Tennessee / Environment and Conservation
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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
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Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation
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Travis Bailey works as a Facilities Supervisor for Environment and Conservation within Big Ridge. Their status is full-time. Travis earned $75,564 in 2026.
Tdec Equipment Operator Supervisor/Environment and Conservation
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Bryan Beard is a Tdec Equipment Operator Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within Amph Oper Environmental Sen Stream Maintenance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,564.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Jessica Dehope works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $75,563 in 2026.
Data Specialist/Environment and Conservation
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Tonja Patton is a Data Specialist at Environment and Conservation within Air Pollution Control. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,540.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, James Roberts serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,470.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation
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Debra Taylor works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Environment and Conservation within Administrative Underground Storage Tanks. Their status is full-time. Debra earned $75,446 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Gordon Holcomb is a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Water-Based Systems. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,396.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Elizabeth Warner serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,396.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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William Smith works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. William earned $75,360 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation
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Cameron Swanson holds the role of Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,360.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Ronald Wilhoit holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Apc Field Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,360.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Robert Wilson is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,360.
Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Douglas Hatfield serves as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,264.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Jennifer Gelfand serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 within Financial Responsibility. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,248.
Accountant 2*/Environment and Conservation
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Rebecca Wallace is a Accountant 2* at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,180.
Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Beshoy Saad is a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Clean Water. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,144.
Tdec Recreation Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Andrew Baker holds the role of Tdec Recreation Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Recreational Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,129.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Erin Sturgill works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Apc Field Services. Their status is full-time. Erin earned $75,062 in 2026.
Auditor 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Benjamin Cornelius serves as a Auditor 3 within Internal Audit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,000.
Tdec-Program Manager 1/Environment and Conservation
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Alexandra Tolson holds the role of Tdec-Program Manager 1 at Environment and Conservation within Office of Spacerecordsfac.. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,000.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Mark Brinton is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,815.
Tdec-Program Manager 1/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Dana Ohren serves as a Tdec-Program Manager 1 within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,796.