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Education Specialist IV

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

130 employees hold this title in Texas Education Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $82,029, below the department median of $97,380.

Employees: 130
Total payroll: $10.8M
Role median: $82,029
Agency median: $97,380
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$69,015$96,806+

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How total compensation varies among the 130 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

Education Specialist IV is held in 11 Texas departments. In Texas Education Agency, the median of $82,029 ranks #4 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Department of Transportation

$92,106 · 1

Texas Historical Commission

$87,540 · 2

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

$84,965 · 1

Health and Human Services Commission

$81,500 · 11

Secretary of State

$78,750 · 15

Department of State Health Services

$74,857 · 1

Office of Risk Management

$73,867 · 1

Department of Public Safety

$72,691 · 2

Texas Juvenile Justice Department

$71,865 · 11

State Preservation Board

$65,500 · 2

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

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Education Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $82,029 ranks #2 of 5. See Education Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$89,187 · 75

$73,561 · 12

$39,288 · 193

$25,193 · 10

Median total compensation for comparable Education 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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Tamara Robert

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,770

Base pay: $80,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,770
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Feb 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,731
State Employee Number: 1579596

Tamara Robert holds the role of Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,770.

Lea Ann Lee

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,643

Base pay: $80,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,643
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,720
State Employee Number: 759755

Lea Ann Lee is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,643.

Kathyron Humes

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,540

Base pay: $80,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,540
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,712
State Employee Number: 1167747

Kathyron Humes is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,540.

Francisco Torres

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,460

Base pay: $80,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,460
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Jun 14, 2010
Monthly Pay: $6,705
State Employee Number: 34593

Francisco Torres is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,460.

Yolanda Cano

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1807505

Yolanda Cano is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,421.

Bruce Kanagaki

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1837508

At Texas Education Agency, Bruce Kanagaki serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,421.

Jared Disher

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Nov 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1807504

Jared Disher is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,421.

Josephine Rubio

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1835109

At Texas Education Agency, Josephine Rubio serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,421.

Nancy Limon

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Jan 21, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1249505

At Texas Education Agency, Nancy Limon serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,421.

Virginia Stephens

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1648345

At Texas Education Agency, Virginia Stephens serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,421.

Brittany Eldred

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: May 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1711654

Brittany Eldred is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,421.

William Phelps

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1747553

William Phelps is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,421.

Melissa Barajas

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1764077

Melissa Barajas works as a Education Specialist IV for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Melissa earned $80,421 in 2026.

Crystal Gardner

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0823
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1772557

At Texas Education Agency, Crystal Gardner serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,421.

Ami Cortes

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1363736

At Texas Education Agency, Ami Cortes serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,421.

Whitney Hundley

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1837512

At Texas Education Agency, Whitney Hundley serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,421.

Michelle Gonzalez

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Mar 16, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1835500

Michelle Gonzalez holds the role of Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,421.

Heather Kleinmann

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1835108

Heather Kleinmann is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,421.

Jennifer Pesina

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,421

Base pay: $80,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,702
State Employee Number: 1777189

At Texas Education Agency, Jennifer Pesina serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,421.

Taffney Nickerson

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,376

Base pay: $80,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,698
State Employee Number: 1705423

Taffney Nickerson works as a Education Specialist IV for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Taffney earned $80,376 in 2026.

Cherdeeca Hinson-Hammonds

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$80,376

Base pay: $80,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0823
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,698
State Employee Number: 537954

Cherdeeca Hinson-Hammonds holds the role of Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,376.

Daniel Brown

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$80,376

Base pay: $80,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0823
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,698
State Employee Number: 589432

Daniel Brown is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,376.

Reema Kumari

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,376

Base pay: $80,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,698
State Employee Number: 1470721

Reema Kumari holds the role of Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,376.

Denare Carter

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$80,376

Base pay: $80,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0823
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,698
State Employee Number: 1670617

Denare Carter holds the role of Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,376.

Ashley Hunt

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,376

Base pay: $80,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: May 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,698
State Employee Number: 1711652

Ashley Hunt holds the role of Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,376.

Sarah Mccaslin

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$80,358

Base pay: $80,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,358
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0823
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,697
State Employee Number: 1414222

Sarah Mccaslin works as a Education Specialist IV for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sarah earned $80,358 in 2025.

Stephanie Finau

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,280

Base pay: $80,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,280
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,690
State Employee Number: 1010130

At Texas Education Agency, Stephanie Finau serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,280.

Erica Bates

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,250

Base pay: $80,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: May 16, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,687
State Employee Number: 1460429

At Texas Education Agency, Erica Bates serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,250.

Konahe Jernigan

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,250

Base pay: $80,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,687
State Employee Number: 1448368

At Texas Education Agency, Konahe Jernigan serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,250.

Bernadette Labrado

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,250

Base pay: $80,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Jan 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,687
State Employee Number: 1090481

Bernadette Labrado holds the role of Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,250.

Rebecca Mien

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$80,250

Base pay: $80,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0823
Hire Date: May 16, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,687
State Employee Number: 1459944

At Texas Education Agency, Rebecca Mien serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,250.

Alice Barnebey

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,250

Base pay: $80,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,687
State Employee Number: 1467353

At Texas Education Agency, Alice Barnebey serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,250.

Mary Awalt

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$80,250

Base pay: $80,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 823
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,687
State Employee Number: 1641745

Mary Awalt holds the role of Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,250.