Tennessee / Labor & Workforce Development / Career Specialist

Job-title file

Career Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

77 employees hold this title in Labor & Workforce Development. Median total compensation for the role is $44,376, below the department median of $60,442.

Employees: 77
Total payroll: $3.5M
Role median: $44,376
Agency median: $60,442
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$38,748$58,098+

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How total compensation varies among the 77 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Career Specialist beyond Tennessee

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Tennessee, the median of $44,376 ranks #2 of 2. See Career Specialist across all of Tennessee →

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Massachusetts

$50,106 · 10

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Delia Baltimore

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$58,884

Sub-department: Lwia 12
Base pay: $58,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,884
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,907
Employee ID: 127155

At Labor & Workforce Development, Delia Baltimore serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 12. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,884.

Margaret Conner

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$58,404

Sub-department: Lwia 4
Base pay: $58,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,867
Employee ID: 152524

Margaret Conner is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 4. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,404.

Verdene Suggs

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$57,816

Sub-department: Lwia 13
Base pay: $57,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,816
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,818
Employee ID: 159105

Verdene Suggs holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 13. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,816.

Darryl Pleasant

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: Lwia 13
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,771
Employee ID: 144712

Darryl Pleasant is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 13. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252.

Kathy Cotton

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$55,236

Sub-department: Lwia 13
Base pay: $55,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,603
Employee ID: 162038

Kathy Cotton holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 13. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,236.

Marcus Severance

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$51,960

Sub-department: Lwia 3
Base pay: $51,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,330
Employee ID: 144481

Marcus Severance holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,960.

Sharon Greene

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$50,496

Sub-department: Lwia 7
Base pay: $50,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,496
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,208
Employee ID: 132999

At Labor & Workforce Development, Sharon Greene serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 7. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,496.

Robin Bare

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$49,412

Sub-department: Lwia 9
Base pay: $48,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,021
Employee ID: 372837

At Labor & Workforce Development, Robin Bare serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 9. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,412.

Karen Smith

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$49,392

Sub-department: Lwia 6
Base pay: $49,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,392
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,116
Employee ID: 152231

Karen Smith holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 6. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,392.

Jeffrey Glidden

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$49,080

Sub-department: Lwia 9
Base pay: $49,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,080
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,090
Employee ID: 162599

At Labor & Workforce Development, Jeffrey Glidden serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 9. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,080.

Joyce Monroe

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$49,056

Sub-department: Lwia 3
Base pay: $49,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,088
Employee ID: 151904

At Labor & Workforce Development, Joyce Monroe serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,056.

Regina Smith

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,420

Sub-department: Lwia 13
Base pay: $48,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,420
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,035
Employee ID: 148004

Regina Smith holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 13. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,420.

Tracy Powers

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,372

Sub-department: Job Service Program Support
Base pay: $48,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,372
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,031
Employee ID: 194834

At Labor & Workforce Development, Tracy Powers serves as a Career Specialist within Job Service Program Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,372.

Lorrie Craig

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,360

Sub-department: Lwia 10
Base pay: $48,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,360
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,030
Employee ID: 161784

Lorrie Craig holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 10. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,360.

Judith Smelser

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,216

Sub-department: Lwia 3
Base pay: $48,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,216
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,018
Employee ID: 340728

At Labor & Workforce Development, Judith Smelser serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,216.

Travis Rogers

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,188

Sub-department: Lwia 4
Base pay: $47,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,136
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,188
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,921
Employee ID: 131169

At Labor & Workforce Development, Travis Rogers serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,188.

Theresa Raines

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,185

Sub-department: Lwia 10
Base pay: $46,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,289
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,185
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,908
Employee ID: 487728

At Labor & Workforce Development, Theresa Raines serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 10. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,185.

Tonja Agosto

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,053

Sub-department: Lwia 3
Base pay: $46,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,157
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,053
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,908
Employee ID: 255795

Tonja Agosto works as a Career Specialist for Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 3. Their status is full-time. Tonja earned $48,053 in 2026.

Jeffrey Shelton

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,052

Sub-department: Lwia 2
Base pay: $46,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,156
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,052
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ronnie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,908
Employee ID: 597621

Jeffrey Shelton holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 2. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,052.

