Tennessee / Department of Disability and Aging / Licensed Practical Nurse 3

Job-title file

Licensed Practical Nurse 3

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

27 employees hold this title in Department of Disability and Aging. Median total compensation for the role is $58,986, above the department median of $57,024.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $58,986
Agency median: $57,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$45,204$64,696+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 27 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Licensed Practical Nurse 3 pay vs. Tennessee

Across all employers in Tennessee, the median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — about 20,830 people — is $58,870. Department of Disability and Aging pays a median base salary of $53,580 for this role, 9% below that figure — about the 36th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Disability and Aging sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$41,110

$49,170

$58,870

$62,650

$67,540

Department of Disability and Aging median · $53,580

The bar is the range of annual wages for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses across every employer in Tennessee, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Disability and Aging’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — about 648,410 people — is $64,400. Department of Disability and Aging’s median base salary is 17% below that national figure, about the 16th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$49,740

$59,000

$64,400

$76,030

$83,440

Department of Disability and Aging median · $53,580

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Tennessee range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Disability and Aging is $56,994, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Tennessee

Licensed Practical Nurse 3 is held in 3 Tennessee departments. In Department of Disability and Aging, the median of $58,986 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Health

$56,694 · 3

Mental Health

$56,625 · 25

Median total compensation for the Licensed Practical Nurse 3 role in other Tennesseedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Licensed Practical Nurse beyond Tennessee

This role is reported in 19 jurisdictions. In Tennessee, the median of $54,225 ranks #6 of 19. See Licensed Practical Nurse across all of Tennessee →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$93,235 · 7

$87,998 · 35

$69,250 · 92

$66,031 · 633

$57,009 · 49

$53,558 · 179

New York Public Authorities

$50,162 · 619

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$49,359 · 40

Median total compensation for comparable Licensed Practical Nurse roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Disability and Aging

Record list

Employees with this title

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Virginia Pirtle

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,765

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $60,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,889
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,765
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,073
Employee ID: 130446

Virginia Pirtle holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,765.

Rebecca Knight

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$64,633

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $60,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,913
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,633
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,060
Employee ID: 125020

Rebecca Knight holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,633.

Danielle Browning

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,852

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $59,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,020
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,852
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,986
Employee ID: 151434

At Department of Disability and Aging, Danielle Browning serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,852.

Jennifer Janiro

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,440

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $59,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,896
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,440
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,962
Employee ID: 438194

Jennifer Janiro works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $63,440 in 2026.

Tonia Bessling

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,258

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,258
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Wright

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,902
Employee ID: 379792

At Department of Disability and Aging, Tonia Bessling serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,258.

Elizabeth Scott

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,632

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,928
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,632
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,892
Employee ID: 116563

Elizabeth Scott holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,632.

Blessing Omorodion

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,835

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $60,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,835
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Omoaruse

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,015
Employee ID: 379793

Blessing Omorodion works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Blessing earned $61,835 in 2026.

Jeannie Southerland

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,638

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $59,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,638
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,999
Employee ID: 126384

At Department of Disability and Aging, Jeannie Southerland serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,638.

Yolonda Hill

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,636

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $57,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,636
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,813
Employee ID: 349924

Yolonda Hill holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,636.

April Smith

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,607

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $57,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,851
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,607
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,813
Employee ID: 131401

April Smith is a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,607.

Tanya Dotson

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,584

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $57,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,584
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,823
Employee ID: 135161

Tanya Dotson works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Tanya earned $61,584 in 2026.

Sherra Yarbrough

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,468

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $57,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,468
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,813
Employee ID: 113137

At Department of Disability and Aging, Sherra Yarbrough serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,468.

Janet Sutherland

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$59,813

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,813
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,851
Employee ID: 135617

Janet Sutherland works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Janet earned $59,813 in 2026.

Angel Crites

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$58,986

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $55,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,986
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,618
Employee ID: 397099

At Department of Disability and Aging, Angel Crites serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,986.

Barbara Clyatt

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$58,906

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $57,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,594
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,906
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,776
Employee ID: 486451

Barbara Clyatt works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Barbara earned $58,906 in 2026.

Stella Prigmore

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$58,260

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,260
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,855
Employee ID: 491262

Stella Prigmore is a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,260.

Shanika Bills

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$58,174

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $56,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,558
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,174
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,718
Employee ID: 640635

Shanika Bills is a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,174.

Charlotte Buchanan

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$57,510

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $54,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,354
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,510
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,513
Employee ID: 128285

At Department of Disability and Aging, Charlotte Buchanan serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,510.

Trevia Shepard

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$57,000

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,750
Employee ID: 716801

At Department of Disability and Aging, Trevia Shepard serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,000.

Toya Nelson

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$54,864

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $54,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,864
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,572
Employee ID: 643113

Toya Nelson is a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,864.

Catherine Minta

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$52,034

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,114
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,034
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,160
Employee ID: 574060

Catherine Minta holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,034.

Edomwonyi Agholor

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$51,312

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $51,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,312
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,276
Employee ID: 509861

Edomwonyi Agholor is a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,312.

Moses Dennis

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$49,416

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $49,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,416
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,118
Employee ID: 519310

Moses Dennis works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Moses earned $49,416 in 2026.

Evaristo Dumbujena

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,452

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,452
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,871
Employee ID: 581902

Evaristo Dumbujena holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,452.

Tobechi Mgboh

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$46,452

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $46,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,452
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,871
Employee ID: 590817

Tobechi Mgboh works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Tobechi earned $46,452 in 2026.

Ogechukwu Amucha

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,204

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Iruoma Princess

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,767
Employee ID: 697834

At Department of Disability and Aging, Ogechukwu Amucha serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,204.

Christiana Ogundijo

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$45,204

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $45,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,767
Employee ID: 533250

Christiana Ogundijo holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,204.