Georgia / Columbia County Board of Education
Agency file
The Columbia County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 4,579 employees with median total compensation of $47,369; the highest distinct record was $342,154.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,579 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,369) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,062 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,928. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 13
Occupational Therapist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Meredith Youngblood works as a Occupational Therapist for Columbia County Board of Education. Meredith earned $86,364 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Ashley Kaigler holds the role of Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,306.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
James Grant holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,240.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jessica Ruark is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,233.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Robert Ferguson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,210.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kristina Ralston is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,193.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Deana Scholfield serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,169.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Paul Bloodworth serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,063.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Andrea Eremus works as a Assistant Principal for Columbia County Board of Education. Andrea earned $86,004 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Maria Santiago serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,003.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Dukes works as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual for Columbia County Board of Education. Lauren earned $85,962 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Mamie Holt works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Mamie earned $85,919 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jona Gaskin serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,869.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Casey Heckathorn serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,837.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Marissa Beemer is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,765.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jimy Dominguez serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,758.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Adrienne Harless is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,705.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
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Andrea Nale is a Gifted at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,693.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Brandy Parker holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,656.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Sumerlin holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,656.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Djuana Robinson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,595.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Wanda Birt serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,549.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Daniel Davis is a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,510.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Courtney Hopkins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,505.
Esol Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cara Niehoff serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,505.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Butterfield serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,462.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Tracey Rowland works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Tracey earned $85,405 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Frances Stewart works as a Middle School Counselor for Columbia County Board of Education. Frances earned $85,403 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Tony Mccladdie holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,369.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Angela Haygood is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,369.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Catherine Ludlow is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,368.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Susan Harris holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,366.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amy Mulvihill serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,365.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Carolyn Anderson-Flite is a High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,334.
Graduation Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephen Metcalf is a Graduation Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,334.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Bragg is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,306.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Heather Typhair serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,306.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelly Jones works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Kelly earned $85,305 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Marie Blindauer holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,255.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Lisa Wilson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Lisa earned $85,124 in 2025.