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 59
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Mona Hunt works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Bradley County. Their status is full-time. Mona earned $43,233 in 2026.
Secretary/Health
Source-specific fields
Tina Jenkins works as a Secretary for Health within West Region. Their status is full-time. Tina earned $43,212 in 2026.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Crystal Weatherly is a Public Health Office Assistant at Health within Benton County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,208.
Accounting Technician 1/Health
Source-specific fields
Donald Hamilton holds the role of Accounting Technician 1 at Health within Northeast Region. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,152.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
Source-specific fields
Savannah Akins is a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Sequatchie County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,827.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
At Health, Dana Philpott serves as a Public Health Office Assistant within Bedford County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,642.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Debra Lainhart works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Henry County. Their status is full-time. Debra earned $42,612 in 2026.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Pamela Prince works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Cumberland County. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $42,527 in 2026.
Nutrition Educator/Health
Source-specific fields
Ashley Gallo is a Nutrition Educator at Health within Bradley County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,496.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
At Health, Mertis Taylor serves as a Public Health Office Assistant within Johnson County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,330.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
At Health, Rhonda Henson serves as a Public Health Office Assistant within Grundy County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,324.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
At Health, Donna Duckett serves as a Public Health Office Assistant within Rhea County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,324.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Teresa Henry holds the role of Public Health Office Assistant at Health within Meigs County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,323.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Martha Rosales is a Public Health Office Assistant at Health within Marshall County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,323.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Gretchen Stackens Dillard works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Mcnairy County. Their status is full-time. Gretchen earned $42,286 in 2026.
Secretary/Health
Source-specific fields
At Health, Cescalie Bostic serves as a Secretary within West Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,180.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Mary Elizabeth Gouge works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Unicoi County. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $42,154 in 2026.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Lisa Dennis is a Public Health Office Assistant at Health within Macon County. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,140.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Shawna Collins works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Overton County. Their status is full-time. Shawna earned $42,138 in 2026.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Linda Halliburton works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Lauderdale County. Their status is full-time. Linda earned $42,138 in 2026.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Tonya Phillips holds the role of Public Health Office Assistant at Health within Grainger County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,138.
Dental Assistant 3/Health
Source-specific fields
Riki Larkin holds the role of Dental Assistant 3 at Health within Hamblen County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,073.
Ph Laboratory Technician 2/Health
Source-specific fields
Tymesha Cooper is a Ph Laboratory Technician 2 at Health within Newborn Screening. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,069.
Ph Laboratory Technician 2/Health
Source-specific fields
Patrick Healy is a Ph Laboratory Technician 2 at Health within Micro Lab Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,000.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
At Health, Sue Griffiths serves as a Public Health Office Assistant within Dekalb County. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,000.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Sharell Hawkins works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Tipton County. Their status is full-time. Sharell earned $41,745 in 2026.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Kimberly Brown works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Robertson County. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $41,733 in 2026.
Managed Care Specialist 1/Health
Source-specific fields
Regina Smith is a Managed Care Specialist 1 at Health within Maternal/Child Health Secretary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,688.
Clerk 3/Health
Source-specific fields
Isabel Favre is a Clerk 3 at Health within Community & Environmental Disease Services. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,600.
Clerk 3/Health
Source-specific fields
Laura Ketron works as a Clerk 3 for Health within Community & Environmental Disease Services. Their status is part-time. Laura earned $41,600 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Health
Source-specific fields
Erica Seal works as a Clerk 3 for Health within Community & Environmental Disease Services. Their status is part-time. Erica earned $41,600 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Health
Source-specific fields
Harmony Wichelns holds the role of Clerk 3 at Health within Community & Environmental Disease Services. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,600.
Ph Laboratory Technician 2/Health
Source-specific fields
At Health, Laura Penrod serves as a Ph Laboratory Technician 2 within Inorganic Chemistry. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,520.
Managed Care Specialist 1/Health
Source-specific fields
Alethea Cornish is a Managed Care Specialist 1 at Health within Maternal/Child Health Secretary. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $41,421.
Certified Pharmacy Technician/Health
Source-specific fields
At Health, Matlivia Haymon serves as a Certified Pharmacy Technician within Mid Cumberland Region. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,400.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Health
Source-specific fields
Jamari Bentley holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 2* at Health within Lawrence County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,280.
Dental Assistant 3/Health
Source-specific fields
Sidney Luffman works as a Dental Assistant 3 for Health within Lawrence County. Their status is full-time. Sidney earned $41,280 in 2026.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Robin Cooley works as a Public Health Office Assistant for Health within Bradley County. Their status is full-time. Robin earned $41,208 in 2026.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Jeannie Shoaff holds the role of Public Health Office Assistant at Health within Bradley County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,956.
Public Health Office Assistant/Health
Source-specific fields
Angela Myers holds the role of Public Health Office Assistant at Health within Cumberland County. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,938.