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 17
Member, Board of Education/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Elaine Wilson serves as a Member, Board of Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,200.
Member, Board of Education/Dawson County Board of Education
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Karen Armstrong holds the role of Member, Board of Education at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,200.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Lisa Hills works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Lisa earned $7,171 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Marcus Bottoms serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,727.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Katya Bessiere is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,495.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Noah Burruss holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,776.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Patricia Cranford holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,312.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Harli Crabtree holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,244.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Irma Platas is a Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,136.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Hailey Browning holds the role of Other Transportation at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,090.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Mayra Mendoza Vargas holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,957.
Esol Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Sharon Cobb serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,907.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Rhonda Zelgewicz serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,859.
Substitute Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Thomas Edwards is a Substitute Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $4,697.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Karen Castleberry holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,695.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Makenzy Payne holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,113.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Dominick Hagan is a Other Transportation at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $4,031.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
Victoria Cole holds the role of Bus Driver at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,007.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Jill Stonecypher works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Jill earned $3,841 in 2025.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Michelle Strickland serves as a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,765.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Kelsey Wheeler works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Kelsey earned $3,728 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Samantha Boakye serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,648.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Alan Shippey is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,528.
Bookkeeper/Dawson County Board of Education
Tanya Davis works as a Bookkeeper for Dawson County Board of Education. Tanya earned $3,511 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Kim Anderson is a School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,441.
Substitute Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Thomas Oglesby is a Substitute Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,366.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Amy Scarborough works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Dawson County Board of Education. Amy earned $3,363 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Kassidy Gordon serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,299.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Sarah Oster is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,254.
Parapro Personnel - Pre-K/Dawson County Board of Education
Megan Dorris is a Parapro Personnel - Pre-K at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,865.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Christin Thronson holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,436.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Faith Shirley is a Other Transportation at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,380.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Dawson County Board of Education
Alyssa Santana holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,207.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Neena Payne is a Other Transportation at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $2,095.
Other Transportation/Dawson County Board of Education
Jinx Arrington works as a Other Transportation for Dawson County Board of Education. Jinx earned $1,974 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
Ghizlane Outib holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,867.
Substitute Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Hillary Henry works as a Substitute Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Hillary earned $1,814 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Dawson County Board of Education
Michael Archer holds the role of Transportation Mechanic at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,497.
Bus Driver/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Stanley Evans serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,190.
School Food Service Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Janet Kidd serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,067.