Tennessee / Mental Health
Agency file
The Mental Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 1,748 employees with median total compensation of $52,260; the highest distinct record was $437,093.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,748 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,260) — 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 $122,308 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $30,180. 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 44
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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Phillip Walker is a Psychiatric Technician at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $29,232.
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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James Wall holds the role of Psychiatric Technician at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 1. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,232.
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Terrance Wallace serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Acute Treatment Unit 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,232.
Security Guard 1/Mental Health
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Memphis Widener is a Security Guard 1 at Mental Health within Security. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $29,232.
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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Tyliah Wilborn is a Psychiatric Technician at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $29,232.
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Christopher Williams serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Acute Treatment Unit 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,232.
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Willie Williams serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Rehabilitation Unit 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,232.
Security Guard 1/Mental Health
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Ernest Younce works as a Security Guard 1 for Mental Health within Security. Their status is full-time. Ernest earned $29,232 in 2026.
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Connor Zuniga serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Rehabilitation Unit 1. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,232.
Clerk 2/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Kim Pankau serves as a Clerk 2 within Acute Treatment Unit 5. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,196.
Food Service Worker/Mental Health
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Murkus Joy holds the role of Food Service Worker at Mental Health within Food Production. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,124.
Cook 1/Mental Health
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Derick Cornett is a Cook 1 at Mental Health within Food Production. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $28,800.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Christy Graham is a Custodial Worker 1 at Mental Health within Housekeeping. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $28,344.
Telephone Operator 1/Mental Health
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Bethany Mann is a Telephone Operator 1 at Mental Health within Telephone. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $28,188.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Jeremias Mondido is a Custodial Worker 1 at Mental Health within Enviromental Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $28,152.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Jeffery Ringer works as a Custodial Worker 1 for Mental Health within Enviromental Services. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $27,900 in 2026.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Tywon Driver holds the role of Custodial Worker 1 at Mental Health within Enviromental Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,876.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Wildaire Gilles serves as a Custodial Worker 1 within Enviromental Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,180.
Food Service Worker/Mental Health
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Amanda Kwas holds the role of Food Service Worker at Mental Health within Food Production. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,496.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Elven Beard is a Custodial Worker 1 at Mental Health within Housekeeping. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $26,388.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Antonio Perry works as a Custodial Worker 1 for Mental Health within Housekeeping. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $26,184 in 2026.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Mark Walton is a Custodial Worker 1 at Mental Health within Housekeeping. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $26,184.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Shakiah Pirtle holds the role of Custodial Worker 1 at Mental Health within Housekeeping. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,124.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Stephen Jones holds the role of Custodial Worker 1 at Mental Health within Housekeeping. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,620.
Custodial Worker 1/Mental Health
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Timothy Woods holds the role of Custodial Worker 1 at Mental Health within Housekeeping. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,620.
Food Service Worker/Mental Health
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Antoinette Newble works as a Food Service Worker for Mental Health within Food Production. Their status is full-time. Antoinette earned $23,784 in 2026.
Food Service Worker/Mental Health
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Amario Brown holds the role of Food Service Worker at Mental Health within Food Production. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,268.
Food Service Worker/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Markeveon Cross serves as a Food Service Worker within Food Production. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,268.