Tennessee / Labor & Workforce Development
Agency file
The Labor & Workforce Development supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.
In 2026, this agency had 909 employees with median total compensation of $60,442; the highest distinct record was $243,468.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 909 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($60,442) — 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 $113,520 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $42,324. 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 4
Occ Saf Specialist Manager/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, William Cothran serves as a Occ Saf Specialist Manager within Compliance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,816.
Occ Saf Specialist Manager/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Russell Dugan serves as a Occ Saf Specialist Manager within Tosha Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,708.
Elevator Inspector 4/Labor & Workforce Development
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James Steele is a Elevator Inspector 4 at Labor & Workforce Development within Elevators. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,147.
Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Patrice Kendrick works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 3 for Labor & Workforce Development within Communication's Office. Their status is full-time. Patrice earned $101,628 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Lisa Shinnaberry works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 3 for Labor & Workforce Development within Tosha Administrative. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $101,628 in 2026.
Assistant Counsel/Labor & Workforce Development
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Anna Pace holds the role of Assistant Counsel at Labor & Workforce Development within Benefit Review. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,413.
Lwfd Division Director 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Michael Betts is a Lwfd Division Director 2 at Labor & Workforce Development within Ui Appeals. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,317.
Workers' Comp Program Director/Labor & Workforce Development
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Kyle Jones works as a Workers' Comp Program Director for Labor & Workforce Development within Workers' Comp Administrative. Their status is full-time. Kyle earned $100,890 in 2026.
Workforce Development Program Director 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Chandra Pleas serves as a Workforce Development Program Director 3 within Job Service Program Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,716.
Workers' Comp Program Coordinator/Labor & Workforce Development
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Tina Chandler is a Workers' Comp Program Coordinator at Labor & Workforce Development within Workers' Comp Administrative. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,352.
Workers' Comp Program Coordinator/Labor & Workforce Development
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Jay Blaisdell is a Workers' Comp Program Coordinator at Labor & Workforce Development within Workers' Comp Administrative. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,294.
Industrial Hygienist Supervisor/Labor & Workforce Development
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Tiffany Gibbs is a Industrial Hygienist Supervisor at Labor & Workforce Development within Compliance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,104.
Workers' Comp Program Coordinator/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Shara Hamlett serves as a Workers' Comp Program Coordinator within Uef. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,860.
Workers' Comp Program Coordinator/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, La Shawn Pender serves as a Workers' Comp Program Coordinator within Workers' Comp Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,540.
Lwfd Assistant Administrator 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Brandon Phinx holds the role of Lwfd Assistant Administrator 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Job Service Program Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,504.
Workers' Comp Program Coordinator/Labor & Workforce Development
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Penelope Shrum works as a Workers' Comp Program Coordinator for Labor & Workforce Development within Court of Workers' Comp. Claims. Their status is full-time. Penelope earned $99,494 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Jamie Ballou holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Labor & Workforce Development within Workers' Comp Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,044.
Occ Saf Specialist Supervisor/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Phillip Lett serves as a Occ Saf Specialist Supervisor within Consultation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,664.
Auditor 4/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Karen Bowers serves as a Auditor 4 within Employer Accounts. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,340.
Industrial Hygienist 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Kelly Parks is a Industrial Hygienist 3 at Labor & Workforce Development within Consultation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,902.
Workers' Comp Mediation Sup/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Janette Henderson serves as a Workers' Comp Mediation Sup within Benefit Review. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,667.
Industrial Hygienist Supervisor/Labor & Workforce Development
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Eric Engle works as a Industrial Hygienist Supervisor for Labor & Workforce Development within Compliance. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $96,072 in 2026.
Industrial Hygienist 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Todd Reaves holds the role of Industrial Hygienist 3 at Labor & Workforce Development within Consultation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,964.
Workers' Comp Program Director/Labor & Workforce Development
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David Salyer holds the role of Workers' Comp Program Director at Labor & Workforce Development within Workers' Comp Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,615.
Occ Saf Specialist 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Henry Plain holds the role of Occ Saf Specialist 3 at Labor & Workforce Development within Compliance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,304.
Workers' Comp Mediation Sup/Labor & Workforce Development
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Kourtney Jones is a Workers' Comp Mediation Sup at Labor & Workforce Development within Benefit Review. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,002.
Industrial Hygienist Supervisor/Labor & Workforce Development
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Kayla Werfel works as a Industrial Hygienist Supervisor for Labor & Workforce Development within Consultation. Their status is full-time. Kayla earned $94,375 in 2026.
Workforce Development Program Director 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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Brian Eardley works as a Workforce Development Program Director 2 for Labor & Workforce Development within Employment Security Administrative. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $94,020 in 2026.
Occ Saf Specialist Supervisor/Labor & Workforce Development
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Brad Wilson holds the role of Occ Saf Specialist Supervisor at Labor & Workforce Development within Compliance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,672.
Occ Saf Specialist 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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Bridgett Mcbride holds the role of Occ Saf Specialist 3 at Labor & Workforce Development within Compliance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,540.
Workers' Comp Program Coordinator/Labor & Workforce Development
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Laquita Schwartz holds the role of Workers' Comp Program Coordinator at Labor & Workforce Development within Workers' Comp Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,810.
Workers' Comp Program Coordinator/Labor & Workforce Development
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April Verdoni holds the role of Workers' Comp Program Coordinator at Labor & Workforce Development within Workers' Comp Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,213.
Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Elizabeth Jolly works as a Lwfd Division Assistant Director 1 for Labor & Workforce Development within Claims Centers. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $91,762 in 2026.
Workers' Comp Mediation Sup/Labor & Workforce Development
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Martha Lynn Lee works as a Workers' Comp Mediation Sup for Labor & Workforce Development within Benefit Review. Their status is full-time. Martha earned $91,563 in 2026.
Lwfd Assistant Administrator 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Lisa Watson serves as a Lwfd Assistant Administrator 1 within Labor Standards Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,503.
Lwda Regional Director 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Michael Decker serves as a Lwda Regional Director 2 within Job Service Program Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,500.
Lwda Regional Director/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Nestor Reyes serves as a Lwda Regional Director within Field Operations Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,307.
Lwfd Assistant Administrator 1/Labor & Workforce Development
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Alex Beene is a Lwfd Assistant Administrator 1 at Labor & Workforce Development within Adult Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,272.
Workforce Development Program Director 2/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Dalorian Finch serves as a Workforce Development Program Director 2 within Job Service Program Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,104.
Workforce Development Program Director 3/Labor & Workforce Development
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At Labor & Workforce Development, Gwendolyn Creech serves as a Workforce Development Program Director 3 within Job Service Program Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,900.