Tennessee / Environment and Conservation

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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

$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 26

Jeffery Fields

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,628

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $59,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,931
Employee ID: 439952

At Environment and Conservation, Jeffery Fields serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,628.

Justin Hopper

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,628

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $59,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,931
Employee ID: 582388

Justin Hopper 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 $60,628.

Benjamin Lott

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,628

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $59,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,931
Employee ID: 581332

Benjamin Lott 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 $60,628.

Kristin Smith

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,628

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $59,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,931
Employee ID: 601154

Kristin Smith works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Kristin earned $60,628 in 2026.

Jeff Tibbs

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,628

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $59,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,931
Employee ID: 583738

Jeff Tibbs is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,628.

Valarie Harrison

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,600

Sub-department: Adm - Geology
Base pay: $60,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joyner

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,050
Employee ID: 618262

Valarie Harrison works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Administrative - Geology. Their status is full-time. Valarie earned $60,600 in 2026.

Matthew Davidson

Tdec Equipment Operator 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,428

Sub-department: Hatchiie & Tuscumbia Rivers
Base pay: $58,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,909
Employee ID: 573441

At Environment and Conservation, Matthew Davidson serves as a Tdec Equipment Operator 2 within Hatchiie & Tuscumbia Rivers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,428.

Shadow Marks

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,416

Sub-department: Permitting APC Pmt & SIP Dev
Base pay: $58,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,448
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,416
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Wyndham

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,914
Employee ID: 625894

Shadow Marks holds the role of Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* at Environment and Conservation within Permitting Apc Pmt & Sip Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,416.

Mario Ornelas

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,416

Sub-department: Permitting APC Pmt & SIP Dev
Base pay: $58,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,448
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,416
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alberto

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,914
Employee ID: 625898

Mario Ornelas is a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* at Environment and Conservation within Permitting Apc Pmt & Sip Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,416.

Lolita Mayberry

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,360

Sub-department: Fiscal Services
Base pay: $58,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,360
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,909
Employee ID: 153426

Lolita Mayberry is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,360.

Joseph Rogers

Equipment Mechanic 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,358

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls
Base pay: $58,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,358
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,909
Employee ID: 153242

Joseph Rogers works as a Equipment Mechanic 1 for Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $60,358 in 2026.

Cathleen Burnette

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,358

Sub-department: DOE - General Administration
Base pay: $58,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,358
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Amber

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,909
Employee ID: 470045

Cathleen Burnette holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Doe - General Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,358.

Laura Ragan

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,358

Sub-department: State Programs
Base pay: $58,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,358
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,909
Employee ID: 594027

Laura Ragan works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Environment and Conservation within State Programs. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $60,358 in 2026.

Seressa Bennett

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,357

Sub-department: Adm Underground Storage Tanks
Base pay: $58,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,357
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,909
Employee ID: 132677

Seressa Bennett holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Administrative Underground Storage Tanks. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,357.

Jacob Hunter

Accountant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,336

Sub-department: Fiscal Services
Base pay: $60,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,028
Employee ID: 476622

Jacob Hunter works as a Accountant 2* for Environment and Conservation within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $60,336 in 2026.

Kevin Snell

Tsp Golf Course Superintendent/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,312

Sub-department: Henry Horton Hospitality
Base pay: $60,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,312
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,026
Employee ID: 144044

At Environment and Conservation, Kevin Snell serves as a Tsp Golf Course Superintendent within Henry Horton Hospitality. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,312.

Carla Mccollum

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,296

Sub-department: South Cumberland
Base pay: $58,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,296
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elaine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,911
Employee ID: 497969

Carla Mccollum works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Environment and Conservation within South Cumberland. Their status is full-time. Carla earned $60,296 in 2026.

Scott Rodeffer

Tsp Maintenance Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,284

Sub-department: Bicentennial Mall
Base pay: $58,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,448
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,284
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,903
Employee ID: 187847

Scott Rodeffer holds the role of Tsp Maintenance Supervisor at Environment and Conservation within Bicentennial Mall. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,284.

Kamille Mccoy

Data Producer/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,176

Sub-department: Land-Based Systems
Base pay: $58,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,304
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,176
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,906
Employee ID: 109005

Kamille Mccoy is a Data Producer at Environment and Conservation within Land-Based Systems. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,176.

