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Texas Education Agency

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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

In 2026, this agency had 1,226 employees with median total compensation of $97,380; the highest distinct record was $274,633.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$127M
Employees
1,226
Median total
$97,380
Highest record
$274,633

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,226 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($97,380) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$103,575 (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
$74,948
$83,804
$97,380
$115,345
$137,186

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $137,186 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $74,948. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Director II
56 · $120,124
Director I
56 · $106,981
Director III
53 · $133,828

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2025
$124.1M
1,218
$96,731
2026
$127M
2.3%
1,226
0.7%
$97,380
0.7%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Michelle Merrick

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,625
Base pay
$83,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,625
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,969
State Employee Number
1648348

Michelle Merrick is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,625.

Brittany Withers

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,625
Base pay
$83,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,625
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Sep 18, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,969
State Employee Number
1670621

At Texas Education Agency, Brittany Withers serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,625.

Shahla Mobley

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,625
Base pay
$83,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,625
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Jan 16, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,969
State Employee Number
1688582

Shahla Mobley is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,625.

Cole Davis

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,625
Base pay
$83,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,625
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Sep 18, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,969
State Employee Number
599257

Cole Davis works as a Education Specialist IV for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cole earned $83,625 in 2026.

Evan Marczynski

Information Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,615
Base pay
$83,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,615
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1833
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,968
State Employee Number
1183248

Evan Marczynski is a Information Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,615.

Mary Bagwell

Information Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,615
Base pay
$83,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,615
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1833
Hire Date
May 15, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,968
State Employee Number
1183257

Mary Bagwell is a Information Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,615.

Salome Salazar

Compliance Analyst III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,606
Base pay
$83,606
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,606
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1402
Hire Date
Sep 18, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,967
State Employee Number
1242055

At Texas Education Agency, Salome Salazar serves as a Compliance Analyst III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,606.

Xu Zhao

Programmer III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,526
Base pay
$83,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,526
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
243
Hire Date
Aug 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$6,960
State Employee Number
617019

Xu Zhao works as a Programmer III for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Xu earned $83,526 in 2026.

Lisa Gebert

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,495
Base pay
$83,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,495
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
May 15, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,958
State Employee Number
1209202

Lisa Gebert works as a Education Specialist IV for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lisa earned $83,495 in 2026.

Virginia Gonzalez

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,495
Base pay
$83,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,495
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Jan 18, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,958
State Employee Number
1448207

Virginia Gonzalez is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,495.

Sharda Blake

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,495
Base pay
$83,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,495
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
May 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,958
State Employee Number
1637250

At Texas Education Agency, Sharda Blake serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,495.

Emily Winward

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,495
Base pay
$83,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,495
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, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,958
State Employee Number
1459483

At Texas Education Agency, Emily Winward serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,495.

Sara Vercher

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,494
Base pay
$83,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,494
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, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,958
State Employee Number
726152

At Texas Education Agency, Sara Vercher serves as a Education Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,494.

Steven Rachel

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp
$83,494
Base pay
$83,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,494
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0823
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,958
State Employee Number
1414215

Steven Rachel works as a Education Specialist IV for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Steven earned $83,494 in 2025.

Cassandra Pignato

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,494
Base pay
$83,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,494
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2009
Monthly Pay
$6,958
State Employee Number
114455

Cassandra Pignato works as a Education Specialist IV for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cassandra earned $83,494 in 2026.

Laquita Mcmillion-Spears

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,494
Base pay
$83,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,494
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,958
State Employee Number
1466987

Laquita Mcmillion-Spears 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 $83,494.

Jorge Alvarado

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,494
Base pay
$83,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,494
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,958
State Employee Number
1563780

Jorge Alvarado is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,494.

Mario Ramirez

Manager III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,397
Base pay
$83,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,397
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1602
Hire Date
Aug 31, 2015
Monthly Pay
$6,950
State Employee Number
14353

Mario Ramirez is a Manager III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,397.

Michelle Cruz

Information Specialist V/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,329
Base pay
$83,329
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,329
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1834
Hire Date
Apr 13, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,944
State Employee Number
1262234

At Texas Education Agency, Michelle Cruz serves as a Information Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,329.

Yonggang Zhang

Programmer III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,302
Base pay
$83,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,302
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
243
Hire Date
Mar 14, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,942
State Employee Number
1457979

At Texas Education Agency, Yonggang Zhang serves as a Programmer III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,302.

