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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 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

Highest-paid first / page 7

Tommy Wannyn

Wildlife Officer/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$82,176
Sub-department
Region 2 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
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,848
Employee ID
133942

Tommy Wannyn holds the role of Wildlife Officer at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,176.

Todd Weaver

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
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,848
Employee ID
139084

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

James Yoes

Wildlife Officer/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$82,176
Sub-department
Region 1 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
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,848
Employee ID
147086

James Yoes holds the role of Wildlife Officer at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeremy Albright

Wildlife Manager 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$78,636
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$78,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,553
Employee ID
392229

Jeremy Albright works as a Wildlife Manager 1 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $78,636 in 2026.

Bryon Franklin

Wildlife Officer/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$78,636
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$78,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,553
Employee ID
394008

Bryon Franklin works as a Wildlife Officer for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Bryon earned $78,636 in 2026.

Derrick Gray

Wildlife Officer/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$78,636
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$78,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,553
Employee ID
418639

Derrick Gray holds the role of Wildlife Officer at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,636.

Jesse Taylor

Wildlife Manager 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$78,636
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$78,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,553
Employee ID
394831

Jesse Taylor holds the role of Wildlife Manager 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,636.

David Johnson

Auditor 3/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$78,576
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$78,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,548
Employee ID
706941

David Johnson works as a Auditor 3 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. David earned $78,576 in 2026.