Tennessee / Environment and Conservation

Agency file

Environment and Conservation

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Environment and Conservation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 3,070 employees with median total compensation of $42,917; the highest distinct record was $243,649.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $169.3M
Employees: 3,070
Median total: $42,917
Highest record: $243,649

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$50$149,254+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,070 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($42,917) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $54,394 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $758 (1%)
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

$30,077

$42,917

$70,800

$100,464

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $100,464 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $30,077. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Tsp Operations Worker

206 · $30,077

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*

132 · $54,587

Tsp Maintenance Worker

128 · $30,077

Tdec-Env Consultant 1

115 · $77,305

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3

106 · $66,802

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

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Veronica Lockhart

Tsp Golf Shop Attendant/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,756

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $33,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elaine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,813
Employee ID: 583894

Veronica Lockhart is a Tsp Golf Shop Attendant at Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,756.

Arica O'Sullivan

Clerk 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,732

Sub-department: North Chickamauga Gorge
Base pay: $33,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,732
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Natalie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,811
Employee ID: 712484

At Environment and Conservation, Arica O'Sullivan serves as a Clerk 3 within North Chickamauga Gorge. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,732.

Elizabeth Deaton

Clerk 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,660

Sub-department: Cumberland Mountain
Base pay: $32,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,660
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Shepard

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,739
Employee ID: 622614

Elizabeth Deaton works as a Clerk 3 for Environment and Conservation within Cumberland Mountain. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $33,660 in 2026.

Melissa Chapman

Tsp Custodial Lead/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,659

Sub-department: Norris Dam
Base pay: $32,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $791
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,659
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Sue

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,739
Employee ID: 451670

Melissa Chapman works as a Tsp Custodial Lead for Environment and Conservation within Norris Dam. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $33,659 in 2026.

Hollie Allen

Clerk 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,653

Sub-department: Cummins Falls
Base pay: $32,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,653
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,737
Employee ID: 624554

Hollie Allen is a Clerk 2 at Environment and Conservation within Cummins Falls. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,653.

Kristina Trussell

Clerk 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,653

Sub-department: Tims Ford
Base pay: $32,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,653
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,737
Employee ID: 557839

Kristina Trussell is a Clerk 2 at Environment and Conservation within Tims Ford. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,653.

Laura Patterson

Tsp Golf Shop Attendant/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,444

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $32,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $804
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,720
Employee ID: 430581

Laura Patterson is a Tsp Golf Shop Attendant at Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,444.

Zachary Anderson

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,192

Sub-department: Pickwick Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,192
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,766
Employee ID: 476266

At Environment and Conservation, Zachary Anderson serves as a Tsp Line Cook within Pickwick Landing Hospitality. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,192.

David Adauto

Tsp Custodial Lead/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,180

Sub-department: Paris Landing
Base pay: $33,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,180
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,765
Employee ID: 623478

David Adauto works as a Tsp Custodial Lead for Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing. Their status is full-time. David earned $33,180 in 2026.

James Begley

Conservation Worker 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,176

Sub-department: Warriors Path Hospitality
Base pay: $33,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,176
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Arron

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 615287

James Begley is a Conservation Worker 1 at Environment and Conservation within Warriors Path Hospitality. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,176.

Walter Bowers

Conservation Worker 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,176

Sub-department: Warriors Path Hospitality
Base pay: $33,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,176
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Timothy

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 598622

Walter Bowers holds the role of Conservation Worker 1 at Environment and Conservation within Warriors Path Hospitality. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,176.

Linda Cooper

Tsp Operations Worker/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,176

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell
Base pay: $33,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,176
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 533587

Linda Cooper works as a Tsp Operations Worker for Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell. Their status is part-time. Linda earned $33,176 in 2026.

Shannon Curry

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,176

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,176
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 628168

Shannon Curry holds the role of Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,176.

