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Natural Resources, Department Of

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Natural Resources, Department Of protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 3,363 employees with median total compensation of $33,406; the highest distinct record was $198,000.

Year
2025
Employees
3,363
Median total
$33,406
Highest record
$198,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$96,044+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,363 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($33,406) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$36,078 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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
$2,535
$10,203
$33,406
$57,202
$75,951

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $75,951 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,535. 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 13

Mark Mckinnon

Communications Specialist 4/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$70,380
Base pay
$70,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,380

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$873

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Mark Mckinnon serves as a Communications Specialist 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,380.

Thomas Buice

Game Warden First Class 2/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$70,308
Base pay
$70,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,308

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$423

Thomas Buice holds the role of Game Warden First Class 2 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,308.

Russell Nix

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$70,298
Base pay
$70,298
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,298

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,006

Russell Nix works as a Manager 1, Environmental Protection for Natural Resources, Department Of. Russell earned $70,298 in 2025.

Artica Gaston

Director/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$70,217
Base pay
$70,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,217

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$991

Artica Gaston works as a Director for Natural Resources, Department Of. Artica earned $70,217 in 2025.

Kristy Litts

Geologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$70,195
Base pay
$70,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,195

Kristy Litts holds the role of Geologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,195.

Michael Susky

Environmental Engineer 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$70,175
Base pay
$70,175
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,175

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Michael Susky serves as a Environmental Engineer 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,175.

Marshall Nelms

Wildlife Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$70,173
Base pay
$70,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,173

Marshall Nelms works as a Wildlife Biologist 3 for Natural Resources, Department Of. Marshall earned $70,173 in 2025.

Travis Ingram

Fisheries Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$70,172
Base pay
$70,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,172

Travis Ingram holds the role of Fisheries Biologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,172.

Chelsea Bennett

Manager Training/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$70,169
Base pay
$70,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,169

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,432

Chelsea Bennett works as a Manager Training for Natural Resources, Department Of. Chelsea earned $70,169 in 2025.

Jennifer Davison

Senior Manager Training/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,991
Base pay
$69,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,991

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,710

Jennifer Davison works as a Senior Manager Training for Natural Resources, Department Of. Jennifer earned $69,991 in 2025.

Scarlett Kastner

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,930
Base pay
$69,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,930

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$720

Scarlett Kastner is a Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $69,930.

Joseph Sapp

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,908
Base pay
$69,908
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,908

Joseph Sapp works as a Manager 1, Environmental Protection for Natural Resources, Department Of. Joseph earned $69,908 in 2025.

Timothy Carter

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Timothy Carter serves as a Manager 1, Environmental Protection. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,680.

Bradley Jackson

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,603

Bradley Jackson holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

James Lewis

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

James Lewis holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Kim Hembree

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$347

Kim Hembree holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Katie Meade

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,146

Katie Meade holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Linda Stevens

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Linda Stevens holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Sarah Scarbrough

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,307

Sarah Scarbrough is a Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $69,680.

Brannon Rufo

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$281

Brannon Rufo works as a Manager 1, Environmental Protection for Natural Resources, Department Of. Brannon earned $69,680 in 2025.

Joy Hinkle

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,637

Joy Hinkle holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Timothy Gilliland

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Timothy Gilliland serves as a Manager 1, Environmental Protection. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,680.

Philip Brand

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Philip Brand serves as a Manager 1, Environmental Protection. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,680.

Beverly Tipton

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Beverly Tipton holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Sarah Knapp

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$770

Sarah Knapp works as a Manager 1, Environmental Protection for Natural Resources, Department Of. Sarah earned $69,680 in 2025.

Michael Lopez Rios

Manager Information Technology/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Michael Lopez Rios serves as a Manager Information Technology. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,680.

Jonathan Wells

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,367

Jonathan Wells works as a Manager 1, Environmental Protection for Natural Resources, Department Of. Jonathan earned $69,680 in 2025.

Brett Berry

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Brett Berry is a Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $69,680.

Matthew Dodd

Manager 2, Regulatory Complnc/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,766

Matthew Dodd works as a Manager 2, Regulatory Complnc for Natural Resources, Department Of. Matthew earned $69,680 in 2025.

Adrienne Tabor

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Adrienne Tabor holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Jessica Jones

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$985

Jessica Jones holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Rachel Guy

Marine Biologist Supervisor/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,519
Base pay
$69,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,519

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,450

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Rachel Guy serves as a Marine Biologist Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,519.

Lucas Barnard

Game Warden First Class 1/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,350
Base pay
$69,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,350

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$460

Lucas Barnard holds the role of Game Warden First Class 1 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,350.

Leroy Hall

Game Warden First Class 1/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,350
Base pay
$69,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,350

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$275

Leroy Hall is a Game Warden First Class 1 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $69,350.

Adam Kimbrough

Game Warden First Class 1/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,350
Base pay
$69,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,350

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$125

Adam Kimbrough is a Game Warden First Class 1 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $69,350.

Matthew Thompson

Game Warden First Class 1/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,350
Base pay
$69,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,350

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$225

Matthew Thompson is a Game Warden First Class 1 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $69,350.

Omar El-Koussy

Environmental Engineer 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,342
Base pay
$69,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,342

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,118

Omar El-Koussy is a Environmental Engineer 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $69,342.

Anna Lloyd

Auditor/Examiner 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,302
Base pay
$69,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,302

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,939

Anna Lloyd holds the role of Auditor/Examiner 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,302.

Matthew Stickney

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,294
Base pay
$69,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,294

Matthew Stickney holds the role of Manager 1, Environmental Protection at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,294.

Michael Staton

Forester 4/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,286
Base pay
$69,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,286

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$225

Michael Staton works as a Forester 4 for Natural Resources, Department Of. Michael earned $69,286 in 2025.