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Missouri / Social Services / Program Specialist

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Program Specialist

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

354 employees hold this title in Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $56,502, above the department median of $39,081.

Employees
354
Total payroll
$16M
Role median
$56,502
Agency median
$39,081
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$24$66,493+

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How total compensation varies among the 354 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Missouri

Program Specialist is held in 16 Missouri departments. In Social Services, the median of $56,502 ranks #2 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Program Specialist role in other Missouridepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Program Specialist beyond Missouri

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In Missouri, the median of $50,327 ranks #8 of 10. See Program Specialist across all of Missouri

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia
$98,412 · 186
City of Chicago
$80,124 · 20
Texas
$67,227 · 7,181
Utah
$62,109 · 236
Georgia
$43,680 · 88

Median total compensation for comparable Program Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Bridgee Shaw

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$54,027
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,027

Bridgee Shaw is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $54,027.

Kimberly Nott

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$53,544
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,544
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,544

Kimberly Nott works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kimberly earned $53,544 in 2024.

Elizabeth Tietsort

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$53,456
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,456
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,456

Elizabeth Tietsort works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $53,456 in 2023.

Kile Bonnett

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$53,160
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,160

Kile Bonnett works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kile earned $53,160 in 2025.

David Harris

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$53,134
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,134
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,134

At Social Services, David Harris serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,134.

Brenda Mccleskey

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$52,860
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$52,860
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,860

Brenda Mccleskey works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Brenda earned $52,860 in 2023.

Fatema Ruhi

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$52,839
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$52,839
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,839

Fatema Ruhi holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,839.

Hannah Fraser

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$52,665
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$52,665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,665

Hannah Fraser is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $52,665.

Mary Fields

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$51,686
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$51,686
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,686

Mary Fields is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $51,686.

Jacob Ruboneka

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$51,339
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$51,339
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,339

Jacob Ruboneka is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $51,339.

Nakisha Black

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$50,240
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,240
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,240

Nakisha Black holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,240.

Barbee Pippert

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$50,155
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,155
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,155

At Social Services, Barbee Pippert serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,155.

Holly Townsend

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$49,944
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,944
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,944

Holly Townsend works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Holly earned $49,944 in 2024.

Andrea Brown

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$49,907
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,907
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,907

Andrea Brown holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,907.

Melanie Misuraca

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$49,906
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,906
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,906

Melanie Misuraca is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,906.

Molly Morgan

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$49,637
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,637
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,637

Molly Morgan holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,637.

Kassondra Baumgartner

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$49,413
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,413

Kassondra Baumgartner is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $49,413.

Christina Morford

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$48,349
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,349
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,349

Christina Morford works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Christina earned $48,349 in 2025.

Tracey Rayhart

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$47,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,981

Tracey Rayhart works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Tracey earned $47,981 in 2025.

Jennifer Loibl

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$47,977
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,977

Jennifer Loibl works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Jennifer earned $47,977 in 2024.

Cathy Mckenzie

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$47,832
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,832
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,832

At Social Services, Cathy Mckenzie serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,832.

Abigail Smith

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$47,614
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,614
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,614

At Social Services, Abigail Smith serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,614.

Adrienne Bateman

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$47,424
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,424
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,424

At Social Services, Adrienne Bateman serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,424.

Allison Bax

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$47,209
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,209
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,209

Allison Bax works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Allison earned $47,209 in 2025.

Amanda Fulks

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$47,175
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,175

Amanda Fulks holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,175.

Andrea Zeiter

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$46,538
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,538

At Social Services, Andrea Zeiter serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,538.

Allen Haas

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$46,067
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,067
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,067

Allen Haas works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Allen earned $46,067 in 2025.

Katherine Cook

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$45,775
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,775

Katherine Cook is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $45,775.

Melissa Wynn

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$45,465
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,465
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,465

Melissa Wynn holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,465.

Cari Thompson

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$44,356
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$44,356
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,356

Cari Thompson is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,356.

Pamela Petree

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$44,308
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$44,308
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,308

Pamela Petree works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Pamela earned $44,308 in 2023.

Melissa Wolfe

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$43,966
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$43,966
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,966

Melissa Wolfe holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,966.

Kayla Shannon

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$43,728
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$43,728
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,728

At Social Services, Kayla Shannon serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,728.

Kristin Miller

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$42,034
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,034
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,034

At Social Services, Kristin Miller serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,034.

Adrian Gardner

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$41,204
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,204

At Social Services, Adrian Gardner serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,204.

Tisha Bowman

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$40,702
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,702
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,702

Tisha Bowman holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,702.

Leesa Bottorff

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$39,750
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,750

Leesa Bottorff holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,750.

John Mier

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$38,407
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,407
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,407

At Social Services, John Mier serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,407.

Kimberly Smith

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$37,808
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,808
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,808

Kimberly Smith works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kimberly earned $37,808 in 2025.

Jessica Huffman

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$37,709
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,709
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,709

At Social Services, Jessica Huffman serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,709.