Tennessee / Agriculture
Agency file
The Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.
In 2026, this agency had 744 employees with median total compensation of $53,027; 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 744 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($53,027) — 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 $82,572 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,030. 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 12
Forestry Aide 2/Agriculture
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Timothy Collins works as a Forestry Aide 2 for Agriculture within West TN District. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $50,280 in 2026.
Forestry Aide 2/Agriculture
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Michael Farmer is a Forestry Aide 2 at Agriculture within East TN District. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,280.
Forestry Aide 2/Agriculture
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Paul Gatlin holds the role of Forestry Aide 2 at Agriculture within Highland Rim District. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,280.
Forestry Aide 2/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Travis Wice serves as a Forestry Aide 2 within East TN District. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,280.
Storekeeper 2/Agriculture
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Claudia Massa holds the role of Storekeeper 2 at Agriculture within Cis-Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,150.
Food & Dairy Inspector 2*/Agriculture
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Sharen Ealy works as a Food & Dairy Inspector 2* for Agriculture within Cis-Food. Their status is full-time. Sharen earned $50,038 in 2026.
Commodity Program Specialist/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Grace Powers serves as a Commodity Program Specialist within Commodity Distribution. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,004.
Weights & Measures Inspector/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Russell Bayless serves as a Weights & Measures Inspector within Weights and Measures. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,992.
Weights & Measures Inspector/Agriculture
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John Hodges holds the role of Weights & Measures Inspector at Agriculture within Weights and Measures. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,668.
Weights & Measures Inspector/Agriculture
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Antonio Johnson holds the role of Weights & Measures Inspector at Agriculture within Weights and Measures. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,668.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Tammy Miller serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Cis-Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,668.
Food & Dairy Inspector 2*/Agriculture
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Aimee Murphy holds the role of Food & Dairy Inspector 2* at Agriculture within Cis-Food. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,668.
Administrative Assistant 2/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Christian Mcnair serves as a Administrative Assistant 2 within Pesticides. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,500.
Food & Dairy Inspector 3/Agriculture
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Brian Young works as a Food & Dairy Inspector 3 for Agriculture within Cis-Food. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $49,500 in 2026.
Forestry Technician/Agriculture
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Kelly Carter is a Forestry Technician at Agriculture within Cumberland District. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,438.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Laura Dowdy serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Reforestation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,077.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Amy Ison serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within West TN District. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,067.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Agriculture
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Patricia Madere holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Agriculture within Highland Rim District. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,067.
Animal Health Technician/Agriculture
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Tori Curry works as a Animal Health Technician for Agriculture within Animal Health Program. Their status is full-time. Tori earned $48,899 in 2026.
Plant Inspector 2*/Agriculture
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Aubree Morrison works as a Plant Inspector 2* for Agriculture within Plant Certification. Their status is full-time. Aubree earned $48,876 in 2026.
Food & Dairy Inspector 2*/Agriculture
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Garrett Roper is a Food & Dairy Inspector 2* at Agriculture within Cis-Food. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,876.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Agriculture
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Freda Holt holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Agriculture within Cis-Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,872.
Weights & Measures Inspector/Agriculture
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Steve Allen works as a Weights & Measures Inspector for Agriculture within Weights and Measures. Their status is full-time. Steve earned $48,872 in 2026.
Weights & Measures Inspector/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Scott Garrison serves as a Weights & Measures Inspector within Weights and Measures. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,872.
Weights & Measures Inspector/Agriculture
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Trae Mcillwain holds the role of Weights & Measures Inspector at Agriculture within Weights and Measures. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,872.
Weights & Measures Inspector/Agriculture
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Anthony Murri holds the role of Weights & Measures Inspector at Agriculture within Weights and Measures. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,872.
Plant Inspector 2*/Agriculture
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Myah Reeves is a Plant Inspector 2* at Agriculture within Plant Certification. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,872.
Plant Inspector 2*/Agriculture
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Matthew Carpenter is a Plant Inspector 2* at Agriculture within Plant Certification. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,732.
Agricultural Scientist Asc/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Celine Basham serves as a Agricultural Scientist Asc within Technical Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,684.
Food & Dairy Inspector 3/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Samuel Denney serves as a Food & Dairy Inspector 3 within Cis-Food. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,684.
Agricultural Scientist Asc/Agriculture
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Audrey Eza is a Agricultural Scientist Asc at Agriculture within Technical Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,684.
Agricultural Scientist Asc/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Rhett Lyles serves as a Agricultural Scientist Asc within Technical Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,684.
Veterinary Histology Technician Asc/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Sydney O'Donald serves as a Veterinary Histology Technician Asc within Technical Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,684.
Agricultural Scientist Asc/Agriculture
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Leah Platt works as a Agricultural Scientist Asc for Agriculture within Technical Services. Their status is full-time. Leah earned $48,684 in 2026.
Agricultural Scientist Asc/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Keiluhn Pulis serves as a Agricultural Scientist Asc within Technical Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,684.
Forestry Technician/Agriculture
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William Maddox is a Forestry Technician at Agriculture within Highland Rim District. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,635.
Pesticides Inspector 2*/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, Jason Beckwith serves as a Pesticides Inspector 2* within Pesticides. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,372.
Food & Dairy Inspector 2*/Agriculture
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At Agriculture, David Clark serves as a Food & Dairy Inspector 2* within Cis-Food. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,372.
Weights & Measures Inspector/Agriculture
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Joseph Harris works as a Weights & Measures Inspector for Agriculture within Weights and Measures. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $48,372 in 2026.
Food & Dairy Inspector 2*/Agriculture
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Isaac Kelton holds the role of Food & Dairy Inspector 2* at Agriculture within Cis-Food. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,372.