U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Education Services

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Education Services at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

5 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $77,168, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $473.4K
Role median: $77,168
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

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

Education Services is held in 4 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $77,168 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$90,150 · 33

Department of Interior

$88,073 · 3

Department of Agriculture

$74,620 · 31

Median total compensation for the Education Services 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 Veterans Affairs

Administrative Officer 3,667
Contact Representative 1,454
Contracting 3,352
Cooking 2,265
Custodial Working 14,820
Dental Assistant 2,344
Dental Officer 2,251
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 5,885
Dietitian and Nutritionist 3,654
Equipment Facilities, and Services 1,776
Financial Administration and Program 2,476
Financial Clerical and Assistance 2,382
Food Service Working 7,281
General Attorney 2,083
General Business and Industry 1,575
General Engineering 1,920
General Health Science 10,103
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,611
Health Aid and Technician 10,717
Health System Specialist 6,340
Human Resources Assistance 1,613
Human Resources Management 9,616
Information Technology Management 7,807
Invalid 1,497
Inventory Management 2,932
Mail and File 1,350
Maintenance Mechanic 2,138
Management and Program Analysis 11,274
Materials Handler 1,570
Medical Instrument Technician 4,607
Medical Officer 34,743
Medical Records Technician 4,082
Medical Supply Aide and Technician 3,855
Medical Support Assistance 44,186
Medical Technician 2,198
Medical Technologist 5,693
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 11,855
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,377
Motor Vehicle Operating 2,288
Nurse 106,736
Nursing Assistant 17,477
Occupational Therapist 2,256
Optometrist 1,775
Pharmacist 14,500
Pharmacy Technician 7,058
Physical Therapist 3,732
Physician Assistant 3,693
Practical Nurse 17,966
Psychology 10,658
Purchasing 2,168
Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist 1,250
Secretary 1,410
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,664
Social Science 5,151
Social Science Aid and Technician 1,678
Social Work 25,349
Speech Pathology and Audiology 2,865
Supply Clerical and Technician 3,222
Transportation Clerk and Assistant 1,585
Veterans Claims Examining 21,842

Record list

Employees with this title

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Melissa Wadestone

Education Services/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$129,515

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $129,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,515
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,515
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1740

Melissa Wadestone is a Education Services at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Diego, California. 2026 total compensation came to $129,515. They are classified at grade 12.

Melissa Wade-Stone

Education Services/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$124,860

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $124,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,860
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,860
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,374
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1740

Melissa Wade-Stone holds the role of Education Services at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Diego, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,860. Their pay grade is 12.

Natalie Lopezgonzalez

Education Services/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,168

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $77,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,168
Pay grade: 11
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,168
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,922
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1740

Natalie Lopezgonzalez is a Education Services at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. 2026 total compensation came to $77,168. They are classified at grade 11.

Natalie Lopez-Gonzalez

Education Services/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$73,939

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $73,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,939
Pay grade: 11
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,939
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,163
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1740

Natalie Lopez-Gonzalez works as a Education Services for Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. Natalie earned $73,939 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Michelle Allen

Education Services/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,961

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,961
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Syracuse
Work state: New York
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,961
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Duty Station Code: 366010067
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1740

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Michelle Allen serves as a Education Services based in Syracuse, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,961. They are classified at grade 09.