Arkansas / Department of Career Education

Agency file

Department of Career Education

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Career Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 26 employees with median total compensation of $64,570; the highest distinct record was $141,851.

Year: 2026
Employees: 26
Median total: $64,570
Highest record: $141,851

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$43,088$115,439+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 26 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($64,570) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $73,564 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$57,351

$64,570

$78,130

$89,584

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $89,584 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $57,351. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Education Professional I

17 · $64,570

Education Professional II

3 · $78,130

Education Professional Supervisor/Expert

2 · $104,988

Education Division Administrator

1 · $141,851

Education Program Coordinator

1 · $57,351

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

John White

Education Division Administrator/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$141,851

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $141,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,851
Hire date: 04-30-2021
Pay grade: SPC08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEA01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077009

John White is a Education Division Administrator at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-30-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $141,851. They are classified at grade SPC08.

Sonja Wright-Mcmurray

Education Professional Supervisor/Expert/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$115,439

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $115,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,439
Hire date: 11-13-2006
Pay grade: SPC06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178813

At Department of Career Education, Sonja Wright-Mcmurray serves as a Education Professional Supervisor/Expert within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-13-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,439. They are classified at grade SPC06.

Timothy Johnston

Education Professional Supervisor/Expert/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$94,537

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $94,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,537
Hire date: 06-17-2007
Pay grade: SPC06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080369

At Department of Career Education, Timothy Johnston serves as a Education Professional Supervisor/Expert within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-17-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,537. They are classified at grade SPC06.

Mary Beck

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$89,584

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $89,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,584
Hire date: 06-18-2017
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080265

Mary Beck holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-18-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,584. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Bart Draper

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$84,154

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $84,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,154
Hire date: 06-17-2007
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080359

Bart Draper holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-17-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,154. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Leah Elmore

Education Professional II/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 10-18-2006
Pay grade: SPC04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080345

Leah Elmore holds the role of Education Professional II at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-18-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,130. Their pay grade is SPC04.

Sunni Teale

Education Professional II/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 10-07-2019
Pay grade: SPC04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080343

Sunni Teale holds the role of Education Professional II at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-07-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,130. Their pay grade is SPC04.

Patrick Ii

Education Professional II/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 06-28-2021
Pay grade: SPC04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080357

Patrick Ii works as a Education Professional II for Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-28-2021. Patrick earned $78,130 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC04.

Jessica Thomas

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$77,879

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $77,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,879
Hire date: 06-19-2016
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080361

Jessica Thomas works as a Education Professional I for Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-19-2016. Jessica earned $77,879 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Gordon Eichelberger

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$77,173

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $77,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,173
Hire date: 12-31-2018
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080360

Gordon Eichelberger holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-31-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,173. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Becky Mccormick

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$71,915

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,915
Hire date: 05-31-2022
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080356

At Department of Career Education, Becky Mccormick serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-31-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,915. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Daniel Muilenburg

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$67,630

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $67,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,630
Hire date: 11-05-2017
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080363

Daniel Muilenburg is a Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-05-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $67,630. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Samantha Mccullah

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 04-06-2008
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080333

Samantha Mccullah works as a Education Professional I for Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-06-2008. Samantha earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Melissa Martin

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 07-05-2022
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129522

Melissa Martin is a Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-05-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Mary Ivie

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 04-29-2024
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080340

Mary Ivie holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-29-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Allison Carter

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 08-22-2022
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129523

Allison Carter works as a Education Professional I for Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-22-2022. Allison earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Jeffery Parks

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 11-13-2018
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080260

At Department of Career Education, Jeffery Parks serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-13-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Janice Robinson

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 10-21-2006
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080334

Janice Robinson is a Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-21-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Jacob Marek

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 08-25-2025
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080342

Jacob Marek is a Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-25-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade SPC02.

Debora Cosen

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 07-07-2025
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080355

Debora Cosen holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-07-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Danny Mcknight

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-03-2013
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143099

Danny Mcknight works as a Education Professional I for Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-03-2013. Danny earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Cathlyn Gunter

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 08-05-2024
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080339

Cathlyn Gunter holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Yolanda Anzora

Education Professional I/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 07-16-2014
Pay grade: SPC02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080332

Yolanda Anzora holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Career Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-16-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is SPC02.

Latoya Baker

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 12-15-2014
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162867

Latoya Baker is a Education Program Coordinator at Department of Career Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-15-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade SGS07.

Ebony Everett

Administrative Analyst/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 07-08-2019
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22156022

Ebony Everett is a Administrative Analyst at Department of Career Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-08-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $47,397. They are classified at grade SGS05.

Hollie Butler

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Career Education

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: SGS04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080307

Hollie Butler holds the role of Administrative Coordinator at Department of Career Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-30-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is SGS04.