%
2024
$30M
299.4%
346
0.9%
$89,994
376.0%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

David Marsanskis

Fish Culture Supervisor/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$7,034
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7,034
Total compensation
$7,034
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$102
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450081
Regular Wage
$28,575

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, David Marsanskis serves as a Fish Culture Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,034.

Zachary Glidden

Fish Culture Assist Supervisor/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$6,795
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$387
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,408
Total compensation
$6,795
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$161
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450569
Regular Wage
$23,046

Zachary Glidden is a Fish Culture Assist Supervisor at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $6,795.

Terrence Hughes Jr

Game Warden Sergeant/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2022 total comp
$6,766
Base pay
$1,710
Overtime
$2,713
Other pay
$13
Benefits
$2,329
Total compensation
$6,766
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402241

Terrence Hughes Jr works as a Game Warden Sergeant for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Terrence earned $6,766 in 2022.

Karen Estabrook

Office Associate II Manager Supervisor/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$6,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,674
Total compensation
$6,674
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$146
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018650081
Regular Wage
$21,208

Karen Estabrook works as a Office Associate II Manager Supervisor for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Karen earned $6,674 in 2023.

Andrew Wood

If&W Senior Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$6,659
Base pay
$6,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$307
Total compensation
$6,659
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018670338

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Andrew Wood serves as a If&W Senior Resource Biologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,659.

Lauren Mcpherson

Public Relations Specialist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$6,304
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$52
Benefits
$6,252
Total compensation
$6,304
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$161
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651143
Regular Wage
$20,549

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Lauren Mcpherson serves as a Public Relations Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,304.

Carrie Lacasse

Accounting Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$6,243
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,243
Total compensation
$6,243
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$131
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
017144521
Regular Wage
$17,600

Carrie Lacasse works as a Accounting Associate II for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Carrie earned $6,243 in 2023.

George Maxsimic Iii

Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$6,006
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$457
Other pay
$183
Benefits
$5,367
Total compensation
$6,006
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$73
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018400891
Regular Wage
$12,857

George Maxsimic Iii holds the role of Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,006.

Michael Foster

Recreation Safety Coordinator/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2022 total comp
$5,768
Base pay
$5,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$237
Total compensation
$5,768
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018420001

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Michael Foster serves as a Recreation Safety Coordinator. Their 2022 pay totaled $5,768.

Robin Hudson

Accounting Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$5,638
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$5,638
Total compensation
$5,638
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$131
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
017144521
Regular Wage
$19,040

Robin Hudson is a Accounting Associate II at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $5,638.

Emilie Cram

Assistant Superintendent Maine Wildlife Park/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$5,185
Base pay
$4,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$766
Total compensation
$5,185
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018500113

Emilie Cram is a Assistant Superintendent Maine Wildlife Park at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $5,185.

Ciara Hayes

If&W Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$4,865
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,865
Total compensation
$4,865
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$117
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651137
Regular Wage
$19,915

Ciara Hayes is a If&W Resource Biologist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $4,865.

Richard Laflamme

Game Warden Specialist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$4,789
Base pay
$3,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,368
Total compensation
$4,789
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402591

Richard Laflamme is a Game Warden Specialist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $4,789.

Rebecca Settele

If&W Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$4,672
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$370
Benefits
$4,302
Total compensation
$4,672
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$102
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651137
Regular Wage
$19,439

Rebecca Settele works as a If&W Resource Biologist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Rebecca earned $4,672 in 2023.

Andrew SmartMay be multiple

Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$4,605

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018401611

This Game Warden record at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for Andrew Smart may represent several individuals, totaling $4,605 in 2024.

Joshua Kuester

Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$4,413
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,413
Total compensation
$4,413

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$117
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450161
Regular Wage
$16,171

Joshua Kuester is a Fish Culturist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $4,413.

Jonathan Nichols

Carpenter/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$4,387
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$119
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,268
Total compensation
$4,387
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$117
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018130151
Regular Wage
$13,071

Jonathan Nichols is a Carpenter at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $4,387.

Cody York

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$3,943
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,327
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,615
Total compensation
$3,943
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402589
Regular Wage
$13,266

Cody York holds the role of Deputy Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,943.

Kevin Mcdaniel

Master Carpenter/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$3,780
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$276
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,504
Total compensation
$3,780
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$88
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018130134
Regular Wage
$12,984

Kevin Mcdaniel holds the role of Master Carpenter at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,780.

