Tennessee / Environment and Conservation / Administrative Assistant 1

Job-title file

Administrative Assistant 1

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

63 employees hold this title in Environment and Conservation. Median total compensation for the role is $52,200, above the department median of $42,917.

Employees: 63
Total payroll: $3.3M
Role median: $52,200
Agency median: $42,917
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$43,572$63,750+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 63 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Administrative Assistant 1 pay vs. Tennessee

Across all employers in Tennessee, the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 34,580 people — is $45,810. Environment and Conservation pays a median base salary of $52,206 for this role, 14% above that figure — about the 70th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Environment and Conservation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$29,660

$37,040

$45,810

$54,000

$63,130

Environment and Conservation median · $52,206

The bar is the range of annual wages for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive across every employer in Tennessee, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Environment and Conservation’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 1,706,790 people — is $47,540. Environment and Conservation’s median base salary is 10% above that national figure, about the 61st percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,280

$38,830

$47,540

$58,000

$66,350

Environment and Conservation median · $52,206

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Tennessee range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Environment and Conservation is $52,206, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Tennessee

Administrative Assistant 1 is held in 16 Tennessee departments. In Environment and Conservation, the median of $52,200 ranks #9 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

$61,722 · 1

$58,812 · 1

$57,170 · 11

$57,068 · 1

$55,704 · 27

$54,810 · 16

$53,961 · 5

Department of Disability and Aging

$53,901 · 7

Health

$50,623 · 5

Alcoholic Beverage Commission

$49,740 · 1

Safety

$49,668 · 7

Education

$48,372 · 1

Median total compensation for the Administrative Assistant 1 role in other Tennesseedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Administrative Assistant beyond Tennessee

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In Tennessee, the median of $53,866 ranks #5 of 7. See Administrative Assistant across all of Tennessee →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Illinois

$65,600 · 365

New York Public Authorities

$59,319 · 69

City of Buffalo

$55,839 · 15

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$55,166 · 236

Georgia

$41,276 · 1,516

Cook County, Illinois

$13,947 · 573

Median total compensation for comparable Administrative Assistantroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kathryn Taylor

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$49,812

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $49,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,812
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,151
Employee ID: 586527

Kathryn Taylor holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,812.

Kathy Williams

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$49,812

Sub-department: Natchez Trace Hospitality
Base pay: $49,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,812
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,151
Employee ID: 118069

Kathy Williams is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Natchez Trace Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,812.

Jessica Gonzalez

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$49,719

Sub-department: Cumberland Mtn Hospitality
Base pay: $48,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,719
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,048
Employee ID: 553239

Jessica Gonzalez holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Cumberland Mtn Hospitality. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,719.

Patricia Johnson

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$49,608

Sub-department: Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork SPk
Base pay: $49,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,608
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,134
Employee ID: 702169

Patricia Johnson holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork Spk. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,608.

Alysa Mooney

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$48,861

Sub-department: North Chickamauga Gorge
Base pay: $47,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,861
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,994
Employee ID: 645298

Alysa Mooney is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within North Chickamauga Gorge. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,861.

Trina Hesson

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$48,264

Sub-department: Cedars of Lebanon
Base pay: $48,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,022
Employee ID: 387857

Trina Hesson works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Cedars of Lebanon. Their status is full-time. Trina earned $48,264 in 2026.

Noreen Sykora

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$48,083

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell
Base pay: $46,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,083
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,911
Employee ID: 534308

Noreen Sykora works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell. Their status is full-time. Noreen earned $48,083 in 2026.

Victor Benson

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$48,036

Sub-department: T O Fuller
Base pay: $48,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,036
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,003
Employee ID: 410979

At Environment and Conservation, Victor Benson serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within T O Fuller. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,036.

Nancy Williams

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$47,928

Sub-department: Administration and Support
Base pay: $47,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $8,182
Employee ID: 356763

At Environment and Conservation, Nancy Williams serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Administration and Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,928.

Elizabeth Thompson

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$47,460

Sub-department: Henry Horton
Base pay: $47,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,460
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,955
Employee ID: 668501

Elizabeth Thompson holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Henry Horton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,460.

Michelle Neil

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$47,448

Sub-department: Reelfoot Lake
Base pay: $47,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,954
Employee ID: 203208

At Environment and Conservation, Michelle Neil serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Reelfoot Lake. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,448.

Kristen Jones

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$47,377

Sub-department: Chickasaw
Base pay: $46,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,377
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,855
Employee ID: 444265

Kristen Jones works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Chickasaw. Their status is full-time. Kristen earned $47,377 in 2026.

Diane Williamson

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$47,373

Sub-department: Paris Landing
Base pay: $46,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,373
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,855
Employee ID: 107693

Diane Williamson is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,373.

Brinna Spaetgens

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$46,620

Sub-department: Burgess Falls
Base pay: $46,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,620
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,885
Employee ID: 669508

Brinna Spaetgens is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Burgess Falls. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,620.

Alec Parsons

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$45,779

Sub-department: Alvin C. York
Base pay: $44,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,779
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hull

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,725
Employee ID: 593354

At Environment and Conservation, Alec Parsons serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Alvin C. York. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,779.

Melony Martin

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$45,756

Sub-department: Harrison Bay
Base pay: $45,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,813
Employee ID: 431829

Melony Martin is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Harrison Bay. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,756.

Valentina Romero Martino

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$45,756

Sub-department: Solid Waste Management
Base pay: $45,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,813
Employee ID: 713463

Valentina Romero Martino is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,756.

Amanda Taylor

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$45,756

Sub-department: Long Hunter
Base pay: $45,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,813
Employee ID: 722289

Amanda Taylor is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Long Hunter. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,756.

Timothy Plunk

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$45,495

Sub-department: Meeman Shelby
Base pay: $44,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $795
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,495
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joe

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,725
Employee ID: 591595

At Environment and Conservation, Timothy Plunk serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Meeman Shelby. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,495.

Marina Johnson

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$45,300

Sub-department: Head of the Crow State Park
Base pay: $45,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,775
Employee ID: 698356

At Environment and Conservation, Marina Johnson serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Head of the Crow State Park. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,300.

Mary Birchfield

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$44,436

Sub-department: Roan Mountain
Base pay: $44,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,436
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Beth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,703
Employee ID: 412481

Mary Birchfield is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Roan Mountain. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,436.

Markie Davis

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$44,403

Sub-department: Fort Southwest Point State Prk
Base pay: $43,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $831
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,403
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,631
Employee ID: 646889

Markie Davis holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Fort Southwest Point State Prk. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,403.

Caroline Wilson

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$43,572

Sub-department: Sycamore Shls
Base pay: $43,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,631
Employee ID: 555649

Caroline Wilson works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Sycamore Shls. Their status is full-time. Caroline earned $43,572 in 2026.