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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
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
$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

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 18

Thomas Stowers

Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,677
Sub-department
Pickett
Base pay
$73,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,817
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,677
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,155
Employee ID
153872

Thomas Stowers works as a Facilities Supervisor for Environment and Conservation within Pickett. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $75,677 in 2026.

Donald Martin

Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,677
Sub-department
Pickwick Landing
Base pay
$73,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,817
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,677
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Gregory

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,155
Employee ID
462382

At Environment and Conservation, Donald Martin serves as a Facilities Supervisor within Pickwick Landing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,677.

Jana Miller

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,676
Sub-department
Radiological Health
Base pay
$73,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,676
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Vivian

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,155
Employee ID
495565

Jana Miller is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Radiological Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,676.

William Maddox

Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,676
Sub-department
Cedars of Lebanon
Base pay
$73,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,676
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,155
Employee ID
548817

William Maddox is a Facilities Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within Cedars of Lebanon. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,676.

Travis Bailey

Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,564
Sub-department
Big Ridge
Base pay
$75,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,564
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,297
Employee ID
138946

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.

Bryan Beard

Tdec Equipment Operator Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,564
Sub-department
Amph Oper Env Sen Stream Maint
Base pay
$75,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,564
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,297
Employee ID
294830

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.

Jessica Dehope

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,563
Sub-department
State UST Program
Base pay
$73,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,563
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ottinger

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,149
Employee ID
446456

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.

Tonja Patton

Data Specialist/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,540
Sub-department
Air Pollution Control
Base pay
$75,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,540
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,295
Employee ID
152823

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.

James Roberts

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,470
Sub-department
Environmental Field Offices
Base pay
$73,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,622
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,470
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Christopher

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,154
Employee ID
444230

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.

Debra Taylor

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,446
Sub-department
Adm Underground Storage Tanks
Base pay
$73,632
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,814
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,446
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,136
Employee ID
141533

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.

Gordon Holcomb

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,396
Sub-department
Water-Based Systems
Base pay
$75,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,396
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Randolph

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,283
Employee ID
589892

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.

Elizabeth Warner

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,396
Sub-department
Haz. Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay
$75,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,396
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,283
Employee ID
110103

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.

William Smith

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,360
Sub-department
Environmental Field Offices
Base pay
$75,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,360
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,280
Employee ID
139927

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.

Cameron Swanson

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,360
Sub-department
State Superfund Program
Base pay
$75,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,360
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,280
Employee ID
149275

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.

Ronald Wilhoit

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,360
Sub-department
APC Field Services
Base pay
$75,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,360
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,280
Employee ID
139423

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.

Robert Wilson

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,360
Sub-department
State UST Program
Base pay
$75,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,360
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,280
Employee ID
397120

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.

Douglas Hatfield

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,264
Sub-department
Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay
$75,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Eugene

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,272
Employee ID
497475

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.

Jennifer Gelfand

Administrative Services Assistant 5/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,248
Sub-department
Financial Responsibility
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,808
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,248
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,120
Employee ID
486926

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.

Rebecca Wallace

Accountant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,180
Sub-department
State Superfund Program
Base pay
$75,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,180
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,265
Employee ID
109644

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.

Beshoy Saad

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,144
Sub-department
Clean Water
Base pay
$75,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Saad Ibrahim

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,262
Employee ID
658872

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.

Andrew Baker

Tdec Recreation Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,129
Sub-department
Recreational Services
Base pay
$73,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,785
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,129
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Pollard

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,112
Employee ID
622314

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.

Erin Sturgill

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,062
Sub-department
APC Field Services
Base pay
$73,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,802
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,105
Employee ID
387569

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.

Benjamin Cornelius

Auditor 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,000
Sub-department
Internal Audit
Base pay
$75,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,000
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,250
Employee ID
698110

At Environment and Conservation, Benjamin Cornelius serves as a Auditor 3 within Internal Audit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,000.