Dakota Stankowski

If&W Senior Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$3,523
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,523
Total compensation
$3,523
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$73
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651148
Regular Wage
$20,956

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Dakota Stankowski serves as a If&W Senior Resource Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,523.

Cynthia Rego

Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$3,339
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,339
Total compensation
$3,339
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$88
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018090211
Regular Wage
$9,811

Cynthia Rego works as a Office Associate II for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Cynthia earned $3,339 in 2023.

Brandon Demuth

If&W Resource Supervisor/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$3,212
Base pay
$3,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$148
Total compensation
$3,212
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018680411

Brandon Demuth is a If&W Resource Supervisor at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $3,212.

Jacob Gormely

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$2,986
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$1,422
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,564
Total compensation
$2,986

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402586
Regular Wage
$13,640

Jacob Gormely works as a Deputy Game Warden for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Jacob earned $2,986 in 2023.

Kenyon Twitchell

Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$2,581
Base pay
$1,585
Overtime
$150
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$847
Total compensation
$2,581
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450271

Kenyon Twitchell holds the role of Fish Culturist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,581.

John Chappen

Forester I/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$2,457
Base pay
$1,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$643
Total compensation
$2,457
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651136

John Chappen works as a Forester I for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. John earned $2,457 in 2024.

Derik Lee

Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$2,427
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$171
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$2,256
Total compensation
$2,427

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$58
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450568
Regular Wage
$6,927

Derik Lee works as a Fish Culturist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Derik earned $2,427 in 2023.

Rose Mandella

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$2,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$869
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,509
Total compensation
$2,378

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402585
Regular Wage
$13,693

Rose Mandella holds the role of Deputy Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,378.

Kelby Leary

Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2022 total comp
$2,253
Base pay
$2,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$88
Total compensation
$2,253
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018100414

Kelby Leary works as a Office Associate II for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Kelby earned $2,253 in 2022.

Zachary AlvarezMay be multiple

Gamekeeper/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$2,159
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018500112

Payroll for Zachary Alvarez (Gamekeeper, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife) may cover more than one person; together they account for $2,159 in 2024.

Kate DonovanMay be multiple

Gamekeeper/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$2,027
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018500041

Payroll for Kate Donovan (Gamekeeper, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife) may cover more than one person; together they account for $2,027 in 2024.

Jade Canak

Gamekeeper/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$1,941
Base pay
$1,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$588
Total compensation
$1,941
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018100919

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Jade Canak serves as a Gamekeeper. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,941.

Craig Mclaughlin

Ifw Resource Manager/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,881
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,881
Total compensation
$1,881
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018100917
Regular Wage
$10,205

Craig Mclaughlin holds the role of Ifw Resource Manager at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,881.

Sean Higgins

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,870
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$535
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,335
Total compensation
$1,870

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402587
Regular Wage
$12,399

Sean Higgins holds the role of Deputy Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,870.

Virginia Vincent

Secretary Associate/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,797
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,797
Total compensation
$1,797

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018400401
Regular Wage
$3,076

Virginia Vincent works as a Secretary Associate for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Virginia earned $1,797 in 2023.

Nicholas Mangino

Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,701
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$97
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,604
Total compensation
$1,701
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018400901
Regular Wage
$5,598

Nicholas Mangino holds the role of Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,701.

Brian Campbell

If&W Resource Technician/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,547
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$226
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,321
Total compensation
$1,547
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018680897
Regular Wage
$7,812

Brian Campbell is a If&W Resource Technician at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $1,547.

Roy Ford

Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$1,334
Base pay
$1,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$62
Total compensation
$1,334
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450575

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Roy Ford serves as a Fish Culturist. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,334.

Erica Jernell

Office Associate II Manager Supervisor/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$926
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$926
Total compensation
$926
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018650081
Regular Wage
$17,934

Erica Jernell is a Office Associate II Manager Supervisor at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $926.

Steven Thistlewood

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$837
Base pay
$756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$81
Total compensation
$837
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402594

Steven Thistlewood is a Deputy Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $837.

Douglas Kulis

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$756
Base pay
$756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$756
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402595

Douglas Kulis works as a Deputy Game Warden for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Douglas earned $756 in 2024.