Metro Nashville / Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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The Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 72 employees with median total compensation of $73,294; the highest distinct record was $178,264.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 72 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,294) — 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 $113,608 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $24,149. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 11 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $2.7M — | 59 — | $45,154 — |
| 2016 | $3M ▲ 11.0% | 60 ▲ 1.7% | $47,752 ▲ 5.8% |
| 2017 | $3.4M ▲ 12.5% | 63 ▲ 5.0% | $53,401 ▲ 11.8% |
| 2018 | $3.5M ▲ 3.9% | 67 ▲ 6.3% | $51,228 ▼ 4.1% |
| 2019 | $3.4M ▼ 1.9% | 61 ▼ 9.0% | $56,654 ▲ 10.6% |
| 2020 | $3.6M ▲ 5.1% | 70 ▲ 14.8% | $50,508 ▼ 10.8% |
| 2021 | $3.8M ▲ 5.7% | 70 ±0% | $52,981 ▲ 4.9% |
| 2022 | $3.6M ▼ 4.8% | 75 ▲ 7.1% | $47,350 ▼ 10.6% |
| 2023 | $3.7M ▲ 2.7% | 85 ▲ 13.3% | $43,646 ▼ 7.8% |
| 2024 | $166.3K ▼ 95.5% | 1 ▼ 98.8% | $166,276 ▲ 281.0% |
| 2025 | $5.3M ▲ 3104.1% | 72 ▲ 7100.0% | $73,294 ▼ 55.9% |
Every role here
9 titles have enough holders to report on, listed alphabetically with the number of people in each.
Record list
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Exe Administrator Police/Fire/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Amanda Sweet works as a Exe Administrator Police/Fire for Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. Amanda earned $178,264 in 2025.
Crime Laboratory Director/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Vanessa Martinucci is a Crime Laboratory Director at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $143,948.
Administrative Services Division Manager/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Heather Watson is a Administrative Services Division Manager at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $138,190.
Crime Lab Assistant Director/Quality As Manager/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Emily Bright holds the role of Crime Lab Assistant Director/Quality As Manager at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,441.
Police Lieutenant/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Christopher Blackwell serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2021 pay totaled $124,867.
Crime Lab Dna Technical Lead/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Winston Walker serves as a Crime Lab Dna Technical Lead. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,847.
Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Sarah Turner is a Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $118,217.
Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Ryan Kent holds the role of Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,135.
Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Julie Ellis works as a Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor for Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. Julie earned $113,608 in 2025.
Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Monica Kent works as a Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor for Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. Monica earned $113,608 in 2025.
Crime Lab IT Manager/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Phillip Townsend is a Crime Lab IT Manager at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $111,095.
Police Captain/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Karl Roller Jr is a Police Captain at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2015 total compensation came to $108,454.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Lisa Whitaker serves as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,026.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Rhonda Evans works as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4 for Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. Rhonda earned $106,999 in 2025.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Felicia Click holds the role of Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,971.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Amber Smith serves as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,525.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Rebecca Hooper serves as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,456.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Nicole Dowell holds the role of Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,290.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Reika Haskell works as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4 for Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. Reika earned $103,767 in 2025.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Lisa Branch is a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $103,767.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Jessica Brooks serves as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,767.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Benjamin Deblanc serves as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,969.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 1/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Jacqueline Cockrill is a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 1 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $95,804.
Crime Lab Evid Recv Supervisor/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Anya Bender works as a Crime Lab Evid Recv Supervisor for Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. Anya earned $95,437 in 2025.
Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Philip Smith works as a Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor for Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. Philip earned $93,536 in 2017.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Melissa Oswald holds the role of Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,224.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Jessica Davis is a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $92,304.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Delanie Walker works as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2 for Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. Delanie earned $89,226 in 2025.
Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Julia Hooper holds the role of Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. In 2018, their total compensation was $88,940.
Crime Lab IT Manager/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Kristin Heil serves as a Crime Lab IT Manager. Their 2021 pay totaled $87,420.
Crime Lab Assistant Director/Quality As Manager/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Lorita Marsh holds the role of Crime Lab Assistant Director/Quality As Manager at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,208.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Kayla Fulton holds the role of Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. In 2023, their total compensation was $83,560.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Mackenzie Matney serves as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,198.
Administrative Services Officer 4/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Marshall Kemp is a Administrative Services Officer 4 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $83,190.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Lindsey Mclean serves as a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,992.
Crime Lab Evid Recv Supervisor/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Lou Corcoran is a Crime Lab Evid Recv Supervisor at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $82,879.
Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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At Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab, Donald Carman serves as a Crime Lab Forensic Supervisor. Their 2018 pay totaled $82,848.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Kara Houser is a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 2 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2025 total compensation came to $82,832.
Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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Monica Kent is a Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3 at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. 2022 total compensation came to $82,479.
Police Support Technician/Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab
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William Jackson holds the role of Police Support Technician at Metro Nashville Police Department, Crime Lab. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,721.