Alexandra Tolson

Tdec-Program Manager 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$75,000
Sub-department
Office of SpaceRecordsFac.
Base pay
$75,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,000
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,250
Employee ID
629611

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.

Mark Brinton

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,815
Sub-department
State UST Program
Base pay
$73,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,759
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,815
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,088
Employee ID
390985

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.

Dana Ohren

Tdec-Program Manager 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,796
Sub-department
State Superfund Program
Base pay
$72,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,796
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,083
Employee ID
467783

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.

Peter Madden

Administrative Services Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,599
Sub-department
Office of Property&Procurement
Base pay
$72,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,819
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,599
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,065
Employee ID
491559

Peter Madden is a Administrative Services Manager at Environment and Conservation within Office of Property&Procurement. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,599.

George Perry Iii

Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,560
Sub-department
State Programs
Base pay
$72,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,756
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,560
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,067
Employee ID
153248

George Perry Iii is a Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2 at Environment and Conservation within State Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,560.

Hannah Guidry

Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,556
Sub-department
Adm - Archaeology
Base pay
$72,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,752
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,556
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,067
Employee ID
501681

Hannah Guidry holds the role of Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2 at Environment and Conservation within Administrative - Archaeology. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,556.

Khristopher Langley

Tsp Food and Beverage Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,552
Sub-department
Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay
$72,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,676
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,552
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,073
Employee ID
585150

Khristopher Langley holds the role of Tsp Food and Beverage Manager at Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,552.

Caleb Powell

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,494
Sub-department
Sustainable Government
Base pay
$72,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,494
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Noble

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,062
Employee ID
496448

Caleb Powell holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Sustainable Government. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,494.

Cassi Savage

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,245
Sub-department
DMGR-Compliance/Enforcement
Base pay
$72,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,633
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,245
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,051
Employee ID
559174

Cassi Savage is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Dmgr-Compliance/Enforcement. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,245.

Michelle Lafaire

Tdec-Energy Analyst/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,160
Sub-department
State Facility Utility Mngmt
Base pay
$74,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,160
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,180
Employee ID
658051

Michelle Lafaire holds the role of Tdec-Energy Analyst at Environment and Conservation within State Facility Utility Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,160.

Christopher Gross

Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$74,102
Sub-department
South Cumberland
Base pay
$72,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,102
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,017
Employee ID
605506

Christopher Gross holds the role of Facilities Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within South Cumberland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,102.

William Lawrence

Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$73,932
Sub-department
Adm - Archaeology
Base pay
$73,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,932
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,161
Employee ID
135775

William Lawrence is a Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2 at Environment and Conservation within Administrative - Archaeology. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,932.

Ariel Stranger

Administrative Services Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$73,908
Sub-department
Drinking Water
Base pay
$73,908
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,908
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,159
Employee ID
424366

Ariel Stranger holds the role of Administrative Services Manager at Environment and Conservation within Drinking Water. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,908.

Penny Hood

Tsp Food and Beverage Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$73,806
Sub-department
Pickwick Landing Hospitality
Base pay
$72,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,734
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,806
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,006
Employee ID
114830

Penny Hood is a Tsp Food and Beverage Manager at Environment and Conservation within Pickwick Landing Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,806.

Andrea Jaegge

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$73,800
Sub-department
Water Quality Planning
Base pay
$73,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,800
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Cecile

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,150
Employee ID
703885

Andrea Jaegge is a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Water Quality Planning. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,800.

Ashley Moore

Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$73,716
Sub-department
General Counsel
Base pay
$73,716
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,716
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Suzanne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,143
Employee ID
716475

Ashley Moore holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within General Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,716.

Jared Melson

Tsp Golf Course Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp
$73,704
Sub-department
Tims Ford Hospitality
Base pay
$73,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,704
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,142
Employee ID
408018

Jared Melson holds the role of Tsp Golf Course Manager at Environment and Conservation within Tims Ford Hospitality. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,704.