South Carolina / Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Agency file
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 250 employees with median total compensation of $61,235; the highest distinct record was $206,552.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 250 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,235) — 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 $94,807 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,712. 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 4
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Brian Lacy serves as a Park Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,814.
Senior Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Richard Goodwin is a Senior Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $62,007.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Joshua Slawiak works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Joshua earned $61,712 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
David Jones holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,333.
Zoo Supervisor/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Jillian Delorge Davis holds the role of Zoo Supervisor at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,269.
Application Developer I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Christopher Bowling is a Application Developer I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $61,200.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Austin Brinson holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,118.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Milan Burton holds the role of General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,868.
Senior Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Kevin Palmer works as a Senior Park Ranger for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Kevin earned $60,737 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Rebecca Rhinehart is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $60,713.
Tourism Manager/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Andrea Wright holds the role of Tourism Manager at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,670.
Tourism Manager/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Larry Willard works as a Tourism Manager for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Larry earned $60,670 in 2026.
Tourism Manager/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Rhonda Eldridge serves as a Tourism Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,629.
Tourism Manager/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Sandra Middleton works as a Tourism Manager for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Sandra earned $60,599 in 2026.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Kristi Floyd is a Park Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $60,515.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Peter Mitchum works as a Park Manager I for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Peter earned $60,515 in 2026.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Zachary Setzer holds the role of Park Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,515.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Hannah Marley works as a Park Manager II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Hannah earned $60,515 in 2026.
Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Timothy Lee serves as a Public Information Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,073.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Tyler Blakewood works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Tyler earned $60,000 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Michael Foster works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Michael earned $60,000 in 2026.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Syvannah Miller holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,000.
Archaeologist I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Nicole Isenbarger is a Archaeologist I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $59,684.
Archaeologist I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Caitlyn Lorick holds the role of Archaeologist I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,684.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Adam Ginn serves as a Park Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,576.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
William Burk works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. William earned $59,081 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Billy Bowers serves as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,054.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Emily Aspinwall holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,854.
Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
John Hiatt works as a Public Information Coordinator II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. John earned $58,131 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
William Hofmann holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,059.
Public Information Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Ryan Nedrow holds the role of Public Information Coordinator I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,014.
Tourism Manager/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Frederick Summers works as a Tourism Manager for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Frederick earned $57,901 in 2026.
Tourism Manager/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Rachel Lind works as a Tourism Manager for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Rachel earned $57,901 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Travis Hopkins serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,502.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Jermaine Jennings holds the role of General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,250.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Calvin Post holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,083.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Griffin Fuller serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,038.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Timothy Zahler serves as a Park Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,716.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Katherine Podmore works as a Park Manager I for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Katherine earned $56,716 in 2026.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Joshua Wyatt is a Park Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $56,716.