Tennessee / Environment and Conservation
Agency file
The Environment and Conservation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 3,070 employees with median total compensation of $42,917; the highest distinct record was $243,649.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,070 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($42,917) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $100,464 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $30,077. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 9
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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Pamela Franklin is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Pcb. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,061.
Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation
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Virginia West is a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Radiological Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,912.
Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Maybelle Sparks is a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Water-Based Systems. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,901.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Environment and Conservation
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Drake Smarch works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 for Environment and Conservation within Administration. Their status is full-time. Drake earned $99,606 in 2026.
Tdec-Program Manager 1/Environment and Conservation
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Deborah Mcmanus works as a Tdec-Program Manager 1 for Environment and Conservation within Office of Communications. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $99,528 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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Judy Low works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 for Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. Judy earned $98,902 in 2026.
Tdec-Grants Contracts Administrative/Environment and Conservation
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Monica Emerson works as a Tdec-Grants Contracts Administrative for Environment and Conservation within Drinking Water. Their status is full-time. Monica earned $98,619 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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Nina Vo is a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,088.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Mitzie Berry serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within State Ust Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,812.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Environment and Conservation
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Elyse Chamberlain holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,431.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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Amelia Poe is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Apc Field Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,344.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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Duane Allen holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Technician Services Air Pollution Cntrl. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,020.
Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation
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Paula Plont holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,020.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Chelsea Materi serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within Permitting Apc Pmt & Sip Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,008.
Facilities Construction Spc 3/Environment and Conservation
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Nicholas Lewis 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 $96,935.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Natalie Lankford serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,912.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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Daniel Pillow holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,900.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Robert Ramsey serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,852.
Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Michael Perkey works as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Dmgr- Land Reclamation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $96,426 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Stephen Lomax serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,420.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, David Lincicome serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within Administrative - Natural Areas. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,361.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Scotty Sorrells 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 $96,301.
Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation
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Donovan Grimwood is a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Small Business Environl Assist. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,196.
Data Steward/Environment and Conservation
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Jacquelyn Wade holds the role of Data Steward at Environment and Conservation within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,015.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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Harry Mccann is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Solid and Haz Waste Field Ops. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,964.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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Larry Christley works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 for Environment and Conservation within Recovered Materials Management. Their status is full-time. Larry earned $95,705 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, David Withers serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within Administrative - Natural Areas. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,582.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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David Johnson is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,496.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation
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Angela Hall holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 at Environment and Conservation within Dmgr-Compliance/Enforcement. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,446.
Tdec Energy Program Administrative/Environment and Conservation
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David Nock holds the role of Tdec Energy Program Administrative at Environment and Conservation within Office of Energy Programs. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,430.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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Franklin Colyer holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,396.
Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation
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Amy Fritz is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,377.
Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation
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Dilraj Mokha works as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. Dilraj earned $95,124 in 2026.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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Micah Gravitt is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,100.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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Angela Oberschmidt holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,100.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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Anthony Pritchard holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,100.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Crystal Stacey serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,100.
Geologist-State/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, William Jackson serves as a Geologist-State within Administrative - Geology. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,878.
Assistant Counsel/Environment and Conservation
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Amy Ilia is a Assistant Counsel at Environment and Conservation within General Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,868.
Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation
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Peter Lemiszki is a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Administrative - Geology. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,613.