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 24

Deborah Quist

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,212

Sub-department: Facilities Management
Base pay: $64,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,351
Employee ID: 154412

Deborah Quist works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Environment and Conservation within Facilities Management. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $64,212 in 2026.

Elias Vaden

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,212

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $64,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,351
Employee ID: 539086

Elias Vaden works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. Elias earned $64,212 in 2026.

Carson Haines

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,171

Sub-department: Clean Water
Base pay: $62,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,171
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,232
Employee ID: 627745

Carson Haines is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Clean Water. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,171.

Clayton Stanley

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,164

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $64,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ryan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,347
Employee ID: 596629

At Environment and Conservation, Clayton Stanley serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,164.

Thomas Parker

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,092

Sub-department: Radiological Health
Base pay: $64,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jacob

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,341
Employee ID: 527357

At Environment and Conservation, Thomas Parker serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Radiological Health. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,092.

Peyton Hill

Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$64,008

Sub-department: Commissioner's Office
Base pay: $64,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,008
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,334
Employee ID: 713534

Peyton Hill works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Commissioner's Office. Their status is full-time. Peyton earned $64,008 in 2026.

Robert Notestine

Parks Program Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,996

Sub-department: Interpretive Programs and Ed.
Base pay: $63,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,996
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Weston

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,333
Employee ID: 668097

Robert Notestine holds the role of Parks Program Specialist 2* at Environment and Conservation within Interpretive Programs and Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,996.

Jarrod Slaughter

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,936

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $63,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,936
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,328
Employee ID: 441604

Jarrod Slaughter holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,936.

Irene Tidwell

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,932

Sub-department: Asbesto
Base pay: $62,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,544
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,932
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,199
Employee ID: 164243

At Environment and Conservation, Irene Tidwell serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Asbesto. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,932.

Jessica Hussey

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,902

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $62,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,514
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,902
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,199
Employee ID: 412070

Jessica Hussey works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $63,902 in 2026.

Tabetha Shannon

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,780

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $63,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Juliann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,315
Employee ID: 597267

Tabetha Shannon is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,780.

Katherine Smith

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,780

Sub-department: Recovered Materials Management
Base pay: $63,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Carol Elaine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,315
Employee ID: 527201

Katherine Smith is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Recovered Materials Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,780.

Savannah Motl

Data Specialist/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,751

Sub-department: Office of Grants and Contracts
Base pay: $61,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,751
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,089
Employee ID: 517841

Savannah Motl holds the role of Data Specialist at Environment and Conservation within Office of Grants and Contracts. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,751.

Teri Horsley

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,742

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $62,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,742
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,210
Employee ID: 523903

Teri Horsley 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 $63,742.

Eric Shiflett

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,727

Sub-department: Natural Resources
Base pay: $61,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,727
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Drew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,120
Employee ID: 644205

Eric Shiflett works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Natural Resources. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $63,727 in 2026.

Lucas Dotson

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,627

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $61,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,451
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,627
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Britton

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,098
Employee ID: 617458

Lucas Dotson 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 $63,627.

Feleysha Rodriguez

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,620

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $62,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,620
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,174
Employee ID: 396087

Feleysha Rodriguez holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,620.

John Fulginiti

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,600

Sub-department: DOE - General Administration
Base pay: $63,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,300
Employee ID: 672605

John Fulginiti is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Doe - General Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,600.

Russell Tedrow

Budget Analyst Coordinator/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,596

Sub-department: Fiscal Services
Base pay: $62,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,596
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Vincent

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,182
Employee ID: 524751

Russell Tedrow is a Budget Analyst Coordinator at Environment and Conservation within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,596.

Donna Brown

Administrative Services Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,564

Sub-department: Air Pollution Control
Base pay: $63,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,564
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,297
Employee ID: 404542

Donna Brown is a Administrative Services Manager at Environment and Conservation within Air Pollution Control. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,564.

Nicholas Bolin

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,528

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $63,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,528
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Mark

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,294
Employee ID: 598336

Nicholas Bolin 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 $63,528.

Sheila Moore

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,493

Sub-department: Administration and Support
Base pay: $60,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,493
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,068
Employee ID: 152999

At Environment and Conservation, Sheila Moore serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Administration and Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,493.

