Texas / Texas Department of Insurance / Program Specialist III

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Program Specialist III

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

37 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Insurance. Median total compensation for the role is $61,863, below the department median of $71,715.

Employees: 37
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $61,863
Agency median: $71,715
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,800$72,466+

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How total compensation varies among the 37 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 Texas

Program Specialist III is held in 51 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Insurance, the median of $61,863 ranks #27 of 51.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of Court Administration

$75,962 · 1

General Land Office

$75,007 · 4

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$75,000 · 1

Supreme Court

$70,842 · 2

Employees Retirement System

$70,631 · 6

Texas Space Commission

$70,000 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$69,629 · 9

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$69,078 · 4

Texas Facilities Commission

$68,940 · 5

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$68,147 · 17

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$67,250 · 2

Texas Department of Transportation

$66,900 · 49

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

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Program Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $67,227 ranks #6 of 10. See Program Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$169,861 · 136

District of Columbia

$98,412 · 186

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$91,126 · 38

City of Chicago

$80,124 · 20

New York Public Authorities

$77,950 · 16

Utah

$62,109 · 236

Missouri

$50,327 · 621

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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James Newberry

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$73,663

Base pay: $73,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,663
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $6,139
State Employee Number: 174941

James Newberry works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. James earned $73,663 in 2026.

Rosemarie Tello

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$72,001

Base pay: $72,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,001
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $6,000
State Employee Number: 6681

Rosemarie Tello holds the role of Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,001.

Yolanda Cleveland

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$72,000

Base pay: $72,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $6,000
State Employee Number: 14504

Yolanda Cleveland works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Yolanda earned $72,000 in 2026.

Carol Sherman

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$67,271

Base pay: $67,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,271
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Nov 9, 2009
Monthly Pay: $5,606
State Employee Number: 186865

At Texas Department of Insurance, Carol Sherman serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,271.

Latreacia Mays

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$66,600

Base pay: $66,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Oct 30, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,550
State Employee Number: 993593

At Texas Department of Insurance, Latreacia Mays serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,600.

Ariel Audibert

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jul 22, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 1724232

At Texas Department of Insurance, Ariel Audibert serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,150.

Adrianna Moncada

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$66,109

Base pay: $66,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,109
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $5,509
State Employee Number: 143006

At Texas Department of Insurance, Adrianna Moncada serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,109.

Micael Mirza

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$65,142

Base pay: $65,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,142
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Oct 9, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,429
State Employee Number: 332328

At Texas Department of Insurance, Micael Mirza serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,142.

Vanessa Flores

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$65,142

Base pay: $65,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,142
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,429
State Employee Number: 1138188

At Texas Department of Insurance, Vanessa Flores serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,142.

Billy Joe Wallace

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$64,372

Base pay: $64,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,372
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Feb 22, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,364
State Employee Number: 1453237

Billy Joe Wallace is a Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,372.

Sofia Torres

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$64,200

Base pay: $64,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $5,350
State Employee Number: 195843

Sofia Torres holds the role of Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,200.

Kyra Landry

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$64,200

Base pay: $64,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,350
State Employee Number: 1240530

Kyra Landry works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kyra earned $64,200 in 2026.

Nancy Madison

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$64,054

Base pay: $64,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,054
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $5,338
State Employee Number: 39204

At Texas Department of Insurance, Nancy Madison serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,054.

Adam Ramirez

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$63,000

Base pay: $63,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 1, 1996
Monthly Pay: $5,250
State Employee Number: 144452

Adam Ramirez works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Adam earned $63,000 in 2026.

David Pryor

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$63,000

Base pay: $63,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $5,250
State Employee Number: 157614

David Pryor is a Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,000.

Daniel Bass

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$62,400

Base pay: $62,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 9, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,200
State Employee Number: 1461460

Daniel Bass holds the role of Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,400.

Mary Coy

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$62,400

Base pay: $62,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Nov 14, 2011
Monthly Pay: $5,200
State Employee Number: 118229

Mary Coy is a Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,400.

Jose Torres

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$61,950

Base pay: $61,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,950
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 26, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,163
State Employee Number: 1264653

Jose Torres works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jose earned $61,950 in 2026.

Jacqueline Van Gundy

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$61,863

Base pay: $61,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,863
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,155
State Employee Number: 42717

Jacqueline Van Gundy works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jacqueline earned $61,863 in 2026.

Dana Shuler

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$61,842

Base pay: $61,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,842
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jun 8, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,154
State Employee Number: 181310

At Texas Department of Insurance, Dana Shuler serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,842.

Theresa Ramirez

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$61,727

Base pay: $61,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,727
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Nov 23, 2009
Monthly Pay: $5,144
State Employee Number: 15557

Theresa Ramirez holds the role of Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,727.

Elizabeth Tristao

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$61,581

Base pay: $61,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,581
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 23, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,132
State Employee Number: 1466501

Elizabeth Tristao works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elizabeth earned $61,581 in 2026.

Brenda Foster

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$61,345

Base pay: $61,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,345
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $5,112
State Employee Number: 13091

Brenda Foster works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brenda earned $61,345 in 2026.

Elizabeth Benitez Resech

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$61,316

Base pay: $61,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 13, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,110
State Employee Number: 340775

At Texas Department of Insurance, Elizabeth Benitez Resech serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,316.

Ethel Mcvea

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$60,834

Base pay: $60,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,834
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 11, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,070
State Employee Number: 7619

Ethel Mcvea is a Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,834.

Ashley Perez

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$60,600

Base pay: $60,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 25, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,050
State Employee Number: 1703231

Ashley Perez works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ashley earned $60,600 in 2026.

Misty Marquardt

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$60,600

Base pay: $60,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jul 21, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,050
State Employee Number: 1788013

At Texas Department of Insurance, Misty Marquardt serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,600.

Angelina Maciel

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$60,000

Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 19, 2008
Monthly Pay: $5,000
State Employee Number: 120010

At Texas Department of Insurance, Angelina Maciel serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,000.

Leonela Hernandez

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$60,000

Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 12, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,000
State Employee Number: 780625

Leonela Hernandez is a Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,000.

Kimi Mudd

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2025 total comp

$59,400

Base pay: $59,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Aug 26, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,950
State Employee Number: 728240

Kimi Mudd is a Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,400.

David Moreno

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$58,736

Base pay: $58,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,736
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 30, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,895
State Employee Number: 1204714

David Moreno works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $58,736 in 2026.

Jacqueline Gonzales

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1729779

Jacqueline Gonzales works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jacqueline earned $57,000 in 2026.

Tiffany Cisneros

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$56,325

Base pay: $56,325
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,325
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 9, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,694
State Employee Number: 1252595

Tiffany Cisneros works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tiffany earned $56,325 in 2026.

Jessica Judge

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$56,000

Base pay: $56,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,667
State Employee Number: 516677

Jessica Judge works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jessica earned $56,000 in 2026.

Marlena Schoenfeld

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$54,700

Base pay: $54,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,700
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,558
State Employee Number: 128628

Marlena Schoenfeld holds the role of Program Specialist III at Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,700.

Breanna Younger

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$54,180

Base pay: $54,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 9, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,515
State Employee Number: 1575305

Breanna Younger works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Breanna earned $54,180 in 2026.

Megan Alonzo

Program Specialist III/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$52,800

Base pay: $52,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,400
State Employee Number: 1802424

Megan Alonzo works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Megan earned $52,800 in 2026.