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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 15

Alan Floyd

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$81,261

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $79,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,261
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,609
Employee ID: 129975

Alan Floyd 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 $81,261.

Daniel Jackson

Tdec Recreation Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$81,128

Sub-department: Recreational Services
Base pay: $79,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,928
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Louis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,600
Employee ID: 510842

Daniel Jackson works as a Tdec Recreation Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Recreational Services. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $81,128 in 2026.

Ashley Fly

Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$81,118

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $78,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,118
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,504
Employee ID: 203874

Ashley Fly works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 for Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $81,118 in 2026.

George Caudle

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,880

Sub-department: Haz. Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $80,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,880
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,740
Employee ID: 118183

George Caudle 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 $80,880.

Brandon Yates

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,522

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $78,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,934
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,522
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,549
Employee ID: 442921

At Environment and Conservation, Brandon Yates serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,522.

Hung Ho

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,400

Sub-department: Water Quality Planning
Base pay: $80,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Wai

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,700
Employee ID: 491357

Hung Ho is a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Water Quality Planning. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,400.

Sydney Norman

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,388

Sub-department: Natural Resources
Base pay: $78,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,908
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,540
Employee ID: 463431

At Environment and Conservation, Sydney Norman serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Natural Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,388.

Evelyn Haskin

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,379

Sub-department: Tech Srvcs Air Pollution Cntrl
Base pay: $78,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,379
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,537
Employee ID: 110899

At Environment and Conservation, Evelyn Haskin serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Technician Services Air Pollution Cntrl. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,379.

Zachary Zosel

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,363

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $78,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,931
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,363
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Drew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,536
Employee ID: 560797

At Environment and Conservation, Zachary Zosel serves as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3 within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,363.

Thomas Dalton

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,306

Sub-department: APC Field Services
Base pay: $78,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,934
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,306
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,531
Employee ID: 122701

Thomas Dalton 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 $80,306.

Janet Connior

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,301

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $78,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,929
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,301
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,531
Employee ID: 119385

Janet Connior 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 $80,301.

Thomas Killion

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,301

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $78,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,929
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,301
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,531
Employee ID: 135435

Thomas Killion works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $80,301 in 2026.

Emily Leonard

Tdec-Senior Policy Analyst/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,174

Sub-department: Office of Planning & Policy
Base pay: $78,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,174
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,527
Employee ID: 631693

Emily Leonard is a Tdec-Senior Policy Analyst at Environment and Conservation within Office of Planning & Policy. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,174.

Timmy Johnson

Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,116

Sub-department: Roan Mountain
Base pay: $76,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,116
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,395
Employee ID: 143190

Timmy Johnson is a Facilities Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within Roan Mountain. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,116.

Aimee Sullivan

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,061

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $78,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,881
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,515
Employee ID: 106028

At Environment and Conservation, Aimee Sullivan serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,061.

John Weakley

Environmental Specialist 5/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,052

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $80,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,052
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,671
Employee ID: 113129

John Weakley works as a Environmental Specialist 5 for Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. Their status is full-time. John earned $80,052 in 2026.

Justin Long

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,005

Sub-department: APC Field Services
Base pay: $78,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,921
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,005
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,507
Employee ID: 387574

At Environment and Conservation, Justin Long serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Apc Field Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,005.

Brian German

Parks & Conservation Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,004

Sub-department: Adm - Natural Areas
Base pay: $80,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,667
Employee ID: 721601

Brian German is a Parks & Conservation Manager at Environment and Conservation within Administrative - Natural Areas. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,004.

Melody Sain

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$80,004

Sub-department: Adm West TN Rv Basin Authority
Base pay: $80,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Page

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,667
Employee ID: 699231

Melody Sain holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Administrative West TN Rv Basin Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,004.

William Kingdollar

Tdec-Program Manager 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,980

Sub-department: P&C Admin
Base pay: $79,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,980
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kennedy

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,665
Employee ID: 705396

William Kingdollar works as a Tdec-Program Manager 1 for Environment and Conservation within P&C Administrative. Their status is full-time. William earned $79,980 in 2026.

