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 14
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.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Ashley Knight is a School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,218.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Myriam Gonzalez-Vazquez is a School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,207.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Johnny Gary is a Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,035.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Sarah Sosebee serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,014.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Carley Brumbelow works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Carley earned $20,955 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Melanie Austin holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,879.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Andy Mahaffey works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dawson County Board of Education. Andy earned $20,873 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Cassie Byrum holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,819.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Lesley Brooks Hinkley works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. Lesley earned $20,723 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Gretchen Weischedel serves as a Other Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,712.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Holly Ingram holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,658.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Arlen Culp holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,611.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Melva Thomason serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,511.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Randolph Berry holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,261.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Carla Gober works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Carla earned $20,015 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
William Eley is a Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,918.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Stephanie Winters holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,785.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Catherine Leopard works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Catherine earned $19,689 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Dawson County Board of Education
Lisa Argento is a School Food Service Manager at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,667.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Rebecca Lail works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $19,504 in 2025.
Data Clerk/Dawson County Board of Education
Tonia Bagwell holds the role of Data Clerk at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,346.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Donna Mau serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,325.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Tabbatha Carnes works as a School Food Service Worker for Dawson County Board of Education. Tabbatha earned $19,315 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Sally Pacheco serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,281.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Kecia Smith is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,081.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Danielle King serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,981.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Sara Magruder holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,680.