Matthew Campbell

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,168

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $60,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,168
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nelson

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,014
Employee ID: 408809

Matthew Campbell works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $60,168 in 2026.

Chasity Russell

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,144

Sub-department: Park Operations East
Base pay: $60,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,144
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,012
Employee ID: 152269

At Environment and Conservation, Chasity Russell serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Park Operations East. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,144.

Bradley Hamby

Tsp Maintenance Lead/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,092

Sub-department: Hiwassee
Base pay: $58,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,852
Employee ID: 148354

Bradley Hamby is a Tsp Maintenance Lead at Environment and Conservation within Hiwassee. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,092.

Mary Thompson

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$60,060

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $60,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,060
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,005
Employee ID: 182836

Mary Thompson holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,060.

Collin Hooper

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,916

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $59,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,916
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Grey

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,993
Employee ID: 531186

At Environment and Conservation, Collin Hooper serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,916.

Joseph Platt

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,916

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $59,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,916
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dale

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,993
Employee ID: 554882

Joseph Platt is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,916.

Kevin Hill

Grants Analyst 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,791

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $58,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,791
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,863
Employee ID: 533018

At Environment and Conservation, Kevin Hill serves as a Grants Analyst 3 within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,791.

Loretta Buchanan

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,763

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $58,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,443
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,763
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,860
Employee ID: 122999

Loretta Buchanan is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,763.

William Gregory

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,760

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $58,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,404
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,760
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tyler

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,863
Employee ID: 559831

William Gregory works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. William earned $59,760 in 2026.

John Patton

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,760

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $58,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,404
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,760
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Morgan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,863
Employee ID: 597612

John Patton 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 $59,760.

Joshua Smith

Tdec Equipment Operator 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,736

Sub-department: FldCtrl/GradCtrlStructConstPrj
Base pay: $58,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,736
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,839
Employee ID: 492609

Joshua Smith 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 $59,736.

Lydia Suttles

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,657

Sub-department: Recovered Materials Management
Base pay: $58,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,657
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Cantrell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,852
Employee ID: 522086

At Environment and Conservation, Lydia Suttles serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Recovered Materials Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,657.

James Merry

Tsp Golf Course Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,628

Sub-department: Pickwick Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $59,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,969
Employee ID: 383294

At Environment and Conservation, James Merry serves as a Tsp Golf Course Manager within Pickwick Landing Hospitality. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,628.

Rebecca Silva

Food Service Assistant Manager 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,628

Sub-department: Cumberland Mtn Hospitality
Base pay: $59,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,969
Employee ID: 108761

At Environment and Conservation, Rebecca Silva serves as a Food Service Assistant Manager 2 within Cumberland Mtn Hospitality. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,628.

Bryan Howard

Data Specialist/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,506

Sub-department: P&C Admin
Base pay: $58,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,506
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jeffrey

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,842
Employee ID: 645835

Bryan Howard holds the role of Data Specialist at Environment and Conservation within P&C Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,506.

Willie Hollis

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,465

Sub-department: Adm - Fleming Training Center
Base pay: $58,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,465
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,839
Employee ID: 112907

At Environment and Conservation, Willie Hollis serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Administrative - Fleming Training Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,465.

David Cloud

Tsp Golf Course Superintendent/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,460

Sub-department: Warriors Path Hospitality
Base pay: $59,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,460
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,955
Employee ID: 135218

David Cloud works as a Tsp Golf Course Superintendent for Environment and Conservation within Warriors Path Hospitality. Their status is full-time. David earned $59,460 in 2026.

Carolyn Patton

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,220

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $59,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,220
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,935
Employee ID: 148430

Carolyn Patton works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. Carolyn earned $59,220 in 2026.

Teresa Kemmer

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,212

Sub-department: Cumberland Trail
Base pay: $57,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,819
Employee ID: 202285

Teresa Kemmer holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Cumberland Trail. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,212.

Melissa Porter

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,126

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $57,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,298
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,126
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,819
Employee ID: 154051

At Environment and Conservation, Melissa Porter serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within State Ust Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,126.

Tiara Mcintosh

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$59,092

Sub-department: Office of Grants and Contracts
Base pay: $57,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,324
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,814
Employee ID: 597982

Tiara Mcintosh holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Environment and Conservation within Office of Grants and Contracts. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,092.