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 15
Watercraft Captain I/Department of Nat. Resources
John O'Hern works as a Watercraft Captain I for Department of Nat. Resources. John earned $59,831 in 2026.
Watercraft Captain I/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Jonathan O'Brien serves as a Watercraft Captain I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,831.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Brittany Whay is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $59,794.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Zoey Fletcher Thomas works as a Natural Resource Technician IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Zoey earned $59,660 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Graham Wagner holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,579.
Visual/Digital Director I/Department of Nat. Resources
Michaela Berley works as a Visual/Digital Director I for Department of Nat. Resources. Michaela earned $59,557 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Nat. Resources
Toni Bass is a Administrative Assistant at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $59,500.
Grants Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Simeon Ellis is a Grants Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $59,480.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Mark Mcalister works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Nat. Resources. Mark earned $59,440 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Brock Renkas is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $59,439.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Michelle Taliercio serves as a Wildlife Biologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,439.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Cameron Doll is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $59,439.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Kevin Spanik holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,439.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Norman Shea works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Nat. Resources. Norman earned $59,439 in 2026.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Ashley Prior serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,306.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Lindsey Fallaw is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $59,128.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Joseph Koch holds the role of General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,122.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Jordan Moses serves as a Natural Resource Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,103.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Jennifer Morris serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,029.
Natural Resource Technician III/Department of Nat. Resources
Terry Bryant works as a Natural Resource Technician III for Department of Nat. Resources. Terry earned $59,018 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Karen Rourk serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,925.
Grants Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Wakasha Kizer serves as a Grants Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,652.
Natural Resource Technician III/Department of Nat. Resources
Kevin Kolb holds the role of Natural Resource Technician III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,553.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Nat. Resources
Parker Whitley works as a Geologist/Hydrologist I for Department of Nat. Resources. Parker earned $58,346 in 2026.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Jason Deavers serves as a Natural Resource Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,312.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Elizabeth Vinyard serves as a Wildlife Biologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,308.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
David Hood works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Nat. Resources. David earned $58,260 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Gatlin Edge is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $58,259.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Nat. Resources
Jocelyn Briggs holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,112.
Executive Assistant I/Department of Nat. Resources
Shanell Guilford works as a Executive Assistant I for Department of Nat. Resources. Shanell earned $58,000 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Nat. Resources
Vanessa Geddis holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,890.
Natural Resource Technician III/Department of Nat. Resources
Kenneth Parsons is a Natural Resource Technician III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $57,845.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Janet Thibault serves as a Wildlife Biologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,708.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Joseph Woods serves as a Wildlife Biologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,708.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Nat. Resources
Rebecca Gordon holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,637.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
George Riekerk is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $57,580.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Leroy Humphries works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Nat. Resources. Leroy earned $57,580 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Kolby Altabet serves as a Wildlife Biologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,580.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Amber Jackson holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,500.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Mary Bracey holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,310.