Tennessee / Education
Agency file
The Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 988 employees with median total compensation of $78,246; the highest distinct record was $285,378.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 988 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,246) — 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 $120,227 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $37,980. 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 4
Education Program Director 1/Education
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April Ebbinger is a Education Program Director 1 at Education within Special Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,316.
Tpcsc Director/Education
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At Education, Lawrence Walker serves as a Tpcsc Director within Charter Commission. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,212.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Darlene Estes is a Education Program Director 2 at Education within Standards and Materials. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,200.
Ss Registered Nurse 4/Education
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Lora Tompkins works as a Ss Registered Nurse 4 for Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. Lora earned $114,860 in 2026.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Jiyun Moon holds the role of Education Program Director 2 at Education within Accountability. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,396.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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At Education, Kristy Chaffin serves as a Education Program Director 1 within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,396.
Education Rgnl Academic Consultant/Education
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Jennifer Briggs works as a Education Rgnl Academic Consultant for Education within Center of Regional Excellence. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $114,044 in 2026.
Education Consol Finance Consultant/Education
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Taffe Bishop works as a Education Consol Finance Consultant for Education within Finance & Internal Operations. Their status is full-time. Taffe earned $113,569 in 2026.
IT Manager-Sr/Education
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At Education, Bryan Haddock serves as a IT Manager-Sr within Technology. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,980.
Programmer/Analyst 4/Education
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Gregory Marcum works as a Programmer/Analyst 4 for Education within Technology. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $112,416 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Lea Keith holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,234.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Melisa Fuhrmeister holds the role of Education Consultant 4 at Education within Special Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,112.
Tpcsc Deputy Director/Education
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At Education, Margaret Stampley serves as a Tpcsc Deputy Director within Charter Commission. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,008.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Heather Anderson works as a Education Program Director 1 for Education within Special Education. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $111,714 in 2026.
Education Rgnl Academic Consultant/Education
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Cynthia Ables is a Education Rgnl Academic Consultant at Education within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,421.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Crystal Mccarver is a Education Program Director 2 at Education within Federal Programs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,398.
Information Systems Manager 1/Education
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Christopher Crutcher is a Information Systems Manager 1 at Education within Technology. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,312.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Laquisha Oliver is a Education Consultant 4 at Education within General Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,298.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Heather Farley works as a Education Consultant 4 for Education within Federal Programs and Oversight. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $110,204 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Education
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Crista Whitney holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 3 at Education within Executive Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,036.
Associate Counsel/Education
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At Education, Jamison Ball serves as a Associate Counsel within General Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,005.
Information Systems Technician Cons/Education
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At Education, Jared Copeland serves as a Information Systems Technician Cons within Technology. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,992.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Kimberlie Baggett is a Special Schools Teacher-Nc at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,760.
Associate Counsel/Education
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At Education, Marleecia Lizarraga serves as a Associate Counsel within General Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,754.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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At Education, Tammy Gardner serves as a Special Schools Teacher within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,855.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Jessie Gold works as a Education Program Director 1 for Education within Human Capital. Their status is full-time. Jessie earned $108,371 in 2026.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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At Education, Dana Johnson serves as a Education Consultant 4 within General Counsel-Special Population. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,359.
Software Developer-Lead/Education
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At Education, Anthony Queen serves as a Software Developer-Lead within Technology. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,258.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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James Gateley is a Education Consultant 4 at Education within Federal Programs and Oversight. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,064.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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At Education, Darcy Mcafee serves as a Special Schools Teacher within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,018.
Education Program Administrator 1/Education
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At Education, Marlea Finch serves as a Education Program Administrator 1 within Child Nutrition. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,805.
Education Rgnl Academic Consultant/Education
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At Education, Melissa Johnson serves as a Education Rgnl Academic Consultant within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,794.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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At Education, Jenea Jackson serves as a Special Schools Teacher within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,717.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Hyrm Sain holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,117.
Education Program Administrator 2/Education
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At Education, Eric Wulff serves as a Education Program Administrator 2 within Accountability. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,034.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Alison Gauld works as a Education Consultant 4 for Education within Special Education. Their status is full-time. Alison earned $106,985 in 2026.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Jamie Eldridge works as a Education Consultant 4 for Education within Federal Programs and Oversight. Their status is full-time. Jamie earned $106,970 in 2026.
Public Health Nursing Con 2/Education
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Amanda Johnson holds the role of Public Health Nursing Con 2 at Education within Special Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,788.
Software Developer-Adv/Education
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Ryan Dailey is a Software Developer-Adv at Education within Technology. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,644.
HR Manager 2/Education
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Kandi Hall holds the role of HR Manager 2 at Education within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,531.