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 21

Christopher Mayeaux

Facilities Construction Spc 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$69,108

Sub-department: Facilities Management
Base pay: $69,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,108
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,759
Employee ID: 624497

Christopher Mayeaux is a Facilities Construction Spc 3 at Environment and Conservation within Facilities Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,108.

Reid Mullins

Facilities Construction Spc 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$69,108

Sub-department: Facilities Management
Base pay: $69,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,108
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,759
Employee ID: 486148

Reid Mullins is a Facilities Construction Spc 3 at Environment and Conservation within Facilities Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,108.

Matthew Massey

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$69,038

Sub-department: APC Field Services
Base pay: $67,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,622
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,038
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,618
Employee ID: 443213

Matthew Massey works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Apc Field Services. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $69,038 in 2026.

Mark Mashburn

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$69,036

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $69,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,036
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,753
Employee ID: 119130

Mark Mashburn holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,036.

Nelson Goodman

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$69,007

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $67,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,007
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Riggs

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,615
Employee ID: 538456

Nelson Goodman works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Nelson earned $69,007 in 2026.

Desiree Oneill

Data Steward/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,955

Sub-department: Radiological Health
Base pay: $67,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,955
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,647
Employee ID: 627862

Desiree Oneill holds the role of Data Steward at Environment and Conservation within Radiological Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,955.

Madelyn Wood

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,892

Sub-department: Land-Based Systems
Base pay: $68,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,892
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Adaire

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,741
Employee ID: 564532

Madelyn Wood holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Land-Based Systems. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,892.

Hunter Wyatt

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,892

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $68,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,892
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dalton

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,741
Employee ID: 555191

At Environment and Conservation, Hunter Wyatt serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,892.

Michael Peveler

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,842

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $67,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,618
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,842
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,602
Employee ID: 552916

Michael Peveler 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 $68,842.

John Arrowood

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,747

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $67,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,747
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,616
Employee ID: 645345

John Arrowood 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 $68,747.

Jenna Williams

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,731

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $67,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,731
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,590
Employee ID: 574896

Jenna Williams is a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,731.

Kayla Pattat

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,731

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $67,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,731
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,590
Employee ID: 555647

Kayla Pattat works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Kayla earned $68,731 in 2026.

Neil Collins

Tsp Golf Course Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,616

Sub-department: Henry Horton Hospitality
Base pay: $68,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,616
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,718
Employee ID: 373308

At Environment and Conservation, Neil Collins serves as a Tsp Golf Course Manager within Henry Horton Hospitality. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,616.

Macayla Goad

Data Specialist/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,592

Sub-department: Recreational Services
Base pay: $65,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,808
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,482
Employee ID: 514520

Macayla Goad holds the role of Data Specialist at Environment and Conservation within Recreational Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,592.

Olivia Tillner

Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,546

Sub-department: Federal Programs
Base pay: $66,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,546
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,575
Employee ID: 623637

Olivia Tillner is a Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 2 at Environment and Conservation within Federal Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,546.

Christopher Vail

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,546

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $66,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,546
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,575
Employee ID: 623339

At Environment and Conservation, Christopher Vail serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,546.

April Jones

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,352

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $68,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,352
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,696
Employee ID: 116568

April Jones is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,352.

Keith Shults

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,352

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $68,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,352
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,696
Employee ID: 131462

Keith Shults is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,352.

Lori Erickson

Administrative Services Assistant 5/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,328

Sub-department: Johnson City EFO Admin
Base pay: $68,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,328
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,694
Employee ID: 200505

Lori Erickson is a Administrative Services Assistant 5 at Environment and Conservation within Johnson City Efo Administrative. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,328.

Jessica Core

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,136

Sub-department: DOE - General Administration
Base pay: $68,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,136
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Meaghan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,678
Employee ID: 566383

At Environment and Conservation, Jessica Core serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Doe - General Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,136.

Byron Patterson

Accountant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,136

Sub-department: Fiscal Services
Base pay: $68,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,136
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Curtis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,678
Employee ID: 469551

Byron Patterson is a Accountant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,136.

Myki Frady

HR Generalist 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,123

Sub-department: Human Resources
Base pay: $66,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,619
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,123
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,542
Employee ID: 152796

Myki Frady holds the role of HR Generalist 2 at Environment and Conservation within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,123.

