Vermont / Forests, Parks & Recreation
Agency file
The Forests, Parks & Recreation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 471 employees with median total compensation of $21; the highest distinct record was $140,462.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 471 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($21) — 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 $77,563 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $18. 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
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Recreation Program Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Claire Polfus works as a Recreation Program Manager for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Claire earned $96,138 in 2026.
State Lands Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
James Duncan Iv is a State Lands Manager at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $95,846.
Parks Regional Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Lauren Masseria works as a Parks Regional Manager for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Lauren earned $95,846 in 2026.
Parks Projects Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Frank Spaulding is a Parks Projects Manager at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $95,722.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Jason Nerenberg works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Jason earned $95,722 in 2026.
Forestry Professional IV/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Lars Lund Iii works as a Forestry Professional IV for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Lars earned $95,098 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Joshua Halman holds the role of Forestry Professional V at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,955.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Elise Schadler works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Elise earned $92,955 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Samuel Schneski serves as a Forestry Professional V. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,955.