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 57
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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Alexis Hightower works as a Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 for Health within Newborn Screening. Their status is full-time. Alexis earned $45,521 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Ashley Cauthen is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Wilson County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,420.
Vital Records Information Assistant/Health
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At Health, Kathyria Arvelo-Rosa serves as a Vital Records Information Assistant within Vital Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,344.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Health
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Carrie Rogers works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Health within Maternal/Child Health Secretary. Their status is full-time. Carrie earned $45,324 in 2026.
Dental Assistant 2/Health
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Adrienne Cox holds the role of Dental Assistant 2 at Health within East Region. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,301.
Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1/Health
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Karla Vargas Urbina holds the role of Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1 at Health within Revenue Control. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,300.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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At Health, Kelly Fuller serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within Marshall County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,282.
Vital Records Information Assistant/Health
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Ruby Neal is a Vital Records Information Assistant at Health within Vital Records. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,264.
Nutrition Educator/Health
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David Hazlewood works as a Nutrition Educator for Health within Crockett County. Their status is full-time. David earned $45,264 in 2026.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
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Virginia James is a Public Health Office Assistant at Health within Lewis County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,226.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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Imani Lane works as a Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 for Health within Community & Environmental Disease Services. Their status is full-time. Imani earned $45,096 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Emily Cline is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Maury County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,929.
Ph Laboratory Technician 3/Health
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Hope Wilson is a Ph Laboratory Technician 3 at Health within Serology. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,880.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Debra Taylor holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Franklin County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,795.
Managed Care Specialist 1/Health
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Juliet Lauderdale holds the role of Managed Care Specialist 1 at Health within Maternal/Child Health Secretary. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,748.
Dental Assistant 3/Health
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At Health, Megan Davis serves as a Dental Assistant 3 within Upper Cumberland Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,708.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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Dannica Cloyd works as a Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 for Health within Quality Assurance. Their status is full-time. Dannica earned $44,652 in 2026.
Certified Pharmacy Technician/Health
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At Health, Rebecca Blackwood serves as a Certified Pharmacy Technician within West Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,647.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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At Health, Aruna Bonagiri serves as a Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 within Community & Environmental Disease Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,628.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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Kenna Webb holds the role of Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health within Micro Lab Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,628.
Dental Assistant 2/Health
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At Health, Joanna Foster-Leavy serves as a Dental Assistant 2 within Mid Cumberland Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,520.
Ph Laboratory Technician 3/Health
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At Health, Tiffany Golden serves as a Ph Laboratory Technician 3 within Newborn Screening. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,443.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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At Health, Caitlyn Wolaver serves as a Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 within Newborn Screening. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,443.
Ph Laboratory Technician 3/Health
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Grant Ball holds the role of Ph Laboratory Technician 3 at Health within Micro Lab Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,436.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Health
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At Health, Apsara Khadka serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Board of Nursing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,436.
Public Health Office Coor/Health
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At Health, Autumn Webb serves as a Public Health Office Coor within Upper Cumberland Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,436.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Health
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Sandrine Wills is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Health within Maternal/Child Health Secretary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,436.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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Ethan Hoogerheide holds the role of Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health within Radiological Chemistry. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,400.
Dental Assistant 3/Health
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At Health, Catherine Kidwell serves as a Dental Assistant 3 within Mid Cumberland Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,266.
Administrative Assistant 1/Health
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Keychelle Evans works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Health within Southeast Region. Their status is full-time. Keychelle earned $44,220 in 2026.
Vital Records Information Assistant/Health
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Tianna Johnson works as a Vital Records Information Assistant for Health within Vital Records. Their status is full-time. Tianna earned $44,220 in 2026.
Vital Records Information Assistant/Health
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Stephanie Stine is a Vital Records Information Assistant at Health within Vital Records. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,220.
Certified Pharmacy Technician/Health
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Melissa Wallace holds the role of Certified Pharmacy Technician at Health within East Region. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,100.
Social Counselor 2*/Health
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Mary Hull is a Social Counselor 2* at Health within Fentress County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,004.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Jessica Robertson holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Grainger County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,848.
Ph Laboratory Scientist 1/Health
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Caila Heflin is a Ph Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health within Inorganic Chemistry. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,788.
Certified Pharmacy Technician/Health
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At Health, Brandy Ryan serves as a Certified Pharmacy Technician within Mid Cumberland Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,724.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
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Tiffany Jolley is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Overton County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,601.
Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1/Health
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Michelle Bonham is a Reg Board Administrative Assistant 1 at Health within Health Related Boards. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,572.
Public Health Educator 2*/Health
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Madison Collins is a Public Health Educator 2* at Health within Unicoi County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,572.