Amy Jones

HR Generalist 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,069

Sub-department: Human Resources
Base pay: $66,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,069
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kamille

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,542
Employee ID: 557621

At Environment and Conservation, Amy Jones serves as a HR Generalist 2 within Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,069.

Kareem Moxey

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,067

Sub-department: Compliance and Enforcement
Base pay: $66,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,067
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Gerard

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,554
Employee ID: 616628

Kareem Moxey holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Compliance and Enforcement. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,067.

Vickie Burks

HR Generalist 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$68,060

Sub-department: Human Resources
Base pay: $66,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,556
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,060
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,542
Employee ID: 125398

Vickie Burks is a HR Generalist 2 at Environment and Conservation within Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,060.

Stephen Miller

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,944

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $66,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,944
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marshall

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,529
Employee ID: 509911

Stephen Miller is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,944.

Stephen Gale

Tsp Chief of Maintenance/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,860

Sub-department: Cumberland Mountain
Base pay: $67,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,860
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,655
Employee ID: 121499

Stephen Gale is a Tsp Chief of Maintenance at Environment and Conservation within Cumberland Mountain. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,860.

Rose Boyd

Grants Analyst 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,824

Sub-department: Drinking Water
Base pay: $65,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,824
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,487
Employee ID: 157824

Rose Boyd works as a Grants Analyst 3 for Environment and Conservation within Drinking Water. Their status is full-time. Rose earned $67,824 in 2026.

Seth Greenwood

Facilities Construction Spc 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,764

Sub-department: Facilities Management
Base pay: $67,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,764
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,647
Employee ID: 667910

Seth Greenwood holds the role of Facilities Construction Spc 3 at Environment and Conservation within Facilities Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,764.

Michael Jones

Tsp Chief of Maintenance/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,656

Sub-department: Warriors Path
Base pay: $67,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,656
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ray

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,638
Employee ID: 704202

Michael Jones holds the role of Tsp Chief of Maintenance at Environment and Conservation within Warriors Path. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,656.

Mark Landry

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,656

Sub-department: Permitting APC Pmt & SIP Dev
Base pay: $67,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,656
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,638
Employee ID: 706350

Mark Landry works as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* for Environment and Conservation within Permitting Apc Pmt & Sip Development. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $67,656 in 2026.

Crittenden Stender

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,620

Sub-department: Land-Based Systems
Base pay: $67,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,620
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Bandsfield

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,635
Employee ID: 548072

At Environment and Conservation, Crittenden Stender serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within Land-Based Systems. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,620.

Sandra Rittenhouse

Administrative Services Assistant 5/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,584

Sub-department: Drinking Water
Base pay: $67,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,584
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,632
Employee ID: 111047

At Environment and Conservation, Sandra Rittenhouse serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 within Drinking Water. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,584.

Samantha Addis

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,567

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $65,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,567
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,495
Employee ID: 574738

Samantha Addis works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. Samantha earned $67,567 in 2026.

Sharon German

Administrative Services Assistant 5/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,565

Sub-department: Jackson EFO Admin
Base pay: $65,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,565
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,495
Employee ID: 114384

Sharon German holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 5 at Environment and Conservation within Jackson Efo Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,565.

Brian Simmons

Treatment Plant Operator/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,563

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls
Base pay: $65,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,495
Employee ID: 136731

Brian Simmons works as a Treatment Plant Operator for Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $67,563 in 2026.

Zachariah John

Accountant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,563

Sub-department: Fiscal Services
Base pay: $65,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,495
Employee ID: 537224

Zachariah John is a Accountant 2* at Environment and Conservation within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,563.

Paige Noble Roberts

HR Generalist 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,563

Sub-department: Human Resources
Base pay: $65,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,495
Employee ID: 496604

Paige Noble Roberts is a HR Generalist 2 at Environment and Conservation within Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,563.

Matthew Lassiter

Tsp Chief of Maintenance/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,537

Sub-department: Meeman Shelby
Base pay: $65,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,537
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,494
Employee ID: 623106

At Environment and Conservation, Matthew Lassiter serves as a Tsp Chief of Maintenance within Meeman Shelby. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,537.

Aubrey Gruber

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$67,527

Sub-department: Permitting APC Pmt & SIP Dev
Base pay: $65,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,527
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Caleb

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,495
Employee ID: 623895

Aubrey Gruber holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Permitting Apc Pmt & Sip Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,527.