Cliff Moore

Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,956

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $79,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,956
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,663
Employee ID: 713088

Cliff Moore works as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Cliff earned $79,956 in 2026.

Adrian Rodriguez

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,872

Sub-department: Land-Based Systems
Base pay: $79,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,872
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,656
Employee ID: 554957

Adrian Rodriguez is a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Land-Based Systems. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,872.

Patrick Franzone

Tsp General Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,821

Sub-department: Henry Horton Hospitality
Base pay: $77,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,881
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,821
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,495
Employee ID: 654959

At Environment and Conservation, Patrick Franzone serves as a Tsp General Manager within Henry Horton Hospitality. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,821.

Jason Dees

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,761

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $77,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,761
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,487
Employee ID: 135762

Jason Dees holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,761.

Alexander Warner

Facilities Construction Spc 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,640

Sub-department: Facilities Management
Base pay: $77,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,640
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Justis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,495
Employee ID: 439883

At Environment and Conservation, Alexander Warner serves as a Facilities Construction Spc 3 within Facilities Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,640.

Ashley Clark

Auditor 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,620

Sub-department: Drinking Water
Base pay: $77,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,620
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,479
Employee ID: 336602

Ashley Clark works as a Auditor 3 for Environment and Conservation within Drinking Water. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $79,620 in 2026.

Justin Green

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,503

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $76,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,503
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,339
Employee ID: 154874

Justin Green is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,503.

Benjamin Hartsfield

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,495

Sub-department: Tech Srvcs Air Pollution Cntrl
Base pay: $77,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,915
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,495
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,465
Employee ID: 131115

Benjamin Hartsfield works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Technician Services Air Pollution Cntrl. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $79,495 in 2026.

Brennan Hood

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,479

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $77,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,791
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,479
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,474
Employee ID: 449946

Brennan Hood holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,479.

Brenda Myers

Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,200

Sub-department: Commissioner's Office
Base pay: $79,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Colleen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,600
Employee ID: 126770

Brenda Myers works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 for Environment and Conservation within Commissioner's Office. Their status is full-time. Brenda earned $79,200 in 2026.

Heather Smith

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,164

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $77,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,860
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,442
Employee ID: 396013

Heather Smith holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,164.

James Jackson

Tdec Equipment Operator Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,103

Sub-department: Hatchiie & Tuscumbia Rivers
Base pay: $77,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,991
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,426
Employee ID: 144378

James Jackson is a Tdec Equipment Operator Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within Hatchiie & Tuscumbia Rivers. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,103.

Michael Seale

Information Officer/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,099

Sub-department: Office of Communications
Base pay: $75,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,391
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,099
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,309
Employee ID: 592843

Michael Seale holds the role of Information Officer at Environment and Conservation within Office of Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,099.

Nina Scall

Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,097

Sub-department: State Programs
Base pay: $75,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,389
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,097
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lauren

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,309
Employee ID: 535551

Nina Scall holds the role of Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2 at Environment and Conservation within State Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,097.

William Hale

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,072

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $77,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,072
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,431
Employee ID: 112530

William Hale works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. William earned $79,072 in 2026.

Michael Finch

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,066

Sub-department: Haz. Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $77,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,858
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,066
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,434
Employee ID: 583237

At Environment and Conservation, Michael Finch serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,066.

John Lay

Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,020

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $79,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,585
Employee ID: 538245

John Lay holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,020.

Marty Gentry

Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,010

Sub-department: Henry Horton
Base pay: $77,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,898
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,010
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,426
Employee ID: 472924

Marty Gentry is a Facilities Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within Henry Horton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,010.

Matthew Cross

Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,009

Sub-department: Edgar Evins
Base pay: $77,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,897
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,009
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,426
Employee ID: 394802

Matthew Cross holds the role of Facilities Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within Edgar Evins. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,009.

Phillip Scruggs

Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$79,009

Sub-department: Cumberland Trail
Base pay: $77,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,897
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,009
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,426
Employee ID: 120491

Phillip Scruggs is a Facilities Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within Cumberland Trail. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,009.