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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

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Jeffrey Pearce

Wildlife Officer/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$82,176
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$82,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,176
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,848
Employee ID
129625

Jeffrey Pearce is a Wildlife Officer at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,176.

Chandana Thokala

Software Developer-Jr*/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$82,039
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$80,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,975
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,039
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,672
Employee ID
555478

Chandana Thokala works as a Software Developer-Jr* for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Chandana earned $82,039 in 2026.

Robert Mullins

Server Administrator-Adv/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$81,823
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$79,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,927
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,823
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Alex

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,658
Employee ID
602091

Robert Mullins works as a Server Administrator-Adv for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $81,823 in 2026.

Patricia Barrett

GIS Analyst Adv/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$80,916
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$80,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,916
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,743
Employee ID
144230

At Wildlife Resources, Patricia Barrett serves as a GIS Analyst Adv within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,916.

Gregory Barker

Wildlife Lieutenant/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$80,725
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$80,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,725
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$39
Employee ID
147735

At Wildlife Resources, Gregory Barker serves as a Wildlife Lieutenant within Region 1 Wildlife. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,725.

Joe Austin

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
587635

Joe Austin is a Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,620.

Norman Beach

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Alan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
513094

Norman Beach is a Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,620.

Dustin Burke

Wildlife Sergeant/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Mitchell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
378336

At Wildlife Resources, Dustin Burke serves as a Wildlife Sergeant within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,620.

Donald Chance

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Paul

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
535336

Donald Chance is a Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,620.

Joshua Emerson

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
395509

Joshua Emerson holds the role of Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,620.

Thomas Flanagan

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
489341

Thomas Flanagan holds the role of Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,620.

Evan Gaskin

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
452178

Evan Gaskin works as a Wildlife Manager 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Evan earned $79,620 in 2026.

Jacob Headrick

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
453472

Jacob Headrick holds the role of Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,620.

Matthew Jellicorse

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ryan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
507222

Matthew Jellicorse works as a Wildlife Manager 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $79,620 in 2026.

Nathan Karch

Wildlife Sergeant/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
429518

Nathan Karch is a Wildlife Sergeant at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,620.

Robert Lewis

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Jerome

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
540249

Robert Lewis is a Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,620.

Lacey Lane

Wildlife Information Specialist/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lanette

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
412392

Lacey Lane is a Wildlife Information Specialist at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,620.

David Lowrie

Wildlife Information Specialist/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
130222

David Lowrie is a Wildlife Information Specialist at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,620.

Katie Murphy

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
509115

Katie Murphy holds the role of Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,620.

Janelle Musser

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Kristin

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
593142

Janelle Musser is a Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,620.

Jacob Mowery

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Matthew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
594330

Jacob Mowery works as a Wildlife Manager 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $79,620 in 2026.

Slate Rider

Wildlife Sergeant/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Garrison

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
515755

Slate Rider is a Wildlife Sergeant at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,620.

Jessica Roe

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
552458

Jessica Roe works as a Wildlife Manager 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $79,620 in 2026.

Andrew Rutherford

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
126912

Andrew Rutherford works as a Wildlife Manager 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $79,620 in 2026.

Justin Spaulding

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
George

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
392027

At Wildlife Resources, Justin Spaulding serves as a Wildlife Manager 2 within Region 3 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,620.

Kaleb Stratton

Wildlife Sergeant/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
431901

Kaleb Stratton works as a Wildlife Sergeant for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Kaleb earned $79,620 in 2026.

Mallory Tate

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
556176

Mallory Tate works as a Wildlife Manager 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Mallory earned $79,620 in 2026.

Stephen Thomas

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Dewayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
469913

Stephen Thomas holds the role of Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,620.

Richard Underwood

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lyle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
445568

Richard Underwood holds the role of Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,620.

Calvin Wakefield

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
630512

At Wildlife Resources, Calvin Wakefield serves as a Wildlife Manager 2 within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,620.

James Whitaker

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Matthew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
537372

James Whitaker works as a Wildlife Manager 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. James earned $79,620 in 2026.

Nathan Wilhite

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
573503

Nathan Wilhite works as a Wildlife Manager 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Nathan earned $79,620 in 2026.

Jonathan Ellis

Wildlife Manager 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$79,620
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$79,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,635
Employee ID
396033

Jonathan Ellis holds the role of Wildlife Manager 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,620.