U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Education Program

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Education Program at Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal Government

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

7 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $144,697, above the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $144,697
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Above

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Education Program is held in 16 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $144,697 ranks #6 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$195,200 · 9

Department of Labor

$158,306 · 1

United States Agency for International Development

$154,803 · 12

Department of Justice

$146,742 · 1

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$146,143 · 1

Department of Education

$142,866 · 323

Smithsonian Institution

$137,695 · 2

Department of Transportation

$137,306 · 2

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$137,211 · 14

Department of Health and Human Services

$129,815 · 20

Department of Interior

$126,461 · 53

Department of Homeland Security

$122,050 · 6

Median total compensation for the Education Program role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Commerce

Able Seaman 98
Accounting 344
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 79
Administrative Officer 219
Auditing 117
Biological Science Technician 74
Budget Analysis 405
Cartography 146
Chemistry 298
Civil Engineering 72
Computer Science 346
Consumer Safety 95
Contracting 479
Data Science Series 85
Design Patent Examining 413
Ecology 81
Economist 567
Electronics Engineering 303
Electronics Technical 486
Emergency Management Specialist 72
Engineering Technical 181
Financial Administration and Program 308
Fish and Wildlife Administration 94
Fish Biology 786
General Arts and Information 183
General Attorney 1,822
General Business and Industry 826
General Engineering 306
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 945
General Physical Science 1,354
Geography 174
Grants Management 199
Human Resources Management 612
Hydrology 303
Information Technology Management 3,647
Legal Instruments Examining 161
Management and Program Analysis 2,472
Materials Engineering 96
Mathematical Statistics 456
Mechanical Engineering 171
Meteorological Technician 152
Meteorology 2,615
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,578
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,957
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 107
Oceanography 172
Paralegal Specialist 157
Patent Administration 475
Patent Attorney 319
Patent Examining 10,759
Physical Science Technician 132
Physics 462
Program Management 393
Public Affairs 147
Security Administration 180
Social Science 87
Statistical Assistant 453
Statistics 1,687
Support Services Administration 99
Trade Specialist 609

Record list

Employees with this title

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Joyce Ward Clarke

Education Program/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720

Joyce Ward Clarke works as a Education Program for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Joyce earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Juan Valentin

Education Program/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Laurel
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720

At Department of Commerce, Juan Valentin serves as a Education Program based in Laurel, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Jorge Valdes

Education Program/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$177,870

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $177,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,870
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Somerville
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,870
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 343100035
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720

Jorge Valdes holds the role of Education Program at Department of Commerce based in Somerville, New Jersey. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,870. Their pay grade is 14.

Margaret Dressel

Education Program/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$144,697

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $144,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,697
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,697
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720

At Department of Commerce, Margaret Dressel serves as a Education Program based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,697. They are classified at grade 13.

Kelly Day

Education Program/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$142,488

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $142,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,488
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,488
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,382
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720

Kelly Day is a Education Program at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,488. They are classified at grade 14.

Kathleen Lanman

Education Program/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$123,812

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $123,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,812
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Senoia
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,812
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 134960077
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720

Kathleen Lanman holds the role of Education Program at Department of Commerce based in Senoia, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,812. Their pay grade is 13.

Reginald Duncan

Education Program/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$120,052

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $120,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,052
Pay grade: 13
Work city: O'fallon
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,052
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 176460163
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720

At Department of Commerce, Reginald Duncan serves as a Education Program based in O'Fallon, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,052. They are classified at grade 13.