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 33

Morris Cox

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Haz. Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Spencer

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 710974

Morris Cox works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. Morris earned $52,092 in 2026.

William Crawford

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Haz. Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Samuel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 717180

William Crawford works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. William earned $52,092 in 2026.

James Crisp

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Garrett

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 663473

James Crisp works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. James earned $52,092 in 2026.

Ryan Flatt

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Gregory

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 593408

Ryan Flatt works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $52,092 in 2026.

Luke Fraley

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Colton

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 664209

Luke Fraley 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 $52,092.

Luther Hamby

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 627440

Luther Hamby 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 $52,092.

Shannon Heiniger

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 605410

Shannon Heiniger is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,092.

John Hughes

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tyler

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 514107

John Hughes is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,092.

Faith Kestner

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 684416

Faith Kestner is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,092.

Mabre Lafollette

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 410928

Mabre Lafollette works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Mabre earned $52,092 in 2026.

Darrius Lawson

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Lead Based Paint
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: DeShaun Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 612419

At Environment and Conservation, Darrius Lawson serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Lead Based Paint. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,092.

Tessa Lollar

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Haz. Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 668103

Tessa Lollar works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. Tessa earned $52,092 in 2026.

Sarah Lowery

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 669210

At Environment and Conservation, Sarah Lowery serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,092.

Hannah Manire

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Natural Resources
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hope

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 719893

Hannah Manire holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Natural Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,092.

Abigail Moseley

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 659570

At Environment and Conservation, Abigail Moseley serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,092.

Marcela Patterson

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Radiological Health
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 697416

At Environment and Conservation, Marcela Patterson serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Radiological Health. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,092.

Claudia Richbourg

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Adm - Geology
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Gail

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 657975

At Environment and Conservation, Claudia Richbourg serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Administrative - Geology. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,092.

Michael Roden

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 489853

At Environment and Conservation, Michael Roden serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,092.

Racheal Schulze

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Helen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 722425

At Environment and Conservation, Racheal Schulze serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,092.

Anthony Sherrill

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Haz. Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tyler

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 376561

At Environment and Conservation, Anthony Sherrill serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,092.

Ashleigh Simons

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: DMGR-Mining
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ray

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 624760

Ashleigh Simons works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Dmgr-Mining. Their status is full-time. Ashleigh earned $52,092 in 2026.

Elliot Stahl

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 663752

Elliot Stahl works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Elliot earned $52,092 in 2026.

Scarlett Stallings

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Grace

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 662042

Scarlett Stallings 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 $52,092.

Reilly Teigen

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ethan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 716637

Reilly Teigen holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,092.

Markietta Tharp

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 669059

Markietta Tharp works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. Markietta earned $52,092 in 2026.

Laura Tinelli

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 668524

Laura Tinelli 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 $52,092.

Hunter Waldrep

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Lead Based Paint
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 664285

Hunter Waldrep is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Lead Based Paint. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,092.

Cody Wilson

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 549342

Cody Wilson works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Cody earned $52,092 in 2026.

Brittani Wodicka

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$52,092

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $52,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,341
Employee ID: 660750

Brittani Wodicka 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 $52,092.

Madison Abell

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,893

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $50,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,893
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Blair

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,219
Employee ID: 629850

At Environment and Conservation, Madison Abell serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,893.

Eliana Blash

Tdec-Environmental Scientist1*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,656

Sub-department: Clean Water
Base pay: $50,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,656
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lousie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,207
Employee ID: 628279

Eliana Blash holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist1* at Environment and Conservation within Clean Water. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,656.

Leonora Chapdelaine

Accounting Technician 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,559

Sub-department: Fiscal Services
Base pay: $49,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,559
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lasala

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,122
Employee ID: 537225

Leonora Chapdelaine is a Accounting Technician 1 at Environment and Conservation within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,559.

Charles Boyd

Tsp Maintenance Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,516

Sub-department: Paris Landing
Base pay: $51,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,293
Employee ID: 147491

At Environment and Conservation, Charles Boyd serves as a Tsp Maintenance Supervisor within Paris Landing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,516.

Anita Veatch

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,516

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $51,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,293
Employee ID: 440858

At Environment and Conservation, Anita Veatch serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within State Ust Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,516.

Mark Ward

Tsp Maintenance Supervisor/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,516

Sub-department: Warriors Path
Base pay: $51,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,516
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,293
Employee ID: 113482

Mark Ward works as a Tsp Maintenance Supervisor for Environment and Conservation within Warriors Path. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $51,516 in 2026.

Dennis Cutshall

Tsp Golf Course Superintendent/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,396

Sub-department: Pickwick Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $51,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jason

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,283
Employee ID: 532327

Dennis Cutshall is a Tsp Golf Course Superintendent at Environment and Conservation within Pickwick Landing Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,396.

Richard Thomas

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,396

Sub-department: Drinking Water
Base pay: $51,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,283
Employee ID: 154323

Richard Thomas holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Environment and Conservation within Drinking Water. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,396.

Chad Burgess

Park Interpretive Ranger 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,372

Sub-department: Port Royal
Base pay: $51,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,372
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Eucle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,281
Employee ID: 636269

Chad Burgess works as a Park Interpretive Ranger 2 for Environment and Conservation within Port Royal. Their status is full-time. Chad earned $51,372 in 2026.

Karla Bayless

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,342

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls
Base pay: $50,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,342
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joy

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,178
Employee ID: 145173

Karla Bayless is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,342.

Ladonna Stinson

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$51,321

Sub-department: Henry Horton Hospitality
Base pay: $50,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,321
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,175
Employee ID: 578039

Ladonna Stinson works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Henry Horton Hospitality. Their status is full-time. Ladonna earned $51,321 in 2026.