Brianna Tenbrink

Project Manager III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,254
Base pay
$83,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,254
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1560
Hire Date
Jul 18, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,938
State Employee Number
1478071

At Texas Education Agency, Brianna Tenbrink serves as a Project Manager III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,254.

Lourdes Solis

Accountant VI/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,209
Base pay
$83,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,209
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1022
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2008
Monthly Pay
$6,934
State Employee Number
157971

Lourdes Solis is a Accountant VI at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,209.

Michael Webb

Systems Analyst IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$83,161
Base pay
$83,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,161
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
255
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$6,930
State Employee Number
378273

Michael Webb is a Systems Analyst IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,161.

Amy Maynard-Harrison

Program Management Specialist I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,973
Base pay
$82,973
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,973
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1670
Hire Date
Jun 14, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,914
State Employee Number
1406221

Amy Maynard-Harrison holds the role of Program Management Specialist I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,973.

Chandler Galvan

Auditor IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,906
Base pay
$82,906
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,906
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1050
Hire Date
Dec 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$6,909
State Employee Number
1826224

At Texas Education Agency, Chandler Galvan serves as a Auditor IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,906.

Michael Harris

Financial Analyst III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,800
Base pay
$82,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,800
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1084
Hire Date
Feb 16, 2026
Monthly Pay
$6,900
State Employee Number
1718997

At Texas Education Agency, Michael Harris serves as a Financial Analyst III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,800.

Kayla Potter

Grant Specialist V/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,769
Base pay
$82,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,769
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1923
Hire Date
May 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,897
State Employee Number
355398

Kayla Potter holds the role of Grant Specialist V at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,769.

Elizabeth Sanchez

Grant Specialist V/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,769
Base pay
$82,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,769
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1923
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,897
State Employee Number
1246097

At Texas Education Agency, Elizabeth Sanchez serves as a Grant Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,769.

Annette Petrusso

Technical Writer III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,754
Base pay
$82,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,754
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1872
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,896
State Employee Number
1109387

Annette Petrusso is a Technical Writer III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,754.

Autumn Mcilraith

Data Analyst IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,729
Base pay
$82,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,729
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
653
Hire Date
Jul 13, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,894
State Employee Number
1091474

Autumn Mcilraith works as a Data Analyst IV for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Autumn earned $82,729 in 2026.

Jaime Reyes

Manager II/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp
$82,687
Base pay
$82,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,687
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1601
Hire Date
Feb 13, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,891
State Employee Number
137474

At Texas Education Agency, Jaime Reyes serves as a Manager II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,687.

Terrie Breeden

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp
$82,687
Base pay
$82,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,687
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0823
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2010
Monthly Pay
$6,891
State Employee Number
164043

Terrie Breeden 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 $82,687.

John Hollingsworth

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,657
Base pay
$82,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,657
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2016
Monthly Pay
$6,888
State Employee Number
994164

John Hollingsworth 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 $82,657.

Jordan Davis

Education Specialist V/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,652
Base pay
$82,652
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,652
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
824
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2026
Monthly Pay
$6,888
State Employee Number
1828785

At Texas Education Agency, Jordan Davis serves as a Education Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,652.

Anthony Hill

Auditor IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,622
Base pay
$82,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,622
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1050
Hire Date
Aug 16, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,885
State Employee Number
82603

At Texas Education Agency, Anthony Hill serves as a Auditor IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,622.

Vanessa Alba

Education Specialist IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,570
Base pay
$82,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,570
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
823
Hire Date
Oct 11, 2010
Monthly Pay
$6,881
State Employee Number
85818

Vanessa Alba is a Education Specialist IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,570.

Parker Achord

Creative Media Designer IV/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,501
Base pay
$82,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,501
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1816
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,875
State Employee Number
1693036

Parker Achord is a Creative Media Designer IV at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,501.

Brandon Head

Investigator VI/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,500
Base pay
$82,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,500
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1356
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,875
State Employee Number
1648351

Brandon Head is a Investigator VI at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,500.

Drue Sieloff

Program Supervisor V/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp
$82,404
Base pay
$82,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,404
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1586
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,867
State Employee Number
1406227

Drue Sieloff works as a Program Supervisor V for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Drue earned $82,404 in 2026.