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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 14

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeremy Willis

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: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,272
Employee ID: 495881

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

Tyler Roberts

IT Business Administrator-Int/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$51,186

Sub-department: Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay: $49,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,186
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alexander

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,165
Employee ID: 625859

Tyler Roberts holds the role of IT Business Administrator-Int at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,186.

Johnathan Ricker

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp

$50,532

Sub-department: Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay: $50,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,211
Employee ID: 445476

Johnathan Ricker 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 $50,532.