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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 14

Steven Mcmanus

Geologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,216
Base pay
$69,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,216

Steven Mcmanus works as a Geologist 3 for Natural Resources, Department Of. Steven earned $69,216 in 2025.

Lawrence Papetti

Geologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,091
Base pay
$69,091
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,091

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$203

Lawrence Papetti is a Geologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $69,091.

Bryan Price

Wildlife Technician 2/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,065
Base pay
$69,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,065

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$63

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Bryan Price serves as a Wildlife Technician 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,065.

Timothy Bonvechio

Fisheries Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$69,040
Base pay
$69,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,040

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$606

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Timothy Bonvechio serves as a Fisheries Biologist 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,040.

William Brock

Manager 2, Natural Resources/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,976
Base pay
$68,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,976

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$219

William Brock holds the role of Manager 2, Natural Resources at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,976.

Eamonn Leonard

Wildlife Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,976
Base pay
$68,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,976

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,551

Eamonn Leonard is a Wildlife Biologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $68,976.

Michael GillisMay be multiple

Geologist 4/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,883

Michael Gillis appears in Natural Resources, Department Of payroll as a Geologist 4, with $68,883 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Dennis O'Connell

Geologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,871
Base pay
$68,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,871

Dennis O'Connell is a Geologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $68,871.

Peter Hankinson

Geologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,846
Base pay
$68,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,846

Peter Hankinson is a Geologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $68,846.

William Lucas

Geologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,765
Base pay
$68,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,765

William Lucas holds the role of Geologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,765.

Amy Mcallister

Environmental Complnc Specialist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,745
Base pay
$68,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,745

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$940

Amy Mcallister works as a Environmental Complnc Specialist 3 for Natural Resources, Department Of. Amy earned $68,745 in 2025.

Christopher Roberts

Forester 4/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,633
Base pay
$68,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,633

Christopher Roberts holds the role of Forester 4 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,633.

William Giles

Park/Historic Site Manager 2/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,565
Base pay
$68,565
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,565

William Giles holds the role of Park/Historic Site Manager 2 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,565.

Deborah Kirkland

Financial Analyst 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,560
Base pay
$68,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,560

Deborah Kirkland holds the role of Financial Analyst 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,560.

Michael Howze

Wildlife Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,372
Base pay
$68,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,372

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$108

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Michael Howze serves as a Wildlife Biologist 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,372.

Paula Brossett

Environmental Complnc Specialist 4/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,349
Base pay
$68,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,349

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Paula Brossett serves as a Environmental Complnc Specialist 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,349.

Robert Townsend

Game Warden First Class 2/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,265
Base pay
$68,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,265

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,117

Robert Townsend holds the role of Game Warden First Class 2 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,265.

Shelly Culpepper

Manager 1, Environmental Protection/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,198
Base pay
$68,198
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,198

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,548

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Shelly Culpepper serves as a Manager 1, Environmental Protection. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,198.

Joel Griffin

Manager 2, Facilities Maint/Const/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,101
Base pay
$68,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,101

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$960

Joel Griffin works as a Manager 2, Facilities Maint/Const for Natural Resources, Department Of. Joel earned $68,101 in 2025.

Devin Moon

Game Warden First Class 1/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,042
Base pay
$68,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,042

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$225

Devin Moon is a Game Warden First Class 1 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $68,042.

Venus Singh

Manager Chem/Materials Analysis/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$68,041
Base pay
$68,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,041

Venus Singh is a Manager Chem/Materials Analysis at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $68,041.

Nickey Anderson

Wildlife Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,907
Base pay
$67,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,907

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,564

Nickey Anderson is a Wildlife Biologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $67,907.

Jason Carter

Park/Historic Site Manager 2/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,872
Base pay
$67,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,872

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,929

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Jason Carter serves as a Park/Historic Site Manager 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,872.

Ethan King

Geologist 4/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,828
Base pay
$67,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,828

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Ethan King serves as a Geologist 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,828.

Luke Rabun

Game Warden Corporal/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,826
Base pay
$67,826
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,826

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$450

Luke Rabun holds the role of Game Warden Corporal at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,826.

Alexander Gramling

Environmental Engineer 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,801
Base pay
$67,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,801

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$115

Alexander Gramling is a Environmental Engineer 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $67,801.

Emily Rushton

Wildlife Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,767
Base pay
$67,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,767

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,209

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Emily Rushton serves as a Wildlife Biologist 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,767.

F Jones

Geologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,761
Base pay
$67,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,761

F Jones holds the role of Geologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,761.

Deborah Barreiro

Marine Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,758
Base pay
$67,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,758

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Deborah Barreiro serves as a Marine Biologist 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,758.

John Damer

Fisheries Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,758
Base pay
$67,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,758

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$350

John Damer holds the role of Fisheries Biologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,758.

Robert Horan

Wildlife Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,758
Base pay
$67,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,758

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$377

Robert Horan is a Wildlife Biologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $67,758.

Lisa Kruse

Wildlife Biologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,758
Base pay
$67,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,758

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,144

Lisa Kruse holds the role of Wildlife Biologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,758.

Terry Miller

Busi Support Analyst 2/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,665
Base pay
$67,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,665

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$150

Terry Miller holds the role of Busi Support Analyst 2 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,665.

Whitney Demoor

Environmental Engineer 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,534
Base pay
$67,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,534

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,817

At Natural Resources, Department Of, Whitney Demoor serves as a Environmental Engineer 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,534.

Natasha Johnson

Budget Analyst 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,517
Base pay
$67,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,517

Natasha Johnson holds the role of Budget Analyst 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,517.

Spencer Nelson

Environmental Engineer 2/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,496
Base pay
$67,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,496

Spencer Nelson is a Environmental Engineer 2 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $67,496.

Richard Hardy

Geologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,454
Base pay
$67,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,454

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$220

Richard Hardy works as a Geologist 3 for Natural Resources, Department Of. Richard earned $67,454 in 2025.

Allan Nix

Geologist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,431
Base pay
$67,431
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,431

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$253

Allan Nix is a Geologist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $67,431.

Susan Salter

Environmental Complnc Specialist 3/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,330
Base pay
$67,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,330

Susan Salter holds the role of Environmental Complnc Specialist 3 at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,330.

Barbara Stitt-Allen

GIS Specialist Supervisor/Natural Resources, Department Of

2025 total comp
$67,300
Base pay
$67,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,300

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,332

Barbara Stitt-Allen holds the role of GIS Specialist Supervisor at Natural Resources, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,300.