Tennessee / Department of Disability and Aging
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 7
HR Manager 1/Department of Disability and Aging
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Jeffery Langford is a HR Manager 1 at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,216.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Department of Disability and Aging
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Amanda Boulware holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within Commission on Aging/Disability. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,108.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Department of Disability and Aging
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Jeanene Hunt works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Jeanene earned $87,023 in 2026.
Idd Investigator 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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At Department of Disability and Aging, Carla Mayes serves as a Idd Investigator 3 within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,953.
Development Services Regnl Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging
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Melissa Hafeli holds the role of Development Services Regnl Program Director at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Regional Offc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,933.
Registered Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging
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Marie Isobel Villa is a Registered Nurse 2* at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,773.
Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Freda Morgan works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Freda earned $86,736 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Karen Morgan is a Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,457.
Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Maryann Oallares is a Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,400.
Idd On-Call Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging
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Kristina Baker holds the role of Idd On-Call Coordinator at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,299.
Idd Investigator 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Carri Scroggins is a Idd Investigator 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,251.
Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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At Department of Disability and Aging, Avalyn Hunt serves as a Registered Nurse 3 within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,232.
Community Homes Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging
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At Department of Disability and Aging, Roxie Whitehorn serves as a Community Homes Program Director within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,115.
Seat/Position Clinician/Department of Disability and Aging
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Nicole Richardson holds the role of Seat/Position Clinician at Department of Disability and Aging within Seating & Positioning Clinics. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,060.
Aging Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging
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Lakika King is a Aging Program Director at Department of Disability and Aging within Commission on Aging/Disability. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,878.
Mh/Idd Investigations Tr Coordinator/Department of Disability and Aging
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At Department of Disability and Aging, Tiffani Alley serves as a Mh/Idd Investigations Tr Coordinator within Protection From Harm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,684.
Development Services Regnl Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging
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Joann Hinkle holds the role of Development Services Regnl Program Director at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,680.
Idd Investigator 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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James White holds the role of Idd Investigator 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,610.
Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Brianna Woodard is a Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,548.
Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Bella Rea Abing holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Middle Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,200.
Education Consultant 2/Department of Disability and Aging
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Catherine Pippin holds the role of Education Consultant 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,140.
Education Consultant 2/Department of Disability and Aging
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Emily Greer is a Education Consultant 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,132.
Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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At Department of Disability and Aging, Cassondra Smith serves as a Registered Nurse 3 within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,080.
Idd Investigator 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Kevin Smith holds the role of Idd Investigator 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,036.
Web Administrator/Department of Disability and Aging
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Alexandria Eddings works as a Web Administrator for Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. Alexandria earned $85,008 in 2026.
Teis District Administrator/Department of Disability and Aging
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Angie Powell works as a Teis District Administrator for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Angie earned $84,768 in 2026.
Teis District Administrator/Department of Disability and Aging
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Alissa Ongie works as a Teis District Administrator for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Alissa earned $84,701 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 2*/Department of Disability and Aging
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At Department of Disability and Aging, Regina Laureano serves as a Registered Nurse 2* within West Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,636.
Development Services Regnl Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging
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Carly Carlton works as a Development Services Regnl Program Director for Department of Disability and Aging within TN Early Intervention System. Their status is full-time. Carly earned $84,479 in 2026.
Grants Program Manager/Department of Disability and Aging
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At Department of Disability and Aging, Barbara Bridges serves as a Grants Program Manager within Commission on Aging/Disability. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,254.
Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Erica Hardy works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Erica earned $84,000 in 2026.
Idd Director/Department of Disability and Aging
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Mackenzie Baker is a Idd Director at Department of Disability and Aging within Commission on Aging/Disability. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,880.
Idd Investigator 2/Department of Disability and Aging
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Deborah Posey 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 $83,287.
Development Services Regnl Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging
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Amber Jones is a Development Services Regnl Program Director at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,942.
Speech & Lang Pathologist/Department of Disability and Aging
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Trinette Payne works as a Speech & Lang Pathologist for Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Homes. Their status is full-time. Trinette earned $82,800 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Whitney Macon is a Registered Nurse 3 at Department of Disability and Aging within East Tennessee Homes. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,608.
Mh/Idd Program Director/Department of Disability and Aging
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Allison Moore holds the role of Mh/Idd Program Director at Department of Disability and Aging within Didd Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,576.
Legislative Assistant Director/Department of Disability and Aging
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Dane Mortensen is a Legislative Assistant Director at Department of Disability and Aging within Commission on Aging/Disability. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,452.
Development Services Program Coor 2/Department of Disability and Aging
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Adrienne Riggs is a Development Services Program Coor 2 at Department of Disability and Aging within West Tennessee Regional Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,358.
Idd Investigator 3/Department of Disability and Aging
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Johnny Hurt works as a Idd Investigator 3 for Department of Disability and Aging within Protection From Harm. Their status is full-time. Johnny earned $82,224 in 2026.