Tennessee / Environment and Conservation

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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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Nathaniel Hubbs

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,848

Sub-department: Compliance and Enforcement
Base pay: $64,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,848
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Wade

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,404
Employee ID: 668860

Nathaniel Hubbs works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Compliance and Enforcement. Their status is full-time. Nathaniel earned $64,848 in 2026.

Teresa Bell

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,824

Sub-department: Facilities Management
Base pay: $64,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,824
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,402
Employee ID: 114203

Teresa Bell is a Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Environment and Conservation within Facilities Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,824.

Matthew Moore

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,824

Sub-department: APC Field Services
Base pay: $64,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,824
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,402
Employee ID: 549173

At Environment and Conservation, Matthew Moore serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Apc Field Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,824.

Noah Reid

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,809

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $63,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,485
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,809
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: McClain

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,277
Employee ID: 596940

At Environment and Conservation, Noah Reid serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,809.

Jason Sandusky

Tsp Chief of Maintenance/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,800

Sub-department: T O Fuller
Base pay: $64,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Earl

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,400
Employee ID: 720932

Jason Sandusky works as a Tsp Chief of Maintenance for Environment and Conservation within T O Fuller. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $64,800 in 2026.

Patrick Monday

Administrative Services Assistant 5/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,778

Sub-department: Cookeville EFO Admin
Base pay: $63,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,778
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Sean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,271
Employee ID: 479254

Patrick Monday works as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 for Environment and Conservation within Cookeville Efo Administrative. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $64,778 in 2026.

Craig Sergeant

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,748

Sub-department: General Counsel
Base pay: $63,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,556
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,748
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,266
Employee ID: 156055

Craig Sergeant holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within General Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,748.

William Little

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,716

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $64,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,716
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,393
Employee ID: 462215

William Little works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. William earned $64,716 in 2026.

Whitney Marshall

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,716

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $64,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,716
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,393
Employee ID: 501106

At Environment and Conservation, Whitney Marshall serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,716.

Mandi Rodriguez

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,639

Sub-department: Knoxville EFO Admin
Base pay: $61,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,767
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,639
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Corynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,156
Employee ID: 570447

Mandi Rodriguez works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Environment and Conservation within Knoxville Efo Administrative. Their status is full-time. Mandi earned $64,639 in 2026.

Rachel Freeman

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,608

Sub-department: Haz. Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $64,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,608
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,384
Employee ID: 398082

Rachel Freeman holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,608.

Ashley Gallagher

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,595

Sub-department: Administration and Support
Base pay: $61,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,723
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,595
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,156
Employee ID: 527023

Ashley Gallagher works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Environment and Conservation within Administration and Support. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $64,595 in 2026.

Nicole Paulino

Grants Analyst 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,512

Sub-department: Administration and Support
Base pay: $64,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,512
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alexandria

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,376
Employee ID: 507801

Nicole Paulino is a Grants Analyst 3 at Environment and Conservation within Administration and Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,512.

Delaney Gilley

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,467

Sub-department: Training
Base pay: $61,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,571
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,467
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Therese

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,158
Employee ID: 622501

Delaney Gilley works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Training. Their status is full-time. Delaney earned $64,467 in 2026.

Amelia Hardcastle

Parks Program Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,426

Sub-department: Interpretive Programs and Ed.
Base pay: $63,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,426
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,426
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,250
Employee ID: 611709

Amelia Hardcastle holds the role of Parks Program Specialist 2* at Environment and Conservation within Interpretive Programs and Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,426.

Virginia Lawrence

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,404

Sub-department: DMGR-Mining
Base pay: $64,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Day

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,367
Employee ID: 497262

At Environment and Conservation, Virginia Lawrence serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Dmgr-Mining. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,404.

Lyndy Maness

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,395

Sub-department: Radnor Lake
Base pay: $62,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,395
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,235
Employee ID: 112524

Lyndy Maness is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Radnor Lake. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,395.

Daniel Fiorito

Equipment Mechanic 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,383

Sub-department: Cumberland Mtn Hospitality
Base pay: $62,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,383
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,237
Employee ID: 615309

Daniel Fiorito is a Equipment Mechanic 2 at Environment and Conservation within Cumberland Mtn Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,383.

