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 15
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Annette Trosterud holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,676.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Ashley Davis serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,588.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Betty Hyde is a School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,463.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Chelsey Kimbral holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,434.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Dawson County Board of Education
Maranda Bruce is a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,253.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Amber Smith works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. Amber earned $18,129 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Melinda Crotzer serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,045.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Kenneth Mchan is a Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,903.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Juana Rangel Vargas holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,836.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Billie Tanner holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,776.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
James Lott works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. James earned $17,700 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Matthew Kenny holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,664.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Sherri Harmon holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,646.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Emily Newton works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Emily earned $17,507 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Christina Lathem serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,471.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Christine Tessier holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,193.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Kenneth Howard is a Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,187.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Sarah Ricard Gaboury works as a Other Transportation for Dawson County Board of Education. Sarah earned $16,742 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Monica Standridge holds the role of Other Transportation at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,625.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Heather Rider holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,188.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Penny Wheeler works as a Other Transportation for Dawson County Board of Education. Penny earned $16,164 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Barbara Haygood works as a Bus Driver for Dawson County Board of Education. Barbara earned $16,157 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Sharon Stewart Beasey works as a Other Transportation for Dawson County Board of Education. Sharon earned $16,112 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Elizabeth Bevel serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,957.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Lynette Kornak is a School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,850.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Geralden Harben works as a School Food Service Worker for Dawson County Board of Education. Geralden earned $15,643 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Rhonda Hall works as a School Food Service Worker for Dawson County Board of Education. Rhonda earned $15,618 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Stephanie Morrison serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,547.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Wanda Whaley holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,486.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Lydia Martin holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,351.
Grade 8 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Teressa Wilkins works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Teressa earned $14,266 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Natalie Loden is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,081.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Terri Hall works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Terri earned $13,839 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Suneetha Kola works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Suneetha earned $13,818 in 2025.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Kris Bolton holds the role of Other Transportation at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,700.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Nicholas Leonard serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,613.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Tammy Chester works as a Other Transportation for Dawson County Board of Education. Tammy earned $13,575 in 2025.
Other Instructional Provider/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Cindy Sanford serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,448.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Judd Gravitt serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,404.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Donna Melton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,270.