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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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Heloise Frymire

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$26,529
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,529
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,529

At Social Services, Heloise Frymire serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,529.

Caleb Niehouse

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$26,473
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,473
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,473

Caleb Niehouse works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Caleb earned $26,473 in 2025.

April Pearon

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$25,990
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,990

April Pearon is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $25,990.

Tennille Nelson

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$25,898
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,898

Tennille Nelson holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,898.

Tiffany Gentry

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$25,545
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,545
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,545

Tiffany Gentry works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Tiffany earned $25,545 in 2025.

Staci Hartupee

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$25,225
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,225
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,225

At Social Services, Staci Hartupee serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,225.

Ryan Stiffler

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$25,158
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,158
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,158

At Social Services, Ryan Stiffler serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,158.

Reston Allen

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$24,491
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,491
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,491

At Social Services, Reston Allen serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,491.

Noah Roush

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$24,144
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,144
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,144

At Social Services, Noah Roush serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,144.

Elizabeth Jackson

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$23,512
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,512
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,512

Elizabeth Jackson is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,512.

Courtney Sooter

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$23,407
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,407
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,407

Courtney Sooter holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,407.

Amber Schmutzler

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$21,946
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,946

Amber Schmutzler holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,946.

Leslie Schulte

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$21,602
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,602
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,602

At Social Services, Leslie Schulte serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,602.

Zenetta Hewkin

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$21,104
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,104

Zenetta Hewkin works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Zenetta earned $21,104 in 2025.

Kristine Burns

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$20,901
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,901
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,901

Kristine Burns works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kristine earned $20,901 in 2025.

Samantha King

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$20,799
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,799
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,799

At Social Services, Samantha King serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,799.

Christina Lenger

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$20,784
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,784
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,784

Christina Lenger works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Christina earned $20,784 in 2023.

Heather Voegeli

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$20,226
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,226
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,226

Heather Voegeli holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,226.

Christina Stone

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$20,209
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,209
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,209

Christina Stone works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Christina earned $20,209 in 2025.

Kashairra Mcknight Johnson

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$20,027
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,027

Kashairra Mcknight Johnson works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kashairra earned $20,027 in 2025.

Christopher Bond

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$19,520
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,520

Christopher Bond holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,520.

Laura Blissett

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$18,673
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,673
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,673

Laura Blissett works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Laura earned $18,673 in 2023.

Rachel Keller

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$18,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,412

At Social Services, Rachel Keller serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,412.

Grant Chapman

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$18,377
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,377

Grant Chapman is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $18,377.

Taylor Roberson

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$17,882
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,882

Taylor Roberson holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,882.

Vera Brown

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$16,987
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,987
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,987

Vera Brown is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $16,987.

Emily Snodderly

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$16,744
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,744
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,744

Emily Snodderly is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $16,744.

Karen Pendleton

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$16,541
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,541
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,541

Karen Pendleton works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Karen earned $16,541 in 2024.

Leah Tennis

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$16,264
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,264
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,264

Leah Tennis is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $16,264.

Houston Ousley

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$15,752
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,752
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,752

Houston Ousley holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,752.

Rena Watts

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$15,511
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,511
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,511

At Social Services, Rena Watts serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,511.

Katherine Watson

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$14,923
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,923
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,923

Katherine Watson is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $14,923.

Briana Watson

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$14,567
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,567
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,567

Briana Watson is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $14,567.

Linda Jones

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$14,267
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,267
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,267

Linda Jones holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,267.

Deborah Fletcher

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$14,105
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,105
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,105

Deborah Fletcher works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Deborah earned $14,105 in 2023.

Chastity Haxton

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$13,907
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,907
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,907

Chastity Haxton works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Chastity earned $13,907 in 2024.

Jayme Gardner

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$13,769
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,769
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,769

At Social Services, Jayme Gardner serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,769.

Emma-Jane Fox

Program Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp
$13,484
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,484
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,484

Emma-Jane Fox is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $13,484.

Jennifer White

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$13,152
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,152
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,152

Jennifer White holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,152.

Markiysha Cunningham

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$12,080
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,080
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,080

At Social Services, Markiysha Cunningham serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,080.