Nicholas Harris

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,371

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $62,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,431
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,371
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Grant

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,245
Employee ID: 588435

Nicholas Harris is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,371.

Emma Bartolo

Tdec-Policy Analyst/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,299

Sub-department: Office of Planning & Policy
Base pay: $62,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,299
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Caroline

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,232
Employee ID: 654031

Emma Bartolo works as a Tdec-Policy Analyst for Environment and Conservation within Office of Planning & Policy. Their status is full-time. Emma earned $64,299 in 2026.

Johen Bowling

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,282

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $62,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,546
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,282
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,228
Employee ID: 554685

Johen Bowling works as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Johen earned $64,282 in 2026.

Shirley Pruitt

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,281

Sub-department: Columbia EFO Admin
Base pay: $62,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,281
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,228
Employee ID: 125875

Shirley Pruitt holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Columbia Efo Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,281.

Carol Akomeah

Accountant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,272

Sub-department: Drinking Water
Base pay: $64,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,272
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Osei

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,356
Employee ID: 698250

At Environment and Conservation, Carol Akomeah serves as a Accountant 2* within Drinking Water. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,272.

Susan Blankenship

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,212

Sub-department: Facilities Management
Base pay: $64,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,351
Employee ID: 116278

At Environment and Conservation, Susan Blankenship serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Facilities Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,212.

Deborah Quist

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,212

Sub-department: Facilities Management
Base pay: $64,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,351
Employee ID: 154412

Deborah Quist works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Environment and Conservation within Facilities Management. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $64,212 in 2026.

Elias Vaden

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,212

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $64,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,351
Employee ID: 539086

Elias Vaden works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. Elias earned $64,212 in 2026.

Carson Haines

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,171

Sub-department: Clean Water
Base pay: $62,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,171
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,232
Employee ID: 627745

Carson Haines is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Clean Water. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,171.

Clayton Stanley

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,164

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $64,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ryan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,347
Employee ID: 596629

At Environment and Conservation, Clayton Stanley serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,164.

Thomas Parker

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,092

Sub-department: Radiological Health
Base pay: $64,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jacob

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,341
Employee ID: 527357

At Environment and Conservation, Thomas Parker serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Radiological Health. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,092.

Peyton Hill

Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,008

Sub-department: Commissioner's Office
Base pay: $64,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,008
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,334
Employee ID: 713534

Peyton Hill works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Commissioner's Office. Their status is full-time. Peyton earned $64,008 in 2026.

Robert Notestine

Parks Program Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,996

Sub-department: Interpretive Programs and Ed.
Base pay: $63,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,996
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Weston

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,333
Employee ID: 668097

Robert Notestine holds the role of Parks Program Specialist 2* at Environment and Conservation within Interpretive Programs and Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,996.

Jarrod Slaughter

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,936

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $63,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,936
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,328
Employee ID: 441604

Jarrod Slaughter holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,936.

Irene Tidwell

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,932

Sub-department: Asbesto
Base pay: $62,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,544
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,932
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,199
Employee ID: 164243

At Environment and Conservation, Irene Tidwell serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Asbesto. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,932.

Jessica Hussey

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,902

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $62,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,514
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,902
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,199
Employee ID: 412070

Jessica Hussey works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $63,902 in 2026.

Tabetha Shannon

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,780

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $63,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Juliann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,315
Employee ID: 597267

Tabetha Shannon is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,780.

Katherine Smith

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,780

Sub-department: Recovered Materials Management
Base pay: $63,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Carol Elaine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,315
Employee ID: 527201

Katherine Smith is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Recovered Materials Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,780.

Savannah Motl

Data Specialist/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,751

Sub-department: Office of Grants and Contracts
Base pay: $61,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,751
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,089
Employee ID: 517841

Savannah Motl holds the role of Data Specialist at Environment and Conservation within Office of Grants and Contracts. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,751.

Teri Horsley

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,742

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $62,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,742
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,210
Employee ID: 523903

Teri Horsley holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,742.

Eric Shiflett

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,727

Sub-department: Natural Resources
Base pay: $61,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,727
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Drew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,120
Employee ID: 644205

Eric Shiflett works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Natural Resources. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $63,727 in 2026.

Lucas Dotson

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,627

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $61,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,451
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,627
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Britton

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,098
Employee ID: 617458

Lucas Dotson holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,627.