South Carolina / Department of Nat. Resources
Agency file
The Department of Nat. Resources is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 744 employees with median total compensation of $68,891; the highest distinct record was $195,594.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 744 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,891) — 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 $98,730 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $54,192. 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 12
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Joseph Lindler serves as a Natural Resource Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,459.
Watercraft Captain I/Department of Nat. Resources
Jonathan Richardson works as a Watercraft Captain I for Department of Nat. Resources. Jonathan earned $65,399 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Margaret Finch is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $65,384.
Climatologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Frank Strait serves as a Climatologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,374.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Nat. Resources
Patricia Castine works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Nat. Resources. Patricia earned $65,240 in 2026.
Geologist/Hydrologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Courtney Pierce is a Geologist/Hydrologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $65,238.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
David Tant holds the role of Natural Resource Technician IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,840.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Valerie Shannon works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Nat. Resources. Valerie earned $64,759 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Nat. Resources
Jennifer Chrislip works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Nat. Resources. Jennifer earned $64,603 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Matthew Henderson serves as a Endpoint Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,291.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Jacqueline Allen works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Nat. Resources. Jacqueline earned $64,139 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Zachary Dailey works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Nat. Resources. Zachary earned $64,085 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Mikayla Thistle works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Nat. Resources. Mikayla earned $64,008 in 2026.
Archaeologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Tariq Ghaffar holds the role of Archaeologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,766.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Nat. Resources
Roger Adams is a General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $63,687.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Julie Dingle serves as a Wildlife Biologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,600.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Mark Carroll is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $63,479.
Watercraft Captain I/Department of Nat. Resources
Herman Von Harten holds the role of Watercraft Captain I at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,419.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Stuart Morgan serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,097.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Nat. Resources
James May works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Nat. Resources. James earned $63,061 in 2026.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Michael Chapman holds the role of Natural Resource Technician IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,028.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Jarrett Gibbons serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,626.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
William Davega holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,411.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Joseph Cowan serves as a Wildlife Biologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,411.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Jeffrey Schwenter holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,411.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Nat. Resources
Daniel Dupre holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,362.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Austen Attaway is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $62,314.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Pamela Marcum serves as a Wildlife Biologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,272.
Archaeologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Tamara Wilson holds the role of Archaeologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,270.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources
Walter Gasperson is a Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $62,056.
Climatologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Jennifer Simmons is a Climatologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $62,000.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Jessica Egan holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,000.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Matthew Puckhaber serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,767.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Lynda Holseberg serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,680.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Graham Norwood works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Nat. Resources. Graham earned $61,636 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Terlicia Hampton serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,548.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Stephen Czwartacki serves as a Wildlife Biologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,457.
Grants Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Christopher Falcone is a Grants Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $61,367.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Nat. Resources
Joelean Wright works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Nat. Resources. Joelean earned $61,292 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Holly Sommers serves as a Wildlife Biologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,223.