Georgia / Pierce County Board of Education
Agency file
The Pierce County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 593 employees with median total compensation of $51,457; the highest distinct record was $171,693.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 593 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($51,457) — 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 $78,725 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,498. 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 3
Grade 12 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
Rebecca King holds the role of Grade 12 Teacher at Pierce County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,508.
Vocational/Pierce County Board of Education
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Mary Whitaker works as a Vocational for Pierce County Board of Education. Mary earned $77,362 in 2025.
Literacy Coach/Pierce County Board of Education
At Pierce County Board of Education, Natasha Carter serves as a Literacy Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,139.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
Heather Rios works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Pierce County Board of Education. Heather earned $77,008 in 2025.
Grade 12 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
James Hickox works as a Grade 12 Teacher for Pierce County Board of Education. James earned $76,587 in 2025.
Gifted/Pierce County Board of Education
Alexandra Wright holds the role of Gifted at Pierce County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,541.
Grade 10 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
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At Pierce County Board of Education, Minnie Slusher serves as a Grade 10 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,509.
Literacy Coach/Pierce County Board of Education
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Margaret Steedley works as a Literacy Coach for Pierce County Board of Education. Margaret earned $76,439 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
Mason Herrin works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Pierce County Board of Education. Mason earned $76,359 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
At Pierce County Board of Education, Leslie Lee serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,174.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
Cristina Chesser is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Pierce County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,109.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
April Ferrell works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Pierce County Board of Education. April earned $76,109 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Pierce County Board of Education
John Phillips holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Pierce County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,211.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Pierce County Board of Education
David Lanier is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Pierce County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,831.
Middle School Counselor/Pierce County Board of Education
Monica Housley works as a Middle School Counselor for Pierce County Board of Education. Monica earned $74,595 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
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Lori Nystrom holds the role of Esol Teacher at Pierce County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,531.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Pierce County Board of Education
Nancy Smith works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Pierce County Board of Education. Nancy earned $74,456 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Pierce County Board of Education
At Pierce County Board of Education, Jamie Roberts serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,269.
Elementary Counselor/Pierce County Board of Education
Laura Coates is a Elementary Counselor at Pierce County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,244.
High School Counselor/Pierce County Board of Education
Rebecca Baldree holds the role of High School Counselor at Pierce County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,074.
Middle School Counselor/Pierce County Board of Education
Bryany Walker works as a Middle School Counselor for Pierce County Board of Education. Bryany earned $74,074 in 2025.
Grade 12 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
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At Pierce County Board of Education, Diane Griffis serves as a Grade 12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,906.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
Denise Brown works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Pierce County Board of Education. Denise earned $73,868 in 2025.
Youth Apprenticeship Director/Pierce County Board of Education
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Malayna Wetherington holds the role of Youth Apprenticeship Director at Pierce County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,717.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Pierce County Board of Education
At Pierce County Board of Education, Kathy Bradley serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,381.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
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At Pierce County Board of Education, Amelia Peavy serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,096.
School Psychologist/Pierce County Board of Education
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Lauren Taylor works as a School Psychologist for Pierce County Board of Education. Lauren earned $72,913 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
Kristen Johnson is a Grade 8 Teacher at Pierce County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,844.
Grade 11 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
At Pierce County Board of Education, Leighanne Hersey serves as a Grade 11 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,844.
Special Education Interrelated/Pierce County Board of Education
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Billie Young works as a Special Education Interrelated for Pierce County Board of Education. Billie earned $72,644 in 2025.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Pierce County Board of Education
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Heather Tomlin works as a Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student for Pierce County Board of Education. Heather earned $72,606 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
At Pierce County Board of Education, Angelene Phillips serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,594.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Pierce County Board of Education
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Tracy Reid holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Pierce County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,444.
Grade 8 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
Priscilla Walsh is a Grade 8 Teacher at Pierce County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,344.
Grade 6 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
James Wood works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Pierce County Board of Education. James earned $72,344 in 2025.
Grade 10 Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
Jessica Yeomans holds the role of Grade 10 Teacher at Pierce County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,344.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Pierce County Board of Education
At Pierce County Board of Education, Heather Harper serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,281.
School Social Worker/Pierce County Board of Education
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Jennifer Johnson is a School Social Worker at Pierce County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,863.
Other Instructional Provider/Pierce County Board of Education
At Pierce County Board of Education, Julia Benton serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,742.
Special Education Interrelated/Pierce County Board of Education
At Pierce County Board of Education, Stacey Bennett serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,669.