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
Highest-paid first / page 19
Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation
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Ross Rogers is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 at Environment and Conservation within Natural Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,683.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Gary Horne is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,680.
Parks & Conservation Manager/Environment and Conservation
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Adam Binger is a Parks & Conservation Manager at Environment and Conservation within P&C Administrative. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,639.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Gary Schafer is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,519.
Tsp General Manager/Environment and Conservation
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Edsen Hughes holds the role of Tsp General Manager at Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,488.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Nicholas Zemlachenko serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 within Natural Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,441.
Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation
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Margaret Peggy Nickell holds the role of Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2 at Environment and Conservation within Federal Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,428.
Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation
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Satin Platt 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 $73,428.
Tdec Recreation Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Kirsten Navoni 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 $73,200.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Sara Kenney holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,195.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Todd Overturf works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Doe - General Administration. Their status is full-time. Todd earned $73,188 in 2026.
Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Kelley Reid serves as a Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2 within Federal Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,182.
Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Joshua Holden serves as a Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2 within Federal Programs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,182.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Kathryn Cloud serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Radiological Health. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,181.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Norman Puckett holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,181.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Lucas Mckinney works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. Lucas earned $73,180 in 2026.
Tdec-Grants Contracts Administrative/Environment and Conservation
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Bradley Smiddy is a Tdec-Grants Contracts Administrative at Environment and Conservation within Office of Energy Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,140.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation
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George Stephens works as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 for Environment and Conservation within Dmgr-Oil & Gas. Their status is full-time. George earned $72,852 in 2026.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Sarah Snyder is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,577.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 1/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Angelle Conatser serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 1 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,569.
Graphics Designer 2/Environment and Conservation
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Jeffrey Law works as a Graphics Designer 2 for Environment and Conservation within Marketing and Product Development. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $72,384 in 2026.
Tsp Golf Course Superintendent/Environment and Conservation
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Chad Garrett is a Tsp Golf Course Superintendent at Environment and Conservation within Tims Ford Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,372.
Grants Program Manager/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Jaime Thompson serves as a Grants Program Manager within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,276.
Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation
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Sierra Bow 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 $72,226.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Virginia Mcwhirter serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Small Business Environl Assist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,204.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Julia Kelso works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Clean Water. Their status is full-time. Julia earned $72,132 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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James Glass works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. James earned $72,108 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Environment and Conservation
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Stephen Raymer is a Administrative Services Assistant 5 at Environment and Conservation within Nashville Efo Administrative. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,000.
Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation
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Bradley Pickett works as a Facilities Supervisor for Environment and Conservation within Savage Gulf State Park. Their status is full-time. Bradley earned $71,879 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 5/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Jennifer Greer serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 within Columbia Efo Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,756.
Facilities Construction Spc 3/Environment and Conservation
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Robert Walling is a Facilities Construction Spc 3 at Environment and Conservation within Facilities Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,735.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Cody Munday serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,630.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Christina Wingett 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 $71,522.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Chris Maner serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,496.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation
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Sonya Isabell is a Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Environment and Conservation within Doe - General Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,448.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, John Leffew serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,424.
Facilities Supervisor/Environment and Conservation
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Andrew Finch is a Facilities Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within Harrison Bay. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,314.
Accountant 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Gregory Davis serves as a Accountant 3 within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,251.
Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Luke Mahrenholz serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 within Administrative - Natural Areas. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,193.
Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Christina Coyt works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Dmgr-Oil & Gas. Their status is full-time. Christina earned $71,164 in 2026.