The data was gathered by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonprofit research and educational institute.
Top 100 highest paid Michigan public employees classified as departmental specialist in 2019
| Rank | Employee Full Name | Employer | 2019 Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marilyn Schneider | Michigan Department of Education | $97,032 |
| 1 | Roderick D. Thomas | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $97,032 |
| 1 | Tobin L. Miller | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $97,032 |
| 1 | Carla M. Robert | Michigan Department of Treasury | $97,032 |
| 1 | Paul G. Connors | Michigan Department of Treasury | $97,032 |
| 1 | Thomas M. Occhipinti | Michigan Department of Environment | $97,032 |
| 1 | Paul Howland | Michigan Strategic Fund / Michigan Economic Development Corporation | $97,032 |
| 1 | Karen M. Gagnon | Michigan State Housing Development Authority | $97,032 |
| 1 | Thomas J. Rico | Michigan State Housing Development Authority | $97,032 |
| 1 | William Shreck | Michigan Department of Transportation | $97,032 |
| 11 | Steven R. Coscarelli | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | $91,540 |
| 12 | Mary P. D'Isa | Michigan Office of Attorney General | $87,276 |
| 12 | Paula J. Tarrant | Michigan Bureau Of State Lottery | $87,276 |
| 12 | Lorrie L. Dundon | Michigan Bureau Of State Lottery | $87,276 |
| 12 | H. T. Martemucci | Michigan Bureau Of State Lottery | $87,276 |
| 12 | Cristina L. McDermott | Michigan Bureau Of State Lottery | $87,276 |
| 12 | Joanne T. Romanek | Michigan Department of State | $87,276 |
| 12 | Christina M. Schaefer | Michigan Department of State | $87,276 |
| 12 | Chantele M. Geisenhaver | Michigan Department of State | $87,276 |
| 12 | Raymond A. Rustem | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $87,276 |
| 12 | Michael T. Morrison | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $87,276 |
| 12 | Christine S. Black | Michigan Department of Education | $87,276 |
| 12 | Michael D. Flaminio | Michigan Department of Education | $87,276 |
| 12 | Robert L. Franklin | Michigan Gaming Control Board | $87,276 |
| 12 | Lori R. Raby | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | $87,276 |
| 12 | Douglas R. Kimmel | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | $87,276 |
| 12 | Elizabeth A. Arasim | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | $87,276 |
| 12 | Denise A. Hinneburg | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | $87,276 |
| 12 | Angela M. Awrey | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | $87,276 |
| 12 | Lauren A. Swanson-Aprill | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Jacqueline A. Coleman | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Brenda Rogers | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Karen C. Cashen | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Pamela C. Werner | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Erin E. Black | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Charlyss A. Ray | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Jacqueline A. Lett | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Brittany A. Campbell | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Lisa M. Trumbell | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Jennifer L. Terrill | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Colin F. Boes | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Mary Beth Kern-Collins | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Philip Lewis | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Mark M. Lowis | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Lisa M. Dilernia | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Christina Severin | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Eric J. Hendricks | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Laura L. De La Rambelje | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Marcia L. Franks | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Deborah Avery | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Ellen I. Jensen | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Christian G. Clauer | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Jeffrey C. Meaton | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Cheryl A. Webster | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Russell E. Gruber | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Andrew L. Piper | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Tammy L. Jakus | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Kimberly A. Kerns | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Joel D. Brown | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Dana E. Wright | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Faith Keathley | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Burton R. Parsons | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Kelly A. Silker | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Aimee L. McDaniel | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Juan Ortiz | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Alicia M. Cosgrove | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Julie J. Vandenboom | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Elaine K. Medlen | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Mary A. Schrauben | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Jennifer Larrivey | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | $87,276 |
| 12 | Matthew A. Opsommer | Michigan State Police Department | $87,276 |
| 12 | Daniel J. Wibert | Michigan State Police Department | $87,276 |
| 12 | Reid A. Sisson | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Leslie J. Smith-Prame | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Angela Sanborn | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Brooke D. Brantley-Gilbert | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Paula A. Cunningham | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Troy E. Bos | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Arlene M. Wittenberg | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Patricia E. McKenna-Ley | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Bernice Sullivan | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Debra A. Grescowle | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Laurie J. Purdy | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Arnold J. Pulliam | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Tiffany L. Walker | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Kenneth J. Robart | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Courtney C. Pendleton | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Michael J. Zingsheim | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Henry D. Arking | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Andrew R. Kolp | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Deidre F. Oberry | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Eunice M. Link | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Barry G. Tiedeman | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Derek Crombie | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Scott Clements | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Elizabeth L. Harrison | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Toni A. Dennis | Department of Technology, Management and Budget | $87,276 |
| 12 | Steven J. Schneider | Michigan State Housing Development Authority | $87,276 |
| 12 | Lisa A. Lehman | Michigan State Housing Development Authority | $87,276 |
| 12 | Tiffany A. King | Michigan State Housing Development Authority | $87,276 |
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