Department Head Salary in Tennessee

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How much does a Department Head make in Tennessee? The average Department Head salary in Tennessee is $80,971 as of December 01, 2024, but the range typically falls between $69,785 and $87,284. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Department Head Salary	$59,601	TN	December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Department Head Salary	$69,785	TN	December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Department Head Salary	$80,971	TN	December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Department Head Salary	$87,284	TN	December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Department Head Salary	$93,031	TN	December 01, 2024

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Laryngology, Section Head, Division of Laryngology - Clinical Faculty

Rush University System for Health - Chicago , IL

The successful applicant must be board-certified or board-eligible in Otolaryngology Head and Neck ... The department has a satellite office in the city to foster partnership with the Lyric Opera ...

PracticeMatch - 9 days ago

Head of Formulations and Product Development

EFI Polymers - Denver , CO

Vice President Technology/Head of Formulations and Product Development Location: Denver, Colorado ... Key Responsibilities: · Lead and manage the Product Development department, overseeing new product ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Head of Grounds

San Diego FC - San Diego , CA

HEAD OF GROUNDS San Diego FC (San Diego FC) is the newest member of the MLS family. As part of the ... Manage the department budget, optimizing resources while maintaining high-quality standards. SDFC ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Head of Human Resources

Conexus Recruiting - Temecula , CA

Collaborate with department managers to identify training and development needs and implement ... Head of Human Resources - Temecula, CA

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Full-Time Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgeon for a Large Public Health and Hospital System in S...

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - San Jose , CA

... Head and Neck Surgery physician, to join our dynamic practice in our ... Department of Surgery. We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and ...

PracticeLink - 27 days ago

Head of Proteomics

Life Science People - San Diego , CA

We're looking for a Head of Proteomics to lead our growing team. What You'll Do: * Lead innovation ... Oversee the proteomics department, including project logistics, R&D, and team management

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Adams, TN	Avg. Salary $78,854	Date Updated December 01, 2024
Location Adamsville, TN	Avg. Salary $74,824	Date Updated December 01, 2024
Location Afton, TN	Avg. Salary $77,102	Date Updated December 01, 2024
Location Alamo, TN	Avg. Salary $81,483	Date Updated December 01, 2024
Location Alcoa, TN	Avg. Salary $80,344	Date Updated December 01, 2024
Location Alexandria, TN	Avg. Salary $81,921	Date Updated December 01, 2024
Location Allardt, TN	Avg. Salary $79,731	Date Updated December 01, 2024
Location Allons, TN	Avg. Salary $80,870	Date Updated December 01, 2024
Location Allred, TN	Avg. Salary $79,731	Date Updated December 01, 2024
Location Alpine, TN	Avg. Salary $79,731	Date Updated December 01, 2024

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What does a Department Head do?

Department Head in Baton Rouge, LA

Plan and manage department functions, seeking counsel from the department faculty and delegating duties when possible.

December 28, 2022

Promote and facilitate faculty professional development thereby enabling each faculty member to realize full potential in teaching, research, and service.

March 20, 2023

Department Head in Bemidji, MN

Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

April 18, 2023

Department Head in Blacksburg, VA

Developing, communicating, and enforcing departmental policy guidelines with transparency, accountability, and equity.

January 08, 2023

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About Tennessee

Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...

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About Tennessee Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; ....More

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