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 6
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Kassie Byrd holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,087.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Melissa Knuth works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dawson County Board of Education. Melissa earned $73,060 in 2025.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Donald Hamil works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Donald earned $73,032 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Susan Wright serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,925.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Rebecca Johnsen holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,813.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Angela Buytendorp holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,762.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Rachel Sams serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,713.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Kimberly Grant works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $72,600 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
Darion Smallwood holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,161.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dawson County Board of Education
Kellie Vernor works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Dawson County Board of Education. Kellie earned $72,149 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Kelly Shippey serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,070.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Jennifer Nuccio serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,206.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Caycee Nash works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Caycee earned $71,165 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Carson Johnson holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,956.
Grade 8 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Jamie Nelson holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,779.
Vocational/Dawson County Board of Education
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Levi Whitmire works as a Vocational for Dawson County Board of Education. Levi earned $70,752 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Austin Baker is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,676.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Christy Millholland serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,675.
Vocational/Dawson County Board of Education
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Richard Hayes is a Vocational at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,673.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Jamey Bearden serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,609.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Rebecca Stowers is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,577.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
William Stohr works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dawson County Board of Education. William earned $70,318 in 2025.
Gifted High/Dawson County Board of Education
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Lori Sandoval works as a Gifted High for Dawson County Board of Education. Lori earned $69,922 in 2025.
Transportation Director/Mgr/Dawson County Board of Education
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Paula Huggins holds the role of Transportation Director/Mgr at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,503.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Jeffrey Compton is a Grade 7 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $69,428.
Grade 8 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Abigail Rayburn serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,402.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
Amy Baringer is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $69,387.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Cynthia Fikree works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $69,266 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Mallory Skinner serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,991.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Brittany Brooks serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,765.
Vocational/Dawson County Board of Education
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Joshua Craddock works as a Vocational for Dawson County Board of Education. Joshua earned $68,551 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Andrew Grigsby serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,412.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Lindsey Luchansky serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,291.
Grade 8 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
George Minor holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,982.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
James Guy holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,938.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Erin Overby is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $67,878.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Jessie Venem is a Special Education Interrelated at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $67,807.
Information Service Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
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Brett Eckler is a Information Service Personnel at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $67,718.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Lauren Zadernak is a Special Education Interrelated at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $67,689.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Dawson County Board of Education
Jason Oliver works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Dawson County Board of Education. Jason earned $67,541 in 2025.