Georgia / Dawson County Board of Education
Agency file
The Dawson County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 688 employees with median total compensation of $52,386; the highest distinct record was $174,386.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 688 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,386) — 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 $91,266 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,222. 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
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Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Byron Turner works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. Byron earned $22,403 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Shena Bynum holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,349.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Mary Young serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,304.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Scott Sorrells is a Other Transportation at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,295.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Sherry Newton serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,293.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Vanessa Day serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,155.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Sarah Larson serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,834.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Dawson County Board of Education
Brandy Bunch holds the role of Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,745.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Makayla Jones holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,736.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Caroline Jordan works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Caroline earned $21,678 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Tiffany Morgan is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,675.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Zamara Albandoz Colon holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,644.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Terry Day serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,641.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Tabatha Chastain holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,623.
Nursing Assistant / Health Technician/Dawson County Board of Education
Kimberlie Dahlstrom holds the role of Nursing Assistant / Health Technician at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,427.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Debra Noonan-Elber works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Debra earned $21,390 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Kara Wilkins works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Kara earned $21,390 in 2025.