Tennessee / Health
Agency file
The Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 2,714 employees with median total compensation of $70,395; the highest distinct record was $313,896.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,714 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($70,395) — 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 $127,164 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,911. 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 56
Social Worker 2*/Health
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At Health, Kaylee Wright serves as a Social Worker 2* within Obion County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,460.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Health
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At Health, Jenifer Hughes serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Southcentral Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,448.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Lindsey Carr holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Macon County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,409.
Social Counselor 2*/Health
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April Hensley is a Social Counselor 2* at Health within Hawkins County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,280.
Nutrition Educator/Health
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At Health, Prestiga Gudger serves as a Nutrition Educator within Hardeman County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,094.
Public Health Office Coor/Health
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Samantha Tucker holds the role of Public Health Office Coor at Health within Perry County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,087.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Darby Lambert holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Hardin County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,082.
Certified Pharmacy Technician/Health
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At Health, Penny Taylor serves as a Certified Pharmacy Technician within East Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,052.
Certified Pharmacy Technician/Health
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Kayla Johnson is a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Health within Upper Cumberland Region. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,032.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Kendra Oliver holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within White County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,004.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Health
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Marylynn Pope works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Health within Vital Records. Their status is full-time. Marylynn earned $46,616 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Health
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At Health, Whitney Baltimore serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within West Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,371.
Nutrition Educator/Health
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Sarah Terry works as a Nutrition Educator for Health within Scott County. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $46,306 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Lindsey Vannorstran holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Morgan County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,257.
Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1/Health
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At Health, Kebbyn Johnson serves as a Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1 within Medical Lab Licensing Service. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,236.
Public Health Educator 2*/Health
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At Health, Johana Romero serves as a Public Health Educator 2* within Obion County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,236.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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At Health, Monica Hayes serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within Putnam County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,212.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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Layla Mitchell holds the role of Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health within Newborn Screening. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,206.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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At Health, Karina Mena serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within Crockett County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,200.
Administrative Assistant 1/Health
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At Health, Audra Hutchison serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Mid Cumberland Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,164.
Vital Records Information Assistant/Health
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Vira Tidwell is a Vital Records Information Assistant at Health within Vital Records. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,152.
Dental Assistant 3/Health
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Shian Stewart holds the role of Dental Assistant 3 at Health within Carter County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,104.
Grants Analyst 2*/Health
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Patricia Williams holds the role of Grants Analyst 2* at Health within Division of Administrative Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,039.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Connie Hutcherson works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* for Health within Tipton County. Their status is full-time. Connie earned $46,011 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Health
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Keyuna Roberts holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Health within Northeast Region. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,996.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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Selena Bell is a Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health within Community & Environmental Disease Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,972.
Social Counselor 2*/Health
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At Health, Abigail Goozie serves as a Social Counselor 2* within Upper Cumberland Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,948.
Managed Care Specialist 1/Health
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Tricia Smith works as a Managed Care Specialist 1 for Health within Maternal/Child Health Secretary. Their status is full-time. Tricia earned $45,916 in 2026.
Social Counselor 2*/Health
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At Health, Deonis Bells serves as a Social Counselor 2* within Hardeman County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,900.
Public Health Educator 2*/Health
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Elizabeth Burton is a Public Health Educator 2* at Health within Lake County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,900.
Public Health Educator 2*/Health
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Myra Miller is a Public Health Educator 2* at Health within Hamblen County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,900.
Public Health Educator 2*/Health
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Megan Webb works as a Public Health Educator 2* for Health within Carroll County. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $45,900 in 2026.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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Brielle Jackson holds the role of Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health within Newborn Screening. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,778.
Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1/Health
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At Health, Sheila Speakman serves as a Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1 within Health Related Boards. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,756.
Nutritionist 2/Health
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Loren Runions is a Nutritionist 2 at Health within Maury County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,683.
Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1/Health
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At Health, Latia Davis serves as a Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1 within Health Related Boards. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,683.
Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1/Health
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At Health, Erica Johnson serves as a Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1 within Board of Nursing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,683.
Public Health Office Coor/Health
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Brenda Winningham is a Public Health Office Coor at Health within Pickette County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,677.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Savannah Sparks is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Putnam County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,672.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Kaci Walden works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* for Health within Rhea County. Their status is full-time. Kaci earned $45,532 in 2026.