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 10

Donovin Mulvaney

Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$94,572

Sub-department: Solid and Haz Waste Field Ops
Base pay: $94,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,881
Employee ID: 359634

Donovin Mulvaney works as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 for Environment and Conservation within Solid and Haz Waste Field Ops. Their status is full-time. Donovin earned $94,572 in 2026.

Katherine Stephens

Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$94,572

Sub-department: Permitting APC Pmt & SIP Dev
Base pay: $94,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,881
Employee ID: 561834

Katherine Stephens holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Permitting Apc Pmt & Sip Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,572.

Kimberly Laster

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$94,491

Sub-department: Water Quality Planning
Base pay: $92,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,491
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: June

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,685
Employee ID: 103735

Kimberly Laster is a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Water Quality Planning. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,491.

Milton Cassidy

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$94,308

Sub-department: OSP Administration
Base pay: $94,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,859
Employee ID: 120455

Milton Cassidy holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Osp Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,308.

Jamison Sliger

Tdec Recreation Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$94,232

Sub-department: Recreational Services
Base pay: $91,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,232
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Evan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,666
Employee ID: 487033

At Environment and Conservation, Jamison Sliger serves as a Tdec Recreation Consultant 2 within Recreational Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,232.

Raymond Yontz

Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$94,128

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $94,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,844
Employee ID: 318480

At Environment and Conservation, Raymond Yontz serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,128.

Brooke Erreger

Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,917

Sub-department: DMGR- Land Reclamation
Base pay: $91,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,917
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,648
Employee ID: 427069

Brooke Erreger is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 at Environment and Conservation within Dmgr- Land Reclamation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,917.

Emily Greenwood

Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,911

Sub-department: Drycleaners Program
Base pay: $91,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,255
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,911
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,638
Employee ID: 626825

Emily Greenwood works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 for Environment and Conservation within Drycleaners Program. Their status is full-time. Emily earned $93,911 in 2026.

Aaron Deter-Wolf

Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,891

Sub-department: Adm - Archaeology
Base pay: $91,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,891
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,649
Employee ID: 104062

Aaron Deter-Wolf holds the role of Tdec Cultural Resources Cons 3 at Environment and Conservation within Administrative - Archaeology. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,891.

Joshua Munyon

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,750

Sub-department: Radiological Health
Base pay: $91,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,750
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,637
Employee ID: 160434

Joshua Munyon is a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Radiological Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,750.

David Cosby

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,731

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $91,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,255
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,731
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,623
Employee ID: 134849

David Cosby works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. David earned $93,731 in 2026.

Ellen Sherrill

Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,620

Sub-department: Commissioner's Office
Base pay: $90,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,620
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lavinia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,505
Employee ID: 617879

At Environment and Conservation, Ellen Sherrill serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 within Commissioner's Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,620.

George Thornsbury

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,581

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $91,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,249
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,581
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Monroe

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,611
Employee ID: 486304

George Thornsbury works as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. George earned $93,581 in 2026.

Samantha Buller-Young

Assistant Counsel/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,565

Sub-department: General Counsel
Base pay: $91,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,565
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,612
Employee ID: 603652

Samantha Buller-Young holds the role of Assistant Counsel at Environment and Conservation within General Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,565.

Michael Swanger

Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,396

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $93,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,783
Employee ID: 106285

At Environment and Conservation, Michael Swanger serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,396.

Joel Worsham

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,325

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $91,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,161
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,325
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,597
Employee ID: 412737

Joel Worsham works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $93,325 in 2026.

Taylor George

Tdec-Program Manager 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,291

Sub-department: Human Resources
Base pay: $89,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,291
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,468
Employee ID: 557195

Taylor George works as a Tdec-Program Manager 1 for Environment and Conservation within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Taylor earned $93,291 in 2026.

Sabrina Robertson

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,280

Sub-department: Radiological Health
Base pay: $91,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,280
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,600
Employee ID: 100861

Sabrina Robertson works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 for Environment and Conservation within Radiological Health. Their status is full-time. Sabrina earned $93,280 in 2026.

Jamie Woods

Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,216

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $93,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,216
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,768
Employee ID: 158053

Jamie Woods is a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,216.

Sandra Vance

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,100

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $90,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,100
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,576
Employee ID: 113048

Sandra Vance holds the role of Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,100.

