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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 17

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.

Kyra Keathley

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,434

Sub-department: West Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $60,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,434
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,007
Employee ID: 120765

Kyra Keathley holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,434.

Kimberly Pierce

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,368

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $61,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,368
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,114
Employee ID: 140021

Kimberly Pierce 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 $61,368.

Laura Haskin

Dda Quality Reviewer 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,295

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,295
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,989
Employee ID: 466737

At Department of Disability and Aging, Laura Haskin serves as a Dda Quality Reviewer 2 within Didd Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,295.

Kemmie Douglas

A&S Facilitator 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,282

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,282
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: DeNean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,990
Employee ID: 598098

Kemmie Douglas works as a A&S Facilitator 2 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Kemmie earned $61,282 in 2026.

Katrina Akuaku

Development Services Program Coor 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,272

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $61,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,272
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,106
Employee ID: 131150

Katrina Akuaku holds the role of Development Services Program Coor 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,272.

Lisa Chapman

Idd Program Specialist 3/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,077

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $59,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,077
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,967
Employee ID: 430445

Lisa Chapman works as a Idd Program Specialist 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $61,077 in 2026.

Brandon Gibson

Physical Therapy Assistant (Lic)/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,042

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Regional Offc
Base pay: $59,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,330
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,042
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,976
Employee ID: 597915

Brandon Gibson is a Physical Therapy Assistant (Lic) at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,042.

Donna Stephens

Idd Program Specialist 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$61,041

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $59,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,041
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,964
Employee ID: 149278

Donna Stephens is a Idd Program Specialist 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,041.

Michael Banez

Idd Investigator 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,948

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $60,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,948
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Beltran

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,079
Employee ID: 701257

Michael Banez holds the role of Idd Investigator 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,948.

Cherie Smith

HR Generalist 1/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,902

Sub-department: DIDD Administration
Base pay: $59,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,902
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,956
Employee ID: 569830

Cherie Smith holds the role of HR Generalist 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,902.

Constance Tiller

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,898

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $59,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,898
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,953
Employee ID: 255412

At Department of Disability and Aging, Constance Tiller serves as a Case Management Program Specialist within East Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,898.

Shirleen Gonzales

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,849

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $59,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,849
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,949
Employee ID: 407119

At Department of Disability and Aging, Shirleen Gonzales serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,849.

William Dorsey

Case Management Program Specialist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,840

Sub-department: East Tennessee Regional Office
Base pay: $59,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,840
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,951
Employee ID: 111148

William Dorsey works as a Case Management Program Specialist for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Regional Office. Their status is full-time. William earned $60,840 in 2026.

Jennifer Shope

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,804

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,804
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,067
Employee ID: 143052

Jennifer Shope 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 $60,804.

David Ayers

Idd Investigator 2/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,732

Sub-department: Protection from Harm
Base pay: $60,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,732
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,061
Employee ID: 462511

David Ayers works as a Idd Investigator 2 for Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. David earned $60,732 in 2026.

Shewronda Stringer

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,660

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,660
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Davis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,055
Employee ID: 158641

At Department of Disability and Aging, Shewronda Stringer serves as a Social Counselor 2* within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,660.

Shalanda Baker

Idd Home Manager/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,591

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,591
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 139805

Shalanda Baker is a Idd Home Manager at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,591.

Angela Sorrells

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,556

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $59,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,556
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,925
Employee ID: 111239

Angela Sorrells 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 $60,556.

Andrea Smith

Social Counselor 2*/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,540

Sub-department: TN Early Intervention System
Base pay: $60,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,540
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,045
Employee ID: 157914

Andrea Smith works as a Social Counselor 2* for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Andrea earned $60,540 in 2026.

Karen Campbell

Respiratory Care Therapist/Department of Disability and Aging

2026 total comp

$60,530

Sub-department: West Tennessee Homes
Base pay: $58,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,530
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Beata

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,913
Employee ID: 525990

Karen Campbell is a Respiratory Care Therapist at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,530.