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 6
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Deanna Meyer holds the role of Education Program Director 1 at Education within Human Capital. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,121.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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At Education, Sabrina Mcclure serves as a Special Schools Teacher within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,762.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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At Education, Robin Grove serves as a Special Schools Teacher within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,695.
Sbe Communications Coordinator/Education
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Joshua Walton is a Sbe Communications Coordinator at Education within TN State Board of Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,513.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Adam Rollins is a Education Consultant 3 at Education within Research. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,507.
Education Rgnl Academic Consultant/Education
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At Education, Monica Frideczky serves as a Education Rgnl Academic Consultant within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,300.
Tpcsc Coordinator 2/Education
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Magdalena Lund holds the role of Tpcsc Coordinator 2 at Education within Charter Commission. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,064.
Tpcsc Coordinator 2/Education
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Gomer Pascual holds the role of Tpcsc Coordinator 2 at Education within Charter Commission. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,973.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Matthew Bowser works as a Education Consultant 3 for Education within Federal Programs. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $100,688 in 2026.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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At Education, Sarah Arnold serves as a Education Program Director 1 within Whole Child. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,656.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Mark Jackson is a Education Consultant 3 at Education within Accountability. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,651.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Erin Glenn is a Education Consultant 4 at Education within Human Capital. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,452.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Heather Ketter works as a Education Program Director 1 for Education within Academic Offices. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $100,128 in 2026.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Christopher Whitehead works as a Education Program Director 1 for Education within Early Childhood Education. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $100,008 in 2026.
Education Consol Finance Consultant/Education
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At Education, Cindy Smith serves as a Education Consol Finance Consultant within Finance & Internal Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,816.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Monique Bird is a Special Schools Teacher at Education within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.
Ss Registered Nurse 4/Education
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Kristy Gentry works as a Ss Registered Nurse 4 for Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. Kristy earned $99,360 in 2026.
Software Developer-Adv/Education
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Justin Meshew holds the role of Software Developer-Adv at Education within Technology. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,360.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Kimberly Reznicek works as a Education Consultant 4 for Education within Academic Offices. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $99,202 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Andrew Joiner is a Special Schools Teacher at Education within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,991.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Heather Lawson holds the role of Education Consultant 4 at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,794.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Derwin Wright holds the role of Special Schools Teacher at Education within York Institute. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,783.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Henri Murphy is a Education Consultant 4 at Education within Early Childhood Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,727.
Education Rgnl Data Consultant/Education
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Brandie Arnold works as a Education Rgnl Data Consultant for Education within Center of Regional Excellence. Their status is full-time. Brandie earned $98,696 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Lexi Wilkinson is a Special Schools Teacher-Nc at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,654.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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At Education, Erin Christian serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Federal Programs and Oversight. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,466.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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At Education, Alisha Hill serves as a Education Consultant 4 within Human Capital. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,354.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Brian Caine works as a Education Consultant 3 for Education within Academic Offices. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $98,339 in 2026.
Ss Education Consultant 4/Education
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Elizabeth Street is a Ss Education Consultant 4 at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,267.
Education Program Administrator 1/Education
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Gavernell Banks works as a Education Program Administrator 1 for Education within Academic Offices. Their status is full-time. Gavernell earned $98,117 in 2026.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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At Education, Elizabeth Davis serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Whole Child. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,088.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Christine Rockwood works as a Education Consultant 3 for Education within Special Programs. Their status is full-time. Christine earned $98,077 in 2026.
Statistical Research Specialist/Education
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Hyee Sun Chun works as a Statistical Research Specialist for Education within Accountability. Their status is full-time. Hyee earned $98,024 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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Casey Sloan works as a Special Schools Teacher for Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. Casey earned $98,016 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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At Education, Everett James serves as a Special Schools Teacher within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,010.
Education Rgnl Data Consultant/Education
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Melissa Teat works as a Education Rgnl Data Consultant for Education within Center of Regional Excellence. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $97,932 in 2026.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Heather Piergies holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education within Special Programs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,823.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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At Education, Laurie Bruce serves as a Education Consultant 4 within Special Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,816.
Education Consultant 3/Education
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Nancy Williams is a Education Consultant 3 at Education within Accountability. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,605.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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At Education, Catherine Phillips serves as a Education Consultant 4 within College Career Technical Edu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,501.