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
Highest-paid first / page 12
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
Morris Manhertz works as a Custodial Personnel for Dawson County Board of Education. Morris earned $34,010 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Linda Halsey holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,384.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
Jacqueline Smith is a Custodial Personnel at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,169.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Dawson County Board of Education
Michelle Blair works as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K for Dawson County Board of Education. Michelle earned $32,725 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Felicia Smith serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,673.
Secretary/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Kimberly Whitmire serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,251.
Is Personnel - Support Service/Dawson County Board of Education
Barry Kimsey is a Is Personnel - Support Service at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,044.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Donald Hutchins serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,813.
Secretary/Dawson County Board of Education
Tonya Whitmire is a Secretary at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,776.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Lisa Duff holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,631.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Denise Pepper holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,631.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Jaclyn Cruse is a School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,347.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Dawson County Board of Education
Barbie Thurmond works as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K for Dawson County Board of Education. Barbie earned $29,957 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Jennifer Lancaster is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,957.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Karen Morgan holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,827.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
Sandra Hughes holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,724.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Holli Henderson serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,468.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Jerry Schnebelen serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,415.
School Nurse/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Kinlie Nix serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,242.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Gary Wilson serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,094.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Tammy Daniel holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,090.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Germain Martin works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. Germain earned $29,010 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
Charlotte Holcomb holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,898.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Gregory Green serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,898.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Tammy Miller serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,730.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Nancy Satterfield works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Nancy earned $28,242 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Valerie Patrick is a Grade 8 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,054.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Patty Adams is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,937.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Brenda Daniel holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,654.
Data Clerk/Dawson County Board of Education
Kaymon Nix works as a Data Clerk for Dawson County Board of Education. Kaymon earned $27,632 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Amanda Crane holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,545.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Elma Gee works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Elma earned $27,545 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Katie Blankinship serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,521.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Sydney Rickett works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Sydney earned $26,807 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Cynthia Sheriff serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,627.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Melanie Wilder is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,592.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Rachael Comstock holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,149.
Custodial Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Mary Thomas serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,131.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Andrea Cahill holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,081.
Bookkeeper/Dawson County Board of Education
Lisa Holcomb works as a Bookkeeper for Dawson County Board of Education. Lisa earned $26,008 in 2025.