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 6
Senior Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Ashley Holdsworth serves as a Senior Park Ranger. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,685.
Senior Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Jamie Nobile holds the role of Senior Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,685.
Senior Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Georgia Vanheusen serves as a Senior Park Ranger. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,685.
Senior Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Charles Turner is a Senior Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $53,685.
Senior Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Carson Lambert works as a Senior Park Ranger for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Carson earned $53,685 in 2026.
Public Information Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Mark Stanford holds the role of Public Information Coordinator I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,641.
General Maintenance Technician II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Jamie Baughman is a General Maintenance Technician II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $53,351.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Shawn Llewellyn is a Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $53,321.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Christine Elswick works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Christine earned $53,319 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Michelle Metzler works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Michelle earned $53,319 in 2026.
Public Information Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Laura Ledford holds the role of Public Information Coordinator I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,930.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
James Mills is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Barbara Houser holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Jay Benjamin is a Building/Grounds Supervisor I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $51,924.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Richard Swearingen holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,924.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
William Bowers works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor I for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. William earned $51,924 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Craig Norris holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,924.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Stephen Hamilton works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor I for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Stephen earned $51,788 in 2026.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Brooks Garrett is a Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $51,774.
Curator/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Jordan Stenger works as a Curator for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Jordan earned $51,624 in 2026.
Tourism Coordinator/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Kimberly Bruce serves as a Tourism Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,320.
General Maintenance Technician II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Rodney Miller works as a General Maintenance Technician II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Rodney earned $50,930 in 2026.
Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Madison Trump is a Public Information Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $50,736.
Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Ashley Audette holds the role of Public Information Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,736.
Food Service Specialist IV/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Juankeitha Mason holds the role of Food Service Specialist IV at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,712.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Breanna Covington works as a Park Ranger for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Breanna earned $50,433 in 2026.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Arthur Murray is a Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $50,433.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, James Studdard serves as a Park Ranger. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,433.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Samuel Goodwin works as a Park Ranger for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Samuel earned $50,433 in 2026.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Brenden Franklin is a Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $50,433.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Brennan Driggers serves as a Park Ranger. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,433.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Autumn Arslanian serves as a Park Ranger. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,433.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Wyatt Shealy holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,433.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
William Gurley is a Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $50,433.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, James Mccune serves as a Park Ranger. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,433.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Thomas Gillen works as a Park Ranger for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Thomas earned $50,433 in 2026.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Virginia Combs works as a Park Ranger for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Virginia earned $50,433 in 2026.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Thomas Young works as a Park Ranger for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Thomas earned $50,433 in 2026.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Jacob Turner serves as a Park Ranger. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,433.
Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Tarah Thompson works as a Park Ranger for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Tarah earned $50,433 in 2026.