Jordan Fey

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$93,020

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $89,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Matthew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,425
Employee ID: 463974

At Environment and Conservation, Jordan Fey serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,020.

Jeffrey Patton

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,976

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $92,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,976
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $45
Employee ID: 131155

Jeffrey Patton holds the role of Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,976.

Kelly Pruett

Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,966

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $90,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,186
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,966
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,565
Employee ID: 128713

At Environment and Conservation, Kelly Pruett serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within State Ust Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,966.

Pamela Barkey

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,928

Sub-department: Tech Srvcs Air Pollution Cntrl
Base pay: $90,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,232
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,558
Employee ID: 124704

Pamela Barkey is a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 at Environment and Conservation within Technician Services Air Pollution Cntrl. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,928.

William Barron

Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,784

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $92,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,732
Employee ID: 134911

William Barron is a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,784.

Ronald Jeter

Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,784

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $92,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Clifton

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,732
Employee ID: 521499

Ronald Jeter works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 for Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $92,784 in 2026.

Rebecca Shoffeitt

Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,784

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $92,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,732
Employee ID: 362223

At Environment and Conservation, Rebecca Shoffeitt serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,784.

Crystal Warren

Tdec-Program Manager 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,733

Sub-department: OSP Administration
Base pay: $90,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,733
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,539
Employee ID: 369488

Crystal Warren holds the role of Tdec-Program Manager 1 at Environment and Conservation within Osp Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,733.

Derek Briggs

Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,618

Sub-department: Permitting APC Pmt & SIP Dev
Base pay: $89,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,554
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,618
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Stuart

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,422
Employee ID: 571624

At Environment and Conservation, Derek Briggs serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 within Permitting Apc Pmt & Sip Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,618.

Richard Rogers

Tdec-Env Consultant 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,522

Sub-department: Drinking Water
Base pay: $90,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,258
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,522
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Wade

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,522
Employee ID: 545036

At Environment and Conservation, Richard Rogers serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 2 within Drinking Water. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,522.

William Parks

Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,508

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $92,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,709
Employee ID: 133773

William Parks works as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. William earned $92,508 in 2026.

Hassan Sanaat

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,498

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $90,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,498
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,522
Employee ID: 101361

Hassan Sanaat is a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,498.

Elizabeth Campbell

Tdec-Program Manager 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,466

Sub-department: P&C Admin
Base pay: $90,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,094
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,466
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,531
Employee ID: 542608

Elizabeth Campbell holds the role of Tdec-Program Manager 1 at Environment and Conservation within P&C Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,466.

Andrew Mcdonagh

Tdec GIS Analyst Lead/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,455

Sub-department: P&C Admin
Base pay: $88,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,455
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Fairfax

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,401
Employee ID: 556096

At Environment and Conservation, Andrew Mcdonagh serves as a Tdec GIS Analyst Lead within P&C Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,455.

John Hoffelt

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,448

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $92,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,704
Employee ID: 127851

At Environment and Conservation, John Hoffelt serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,448.

Roy O'Dell

Facilities Manager 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,448

Sub-department: Facilities Management
Base pay: $92,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,704
Employee ID: 425883

Roy O'Dell is a Facilities Manager 3 at Environment and Conservation within Facilities Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,448.

Sarah Elias

Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,161

Sub-department: Compliance and Enforcement
Base pay: $89,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,161
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,494
Employee ID: 463953

At Environment and Conservation, Sarah Elias serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 within Compliance and Enforcement. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,161.

Carrie Ancell

Tdec-Environmental Manager 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,112

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $92,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,112
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,676
Employee ID: 441679

Carrie Ancell works as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 3 for Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. Carrie earned $92,112 in 2026.

Colin Shumake

Tdec-Environmental Manager 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,085

Sub-department: Radiological Health
Base pay: $90,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,085
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,506
Employee ID: 496292

At Environment and Conservation, Colin Shumake serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 2 within Radiological Health. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,085.

Phillip Morgan

Tdec-Env Consultant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$92,064

Sub-department: Tech Srvcs Air Pollution Cntrl
Base pay: $92,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,064
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,672
Employee ID: 114031

Phillip Morgan is a Tdec-Env Consultant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Technician Services Air Pollution Cntrl. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,064.