Tennessee / Wildlife Resources
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 16
Administrative Secretary/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Licensing Specialist 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Administrative Secretary/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Secretary/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Licensing Specialist 2/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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Larry Brancefield works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Larry earned $45,612 in 2026.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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Donald Harris is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,612.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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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.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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At Wildlife Resources, Jacob Owen serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,612.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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Roy Prater works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Roy earned $45,612 in 2026.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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Mark Read works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $45,612 in 2026.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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At Wildlife Resources, Jacob Riggs serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,612.
Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources
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Austin Smith is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,612.