Jeffery Ellis

Tsp Operations Worker/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,176

Sub-department: Long Hunter
Base pay: $33,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,176
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Ben

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 624577

Jeffery Ellis holds the role of Tsp Operations Worker at Environment and Conservation within Long Hunter. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,176.

Jill Nickels

Tsp Operations Worker/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,176

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell
Base pay: $33,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,176
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Haar

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 593583

At Environment and Conservation, Jill Nickels serves as a Tsp Operations Worker within Montgomery Bell. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,176.

Morrison Wilkins

Tsp Maintenance Worker/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,176

Sub-department: Johnsonville State Hist Park
Base pay: $33,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,176
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 626571

Morrison Wilkins holds the role of Tsp Maintenance Worker at Environment and Conservation within Johnsonville State Hist Park. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,176.

Jackie Jackson

Tsp Golf Course Groundskeeper/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,156

Sub-department: Pickwick Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,156
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dale

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,763
Employee ID: 531631

Jackie Jackson works as a Tsp Golf Course Groundskeeper for Environment and Conservation within Pickwick Landing Hospitality. Their status is full-time. Jackie earned $33,156 in 2026.

Vicki Vinson

Tsp Golf Shop Attendant/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,155

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell Hospitality
Base pay: $32,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $779
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,155
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lyn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,698
Employee ID: 591413

Vicki Vinson holds the role of Tsp Golf Shop Attendant at Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,155.

Jeffery Adams

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 711254

Jeffery Adams works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Jeffery earned $33,051 in 2026.

Rena Bratton

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 657426

Rena Bratton is a Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,051.

Juanita Crose

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 596289

Juanita Crose works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Juanita earned $33,051 in 2026.

Nathan Farmer

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 644324

Nathan Farmer is a Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,051.

Caleb Flatt

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Allen Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 645657

Caleb Flatt is a Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,051.

Ayden Keener

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 654415

Ayden Keener holds the role of Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,051.

Aidan Stephens

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: David Crockett Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 702626

Aidan Stephens is a Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within David Crockett Hospitality. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,051.

Michael Barker

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 656317

Michael Barker works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Michael earned $33,051 in 2026.

Abigail Black

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 704261

Abigail Black holds the role of Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,051.

Angelina Corbitt

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Nichole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 697903

Angelina Corbitt is a Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,051.

Jason Ellis

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 704052

Jason Ellis works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Jason earned $33,051 in 2026.

Xylur Gray

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 699372

Xylur Gray works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Xylur earned $33,051 in 2026.

Brian Howser

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Victor

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 627987

Brian Howser works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Brian earned $33,051 in 2026.

Jessica Kreitz

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Lea

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 646113

Jessica Kreitz holds the role of Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,051.

Luke Lee

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: David Crockett Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 704220

Luke Lee works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within David Crockett Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Luke earned $33,051 in 2026.

Theresa Perkins

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 623256

Theresa Perkins is a Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,051.

Alyiah Wilson

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,051

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Faith

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 709952

At Environment and Conservation, Alyiah Wilson serves as a Tsp Line Cook within Paris Landing Hospitality. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,051.

Christine Bautista

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,030

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $33,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,030
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 593560

Christine Bautista works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Christine earned $33,030 in 2026.

Douglas Brandon

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,030

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell Hospitality
Base pay: $33,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,030
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Albert

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 720517

Douglas Brandon works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Douglas earned $33,030 in 2026.

Kenneth Brown

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,030

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell Hospitality
Base pay: $33,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,030
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Shepard

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $14
Employee ID: 703044

At Environment and Conservation, Kenneth Brown serves as a Tsp Line Cook within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,030.

Matthew Butler

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,030

Sub-department: Henry Horton Hospitality
Base pay: $33,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,030
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 714693

Matthew Butler works as a Tsp Line Cook for Environment and Conservation within Henry Horton Hospitality. Their status is part-time. Matthew earned $33,030 in 2026.

Christopher Davis

Tsp Line Cook/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$33,030

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $33,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,030
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $16
Employee ID: 721876

Christopher Davis is a Tsp Line Cook at Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,030.