Jonathan Hatfield

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,049

Sub-department: Lwia 3
Base pay: $46,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,049
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,908
Employee ID: 485043

Jonathan Hatfield is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,049.

Peter Brown

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$48,049

Sub-department: Lwia 5
Base pay: $46,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,049
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marshall

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,908
Employee ID: 564606

Peter Brown is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 5. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,049.

James Jeter

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$47,952

Sub-department: AJC Mobile Career Coaches
Base pay: $47,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,952
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,996
Employee ID: 400061

James Jeter is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Ajc Mobile Career Coaches. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,952.

Emma Jones

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$47,820

Sub-department: Lwia 13
Base pay: $47,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,820
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,985
Employee ID: 151724

Emma Jones holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 13. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,820.

Terry Quillen

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$47,784

Sub-department: Lwia 6
Base pay: $47,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,982
Employee ID: 374810

Terry Quillen is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 6. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,784.

Jeffery Redmon

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$46,908

Sub-department: Lwia 9
Base pay: $46,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,908
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,909
Employee ID: 152113

Jeffery Redmon is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 9. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,908.

Jodie Johnson

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$46,728

Sub-department: Lwia 2
Base pay: $46,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,894
Employee ID: 120904

Jodie Johnson is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,728.

Lakeisha Jones

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$46,560

Sub-department: Lwia 12
Base pay: $46,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,560
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,880
Employee ID: 522940

Lakeisha Jones holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 12. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,560.

Brian Tierney

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$46,533

Sub-department: AJC Mobile Career Coaches
Base pay: $45,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,533
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,779
Employee ID: 494589

At Labor & Workforce Development, Brian Tierney serves as a Career Specialist within Ajc Mobile Career Coaches. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,533.

Jarvis Tucker

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$46,462

Sub-department: Lwia 10
Base pay: $45,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,114
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,462
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Terrell

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,779
Employee ID: 586783

Jarvis Tucker holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 10. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,462.

James Bradley

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$46,448

Sub-department: Lwia 3
Base pay: $45,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,779
Employee ID: 120739

James Bradley works as a Career Specialist for Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 3. Their status is full-time. James earned $46,448 in 2026.

Elizabeth Dugger

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$45,977

Sub-department: Lwia 1
Base pay: $44,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,277
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,977
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,725
Employee ID: 392680

At Labor & Workforce Development, Elizabeth Dugger serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 1. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,977.

Gloria Freeman

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: Lwia 5
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 591696

Gloria Freeman is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 5. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,900.

Karen Davison

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: Lwia 12
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,825
Employee ID: 489997

Karen Davison works as a Career Specialist for Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 12. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $45,900 in 2026.

Kyle Long

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$45,024

Sub-department: Lwia 4
Base pay: $45,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,024
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,752
Employee ID: 476438

Kyle Long works as a Career Specialist for Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 4. Their status is full-time. Kyle earned $45,024 in 2026.

Pamala Burgett

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$45,012

Sub-department: Lwia 10
Base pay: $45,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,751
Employee ID: 322636

Pamala Burgett is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 10. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,012.

Tracy Crafton

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$45,012

Sub-department: Lwia 8
Base pay: $45,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,751
Employee ID: 454808

Tracy Crafton works as a Career Specialist for Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 8. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $45,012 in 2026.

Latasha Addison

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$44,376

Sub-department: Lwia 5
Base pay: $44,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,698
Employee ID: 576090

Latasha Addison works as a Career Specialist for Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 5. Their status is full-time. Latasha earned $44,376 in 2026.

Kimberly Barham

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$44,376

Sub-department: Lwia 11
Base pay: $44,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,698
Employee ID: 513292

Kimberly Barham holds the role of Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 11. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,376.

Terry Corbin

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$44,376

Sub-department: Lwia 9
Base pay: $44,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,698
Employee ID: 537772

Terry Corbin is a Career Specialist at Labor & Workforce Development within Lwia 9. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,376.

Valeria Duke

Career Specialist/Labor & Workforce Development

2026 total comp

$44,376

Sub-department: Lwia 9
Base pay: $44,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,698
Employee ID: 627438

At Labor & Workforce Development, Valeria Duke serves as a Career Specialist within Lwia 9. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,376.