Tennessee / Department of Disability and Aging

Agency file

Department of Disability and Aging

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Disability and Aging delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2026, this agency had 1,679 employees with median total compensation of $57,024; the highest distinct record was $377,425.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $107.6M
Employees: 1,679
Median total: $57,024
Highest record: $377,425

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$3,732$141,773+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,679 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($57,024) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $62,963 (98%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1,143 (2%)
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

$41,748

$46,893

$57,024

$70,836

$98,935

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $98,935 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,748. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Idd Direct Suppt Professional

258 · $42,516

Social Counselor 2*

247 · $48,804

Idd Program Specialist 3

199 · $57,576

Development Services Program Coor 2

54 · $67,628

Case Management Program Specialist

47 · $60,406

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

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Susan Scott

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$63,036

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $63,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,036
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,253
Employee ID: 109162

Susan Scott works as a Case Management Program Specialist for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Susan earned $63,036 in 2026.

Tina Durham

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,967

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $61,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,479
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,967
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,124
Employee ID: 216743

Tina Durham is a Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,967.

Elizabeth Mounts

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,952

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $62,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,952
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,246
Employee ID: 280071

Elizabeth Mounts is a Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,952.

Rhoda Dennis

Idd Investigator 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,928

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $62,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,244
Employee ID: 372185

Rhoda Dennis is a Idd Investigator 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,928.

Lisa Johnson

Teis Program Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,917

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $61,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,917
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,120
Employee ID: 307340

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lisa Johnson serves as a Teis Program Coordinator within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,917.

Jacobi Hammond

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,916

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $62,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,916
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,243
Employee ID: 219677

Jacobi Hammond holds the role of Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,916.

Kasi Hire

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,680

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $61,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,504
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,098
Employee ID: 385240

At Department of Disability and Aging, Kasi Hire serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,680.

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.

Carla Winebarger

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,607

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $61,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,607
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,092
Employee ID: 141251

Carla Winebarger works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Carla earned $62,607 in 2026.

Wendy Freeman

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,597

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $61,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,469
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,094
Employee ID: 131291

Wendy Freeman is a Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,597.

Carolyn Finnegan

Training Officer 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,523

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $61,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,523
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leeann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,088
Employee ID: 121504

Carolyn Finnegan works as a Training Officer 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Carolyn earned $62,523 in 2026.

Paula Otto

A&S Facilitator 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,621
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,989
Employee ID: 495485

Paula Otto works as a A&S Facilitator 1 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Paula earned $62,489 in 2026.

Kimberly Johnson

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,436

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $62,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,436
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,203
Employee ID: 162456

Kimberly Johnson is a Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,436.

Megan Marlow

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,418

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $61,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,398
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,418
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,085
Employee ID: 552513

Megan Marlow works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $62,418 in 2026.

Annette Lowe

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,402

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $60,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,402
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,075
Employee ID: 451021

Annette Lowe works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Annette earned $62,402 in 2026.

Tracy Paul

Maintenance Plumber 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,396

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $60,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,075
Employee ID: 116709

Tracy Paul works as a Maintenance Plumber 2 for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $62,396 in 2026.

Dionne Fisher

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,396

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $60,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,396
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,075
Employee ID: 574241

Dionne Fisher works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Katie Beckett Waiver. Their status is full-time. Dionne earned $62,396 in 2026.

Crystal Stinson

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,395

Sub-department: Katie Beckett Waiver
Base pay: $60,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,395
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,075
Employee ID: 467725

At Department of Disability and Aging, Crystal Stinson serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Katie Beckett Waiver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,395.

Michael Chideckel

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,389

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,489
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,389
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,075
Employee ID: 588627

Michael Chideckel holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,389.

Jerry Jones

HR Generalist 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,328

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $62,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,328
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,194
Employee ID: 338639

Jerry Jones is a HR Generalist 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,328.

Heather Peterson

Registered Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,328

Sub-department: East Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $62,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,328
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,194
Employee ID: 623831

Heather Peterson is a Registered Nurse 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,328.

Sarah Woodcock

A&S Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,268

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $62,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,268
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,189
Employee ID: 623706

Sarah Woodcock is a A&S Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,268.

Vincent Antolino

Medical Equipment Fabricator/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,131

Sub-department: Seating & Positioning Clinics
Base pay: $60,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,459
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,131
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,056
Employee ID: 386321

Vincent Antolino holds the role of Medical Equipment Fabricator at Department of Disability and Aging within Seating & Positioning Clinics. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,131.

Carrie Bowling

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,131

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,459
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,131
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,056
Employee ID: 427602

At Department of Disability and Aging, Carrie Bowling serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,131.

Angela Vann

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$62,123

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $60,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,487
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,123
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,053
Employee ID: 126824

Angela Vann works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $62,123 in 2026.

Holli Blevins

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,918

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $60,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,486
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,918
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,036
Employee ID: 452453

Holli Blevins holds the role of Case Management Program Specialist at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,918.

Edward Mcclain

Idd Program Specialist 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,872

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $60,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,872
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,035
Employee ID: 108192

At Department of Disability and Aging, Edward Mcclain serves as a Idd Program Specialist 2* within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,872.

Lisa Davis

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,872

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $61,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,872
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,156
Employee ID: 117868

At Department of Disability and Aging, Lisa Davis serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,872.

Susan Gass

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,872

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $61,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,872
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,156
Employee ID: 140605

Susan Gass is a Social Counselor 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,872.

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.

Vicky Harmon

HR Generalist 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,819

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $60,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,819
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,027
Employee ID: 138460

At Department of Disability and Aging, Vicky Harmon serves as a HR Generalist 1 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.

Vanessa Crawford

Administrative Assistant 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,796

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $60,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,796
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,026
Employee ID: 145655

Vanessa Crawford is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,796.

Tiffany Burrell

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,775

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $60,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,775
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,035
Employee ID: 153200

Tiffany Burrell holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,775.

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.

James Spight

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,585

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $60,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,501
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,585
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,007
Employee ID: 147693

James Spight is a Idd Home Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,585.

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.

Karla Hall

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,549

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $60,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,549
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,006
Employee ID: 356806

At Department of Disability and Aging, Karla Hall serves as a Idd Program Specialist 3 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,549.

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.