Tennessee / Wildlife Resources

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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

$30,972$135,612+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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 Technician 1

97 · $45,612

Wildlife Manager 2

69 · $90,864

Wildlife Technician 2

65 · $51,264

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

Bryan Smith

Radio Communications Technician 3/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,291

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $58,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,291
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,890
Employee ID: 653904

Bryan Smith holds the role of Radio Communications Technician 3 at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,291.

Melissa Raulerson

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,259

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $59,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,259
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,985
Employee ID: 161191

Melissa Raulerson works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $61,259 in 2026.

Bharati Sonawane

Software Developer-Jr*/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Yogesh

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 720147

Bharati Sonawane works as a Software Developer-Jr* for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Bharati earned $61,200 in 2026.

James Askins

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 129028

James Askins works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. James earned $61,128 in 2026.

Anthony Bow

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 135560

At Wildlife Resources, Anthony Bow serves as a Wildlife Equipment Operator within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,128.

Jerry Bowlin

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 122223

Jerry Bowlin 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 $61,128.

Glenn Brown

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 105290

At Wildlife Resources, Glenn Brown serves as a Wildlife Equipment Operator within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,128.

Barbara Bryan

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 147395

Barbara Bryan 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 $61,128.

Billy Coffman

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 152934

Billy Coffman 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 $61,128.

Samuel Dishman

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 483827

Samuel Dishman is a Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,128.

Joe England

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 125455

Joe England works as a Wildlife Equipment Operator for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Joe earned $61,128 in 2026.

John Fitzgerald

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 147024

John Fitzgerald works as a Wildlife Equipment Operator for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. John earned $61,128 in 2026.

Ralph Hickle

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 135499

Ralph Hickle 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 $61,128.

Chris Humphrey

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 133825

Chris Humphrey 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 $61,128.

Freddie Kelley

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 127664

At Wildlife Resources, Freddie Kelley serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 3 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,128.

Perry Massengill

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 133624

Perry Massengill works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Perry earned $61,128 in 2026.

Tommy Mccormac

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 149049

Tommy Mccormac works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Tommy earned $61,128 in 2026.

Philip Mcdonald

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 116231

Philip Mcdonald 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 $61,128.

Jimmy Miller

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 155521

At Wildlife Resources, Jimmy Miller serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,128.

Ernie Poore

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 122796

At Wildlife Resources, Ernie Poore serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,128.

Jeff Sanders

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 113487

Jeff Sanders is a Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,128.

Kelvin Smith

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 112682

Kelvin Smith 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 $61,128.

David Shelby

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 126048

David Shelby works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. David earned $61,128 in 2026.

Steven Swaw

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 142014

At Wildlife Resources, Steven Swaw serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,128.

Daniel Smith

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 389974

Daniel Smith 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 $61,128.

Walter Webb

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 139794

At Wildlife Resources, Walter Webb serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 3 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,128.

Adam Young

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 152920

Adam Young 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 $61,128.

Thomas Womac

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$61,128

Sub-department: Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 153646

Thomas Womac works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $61,128 in 2026.

Melissa Jamieson

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$60,354

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $57,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,354
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,833
Employee ID: 142433

Melissa Jamieson works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $60,354 in 2026.

Kimberly Mullins

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$60,252

Sub-department: Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay: $60,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,021
Employee ID: 156943

At Wildlife Resources, Kimberly Mullins serves as a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,252.

Emily Posey

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$60,252

Sub-department: Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay: $60,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,021
Employee ID: 437519

Emily Posey holds the role of Wildlife Dispatcher 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,252.

Tina Yoakum

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$60,252

Sub-department: Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay: $60,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,021
Employee ID: 375230

Tina Yoakum is a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,252.

Rhonda Emanuelson

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$60,214

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $58,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,214
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,897
Employee ID: 407918

At Wildlife Resources, Rhonda Emanuelson serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,214.

Della Sawyers

Administrative Secretary/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$59,899

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $57,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,899
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,777
Employee ID: 127169

Della Sawyers holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,899.

Emily Holmes

HR Generalist 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$59,765

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $57,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,765
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,767
Employee ID: 622990

Emily Holmes works as a HR Generalist 1 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Emily earned $59,765 in 2026.

Carl Williams

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$59,717

Sub-department: Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay: $59,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,717
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $29
Employee ID: 158527

Carl Williams works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is part-time. Carl earned $59,717 in 2026.

Bobby Laws

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$59,400

Sub-department: Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay: $59,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,400
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Royce

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,950
Employee ID: 425867

At Wildlife Resources, Bobby Laws serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,400.

Randall Muse

HR Generalist 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$58,598

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $56,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,598
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,677
Employee ID: 622802

Randall Muse holds the role of HR Generalist 1 at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,598.

Donnie Bowlin

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$58,500

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $58,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,875
Employee ID: 427913

Donnie Bowlin is a Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,500.

Kenneth Cox

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$58,500

Sub-department: Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay: $58,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,875
Employee ID: 121486

At Wildlife Resources, Kenneth Cox serves as a Wildlife Technician 2 within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,500.