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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

Amber Ellison

Administrative Secretary/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,346
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$50,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,210
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,346
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Kay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,178
Employee ID
378298

Amber Ellison works as a Administrative Secretary for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Amber earned $52,346 in 2026.

Thomas Lochen

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,333
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,333
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$25
Employee ID
543361

At Wildlife Resources, Thomas Lochen serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 2 Wildlife. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,333.

Casey Swafford

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,333
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,333
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$25
Employee ID
593460

Casey Swafford works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is part-time. Casey earned $52,333 in 2026.

John Butler

Digital Forensic Technician/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,256
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$992
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,256
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Eric

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
622630

John Butler holds the role of Digital Forensic Technician at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,256.

David Albright

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
358602

David Albright is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,056.

Ronnie Bostic

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
395986

Ronnie Bostic 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 $52,056.

Stephen Byford

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
132716

At Wildlife Resources, Stephen Byford serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,056.

Jefferey Creasey

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
450223

Jefferey Creasey is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,056.

Patrick Cox

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
394774

Patrick Cox works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $52,056 in 2026.

Brandon Harrison

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
120828

Brandon Harrison holds the role of Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,056.

Phillip Jessie

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
142576

At Wildlife Resources, Phillip Jessie serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,056.

Thomas Johnson

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
152697

Thomas Johnson is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,056.

Richard Markland

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
137536

Richard Markland 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 $52,056.

Steven Massengill

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
148146

Steven Massengill works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $52,056 in 2026.

Bradon Northcutt

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
359404

Bradon Northcutt holds the role of Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,056.

Michael Parker

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
134756

Michael Parker works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $52,056 in 2026.

Joshua Roberson

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
361597

Joshua Roberson works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $52,056 in 2026.

Richard Brantley

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
135171

Richard Brantley 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 $52,056.

John Hudgens

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$52,056
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$52,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,338
Employee ID
134244

John Hudgens is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,056.

Cindy Gruenert

Procurement Officer 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,963
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$50,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,251
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,963
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ruth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,226
Employee ID
569128

Cindy Gruenert is a Procurement Officer 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,963.

Leslie Crooks

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,584
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,584
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Carol

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$25
Employee ID
579767

Leslie Crooks is a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,584.

Carol Sawyers

Procurement Officer 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,297
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$50,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,297
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,181
Employee ID
140691

At Wildlife Resources, Carol Sawyers serves as a Procurement Officer 1 within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,297.

James Baggett

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
401134

James Baggett holds the role of Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,264.

Joshua Bean

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Thomas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
567139

Joshua Bean works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $51,264 in 2026.

James Beaty

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
408427

James Beaty holds the role of Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,264.

Randall Beaty

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
515986

Randall 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 $51,264.

Colton Barber

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
544693

At Wildlife Resources, Colton Barber serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,264.

Aaron Burch

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
583333

At Wildlife Resources, Aaron Burch serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,264.

Jerod Grooms

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
548426

Jerod Grooms is a Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,264.

Michael Harris

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
461839

Michael Harris works as a Wildlife Equipment Operator for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $51,264 in 2026.

Kyle Jackson

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
484090

Kyle Jackson is a Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,264.

John Lively

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
518185

John Lively works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. John earned $51,264 in 2026.

Jessica Matoy

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
429232

Jessica Matoy holds the role of Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,264.

Travis Snapp

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
409031

Travis Snapp 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 $51,264.

Bart Smith

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
554157

Bart Smith works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Bart earned $51,264 in 2026.

Kelly Short

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
553311

Kelly Short 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 $51,264.

Joel Thompson

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
475873

Joel Thompson works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $51,264 in 2026.

Joshua Thompson

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
562636

Joshua Thompson 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 $51,264.

Zachary Underwood

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Wayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
409142

Zachary Underwood works as a Wildlife Equipment Operator for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Zachary earned $51,264 in 2026.

Bruce Tompkins

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$51,264
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$51,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,272
Employee ID
378582

At Wildlife Resources, Bruce Tompkins serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 3 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,264.