Gabrielle Parrish

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,372

Sub-department: Park Operations Central
Base pay: $63,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,372
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,281
Employee ID: 570682

Gabrielle Parrish is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Park Operations Central. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,372.

Toni Sanders

Administrative Services Assistant 5/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,336

Sub-department: Memphis EFO Admin
Base pay: $61,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,154
Employee ID: 574416

Toni Sanders works as a Administrative Services Assistant 5 for Environment and Conservation within Memphis Efo Administrative. Their status is full-time. Toni earned $63,336 in 2026.

Daniel Potts

Tdec Equipment Operator 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,220

Sub-department: FldCtrl/GradCtrlStructConstPrj
Base pay: $61,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,220
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,126
Employee ID: 499769

Daniel Potts holds the role of Tdec Equipment Operator 2 at Environment and Conservation within Fldctrl/Gradctrlstructconstprj. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,220.

Amy Mitchell

Auditor 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,192

Sub-department: Internal Audit
Base pay: $61,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,192
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,140
Employee ID: 548807

At Environment and Conservation, Amy Mitchell serves as a Auditor 2* within Internal Audit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,192.

Lilia Sewell

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,162

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $61,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,162
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,137
Employee ID: 488833

Lilia Sewell works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Lilia earned $63,162 in 2026.

Rebekah Poston

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,135

Sub-department: Solid Waste Management
Base pay: $61,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,135
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ruth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,148
Employee ID: 528121

Rebekah Poston is a Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,135.

Hannah Edmiston

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,078

Sub-department: Natural Resources
Base pay: $61,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Catherine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,133
Employee ID: 612550

Hannah Edmiston is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Natural Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,078.

Daina Burks

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,072

Sub-department: Air Pollution Control
Base pay: $63,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,072
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,256
Employee ID: 552567

Daina Burks works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Environment and Conservation within Air Pollution Control. Their status is full-time. Daina earned $63,072 in 2026.

Lori Liggett

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,025

Sub-department: Chief Ranger's Office
Base pay: $61,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,126
Employee ID: 136400

Lori Liggett holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Chief Ranger's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,025.

Johnny Herald

Equipment Mechanic 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$63,025

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell
Base pay: $61,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,126
Employee ID: 428809

Johnny Herald holds the role of Equipment Mechanic 1 at Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,025.

Jessica Hendricks

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$62,983

Sub-department: Asbesto
Base pay: $61,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,983
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,125
Employee ID: 444386

Jessica Hendricks holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Environment and Conservation within Asbesto. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,983.

Morgan Searcy

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$62,983

Sub-department: Jackson EFO Admin
Base pay: $61,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,471
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,983
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Welch

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,126
Employee ID: 477067

Morgan Searcy is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Jackson Efo Administrative. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,983.

Mark Magers

Tsp Golf Course Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$62,952

Sub-department: Paris Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $62,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,952
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,246
Employee ID: 721928

Mark Magers holds the role of Tsp Golf Course Manager at Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing Hospitality. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,952.

Kelsey Waterson

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$62,916

Sub-department: DOE - General Administration
Base pay: $62,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,916
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,243
Employee ID: 581323

At Environment and Conservation, Kelsey Waterson serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Doe - General Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,916.

Amanda Morgan

Parks Program Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$62,899

Sub-department: Interpretive Programs and Ed.
Base pay: $61,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,899
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,118
Employee ID: 571848

Amanda Morgan works as a Parks Program Specialist 2* for Environment and Conservation within Interpretive Programs and Education. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $62,899 in 2026.

Amanda Latham

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: P&C Admin
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 160525

Amanda Latham holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within P&C Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,664.

Nadia Milling

Payroll & Benefits Specialist/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$62,520

Sub-department: Human Resources
Base pay: $62,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,520
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dolores

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,210
Employee ID: 715908

Nadia Milling works as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist for Environment and Conservation within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Nadia earned $62,520 in 2026.

Dalena Ly

Auditor 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$62,509

Sub-department: Internal Audit
Base pay: $61,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,501
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,509
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,084
Employee ID: 514315

At Environment and Conservation, Dalena Ly serves as a Auditor 2* within Internal Audit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,509.