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How much do rhea jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for rhea in Tennessee is $13.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.62 and $15.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rhea?

The term 'Rhea' is not commonly recognized as a job title. It may refer to a personal name, a mythological figure, or a type of large, flightless bird native to South America. If you are referring to a role or position titled 'Rhea,' please provide additional context or clarification to help identify the specific job responsibilities or industry. Otherwise, there is no widely known occupation by this name.

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What is the difference between Rhea vs Veterinary Technician?

AspectRheaVeterinary Technician
CredentialsTypically no formal certification requiredRequires certification or licensure in most regions
Work EnvironmentWildlife reserves, zoos, or research facilitiesVeterinary clinics, animal hospitals, or clinics
Industry UsageWildlife conservation, research, or zoological settingsAnimal healthcare, diagnostics, and treatment

Rhea and Veterinary Technicians differ mainly in their work environments and required credentials. Rhea professionals often work in wildlife or research settings without formal certification, focusing on conservation and research. Veterinary Technicians work in clinical settings, requiring certification, and assist veterinarians with animal care. Both roles involve animal handling but serve distinct industries and purposes.

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Infographic showing various Rhea job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% As Needed, 40% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 12% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $28,766 per year, or $13.8 per hour.

Extension Agent, Agriculture, Rhea County, UT Extension: UTIA

The University of Tennessee

Dayton, TN

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Position X2630: Extension Agent, Agriculture
County:  Rhea County
Clientele Served: Adult
Headquarters: Dayton, TN

Screening of applicants' credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Target Start Date: 11/1/2026

Tennessee Extension agents are teachers who work in rural, suburban and urban areas with people from all social, economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Our classrooms are everywhere...anywhere a person can learn. The classroom may be the county Extension office, an auditorium, an agribusiness firm, a farm, a suburban garden plot or the family home. Agents also use newspapers, radio, television, web sites, and direct mail (or email) as techniques to reach Tennesseans with the latest research information to improve their lives.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. 

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.  

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. 

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.  

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community! 

Required Qualifications (External Applicants)

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or closely related field is required.

  • Applicants must have either a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 point scale, a minimum of 3.0 during their senior year of undergraduate study, or must have earned a Master's degree. Preference will be given to applicants with a MS Degree, and/or work experience in a related field. Applicants graduating prior to the position start date are welcome to apply.

  • A complete application package will include a 1) letter of interest, 2) resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Required Qualifications (Internal Applicants)

Request for transfer may be approved if applicant: 

  • Has normally been employed with Extension in their current location a minimum of eighteen (18) months. 
  • Has a performance rating of satisfactory or above for the previous eighteen (18) months; and 
  • Training appropriate for the assignment.
  • Attach a complete application package which includes a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred. 

UT Extension 
212 D Morgan Hall 
Knoxville, TN 37996-4525

Phone: (865) 974-7245
Website: http://utextension.tennessee.edu

Work Location 

  • On-Site at the UT Extension office in Dayton, Tennessee.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Starting Salary Based on Education & Experience
  • Salary: Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Rhea County. Rhea County Government funds 26% of the position salary and benefits costs.

  • Benefits: Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers' Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays, and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel. Find more information on UT Benefits here.

Application Instructions 

For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials immediately

  • 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

About The Division 

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization, funded by federal, state and local governments, that brings research-based information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work. 

  • Plan, execute, and evaluate programs in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Keep abreast of the latest information in Agriculture, Marketing and Community Economic Development to meet the educational needs of the county.

  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with Extension staff, commercial producers, agri-business, agricultural agencies, and general public.

  • Develop a cadre of supporters and volunteers to aid in the delivery of programs.

  • Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.

  • Provide accurate and timely reporting of program accomplishments and impacts into the UT Extension reporting system.

  • Responsible to the County Director in all administrative and program matters.

  • Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status.

  • Assume other responsibilities as assigned.