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Wildlife Resources

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Wildlife Resources protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 729 employees with median total compensation of $72,012; the highest distinct record was $243,468.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$53.6M
Employees
729
Median total
$72,012
Highest record
$243,468

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 729 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($72,012) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$73,191 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$276 (0%)
  • 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
$44,554
$51,264
$72,012
$90,132
$107,484

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $107,484 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $44,554. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Wildlife Officer
135 · $72,012
Wildlife Manager 2
69 · $90,864
Wildlife Manager 3
43 · $98,424

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

Page 1

Charles Barber

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$48,360
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$48,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,360
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Scott

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,030
Employee ID
483783

Charles Barber is a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,360.

Melanie Gullett

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$48,360
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$48,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,360
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,030
Employee ID
577643

At Wildlife Resources, Melanie Gullett serves as a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,360.

Allyssa Van Den Burg

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$48,360
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$48,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,360
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,030
Employee ID
532791

Allyssa Van Den Burg works as a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Allyssa earned $48,360 in 2026.

Nichole Buhl

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$48,216
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$48,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,216
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,018
Employee ID
633148

Nichole Buhl holds the role of Wildlife Dispatcher 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,216.

John Oberle

Procurement Officer 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,928
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$47,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,994
Employee ID
718619

At Wildlife Resources, John Oberle serves as a Procurement Officer 1 within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,928.

Albert Cole

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,923
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$47,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,923
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$23
Employee ID
721306

Albert Cole works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is part-time. Albert earned $47,923 in 2026.

Sierra Vandermark

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,923
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$47,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,923
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$23
Employee ID
702497

Sierra Vandermark is a Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,923.

Judy Houston

Administrative Secretary/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,869
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$46,716
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,869
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Franklin

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,893
Employee ID
525089

Judy Houston works as a Administrative Secretary for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Judy earned $47,869 in 2026.

Dillon Meyer

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,664
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$47,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,664
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,972
Employee ID
517564

Dillon Meyer is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,664.

Michael David Parker

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,664
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$47,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,664
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,972
Employee ID
415880

Michael David Parker works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $47,664 in 2026.

Lacey Keller

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,664
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$47,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,664
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,972
Employee ID
629925

Lacey Keller works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Lacey earned $47,664 in 2026.

Misty Clayburn

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,237
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$47,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,237
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$23
Employee ID
646461

Misty Clayburn works as a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is part-time. Misty earned $47,237 in 2026.

Gracie Short

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,237
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$47,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,237
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$23
Employee ID
627859

Gracie Short holds the role of Wildlife Dispatcher 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,237.

Evan Owen

Building Maintenance Worker 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,167
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$46,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,111
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,167
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Brents

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,838
Employee ID
589886

Evan Owen works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Evan earned $47,167 in 2026.

Teresa Brown

Licensing Specialist 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$47,053
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$45,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,081
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,053
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,831
Employee ID
471247

Teresa Brown is a Licensing Specialist 1 at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,053.

Cristopher Beaty

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,944
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$46,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,944
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,912
Employee ID
379546

Cristopher Beaty holds the role of Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,944.

Roy Coleman

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,944
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$46,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,944
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Justin

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,912
Employee ID
592815

Roy Coleman works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Roy earned $46,944 in 2026.

Kevin Largent

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,944
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$46,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,944
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,912
Employee ID
645559

Kevin Largent works as a Wildlife Equipment Operator for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $46,944 in 2026.

Duey Payne

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,944
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$46,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,944
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,912
Employee ID
602754

Duey Payne holds the role of Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,944.

Donald Tucker

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,944
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$46,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,944
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Paul

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,912
Employee ID
655303

Donald Tucker works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $46,944 in 2026.

Devin Hevener

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,944
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$46,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,944
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Watson

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,912
Employee ID
655550

Devin Hevener holds the role of Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,944.

Daniel Lewis

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,944
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$46,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,944
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,912
Employee ID
666144

Daniel Lewis is a Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,944.

Paula Brown

Administrative Secretary/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,860
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,860
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,813
Employee ID
149044

Paula Brown holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,860.

Judy Adkins

Secretary/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,644
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$46,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,887
Employee ID
141635

Judy Adkins holds the role of Secretary at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,644.

Drew Inman

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,550
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$46,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,550
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$22
Employee ID
685855

Drew Inman works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is part-time. Drew earned $46,550 in 2026.

Dayvon Woodard

Licensing Specialist 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,467
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$46,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,467
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$22
Employee ID
722262

Dayvon Woodard works as a Licensing Specialist 2 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is part-time. Dayvon earned $46,467 in 2026.

Jacqueline Shelley

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,272
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$46,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,272
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Rose

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,856
Employee ID
344415

Jacqueline Shelley works as a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Jacqueline earned $46,272 in 2026.

Chelsea Stachyra

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$46,272
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$46,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,272
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,856
Employee ID
587297

Chelsea Stachyra works as a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Chelsea earned $46,272 in 2026.

Mathew Alexander

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Rae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
575345

Mathew Alexander works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Mathew earned $45,612 in 2026.

David Benson

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
620894

David Benson works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. David earned $45,612 in 2026.

Jacob Bones

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
545635

Jacob Bones works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $45,612 in 2026.

Blake Callis

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
533936

Blake Callis works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Blake earned $45,612 in 2026.

Noah Cartwright

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Mark

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
626575

Noah Cartwright is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,612.

Randall Gearin

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Seth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
570562

Randall Gearin is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,612.

Jeremy Gooch

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
450227

Jeremy Gooch works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $45,612 in 2026.

Steve Hixon

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Edward

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
592015

Steve Hixon holds the role of Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,612.

Cody Holloway

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
538908

Cody Holloway works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Cody earned $45,612 in 2026.

William Lindsey

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Tyler

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
502183

William Lindsey is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,612.

Justin Melson

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
523326

Justin Melson works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $45,612 in 2026.

Ryan Nunley

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Cole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
494272

At Wildlife Resources, Ryan Nunley serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,612.