Missouri / Elementary and Secondary Education
Agency file
The Elementary and Secondary Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 2,813 employees with median total compensation of $30,007; the highest distinct record was $245,073.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,813 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($30,007) — 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 $68,161 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,187. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84.1M — | 2,746 — | $27,299 — |
| 2024 | $89.3M ▲ 6.2% | 2,907 ▲ 5.9% | $25,725 ▼ 5.8% |
| 2025 | $93.7M ▲ 4.9% | 2,813 ▼ 3.2% | $30,007 ▲ 16.6% |
Record list
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Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Younger-Loesing holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,713.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Knapp works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $10,710 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Morghan Jans is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $10,674.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jean Hagston works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jean earned $10,672 in 2024.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jackson Whitaker works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jackson earned $10,656 in 2025.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashlie Eads serves as a Accounting Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,654.
Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd/Elementary and Secondary Education
Donna Moore holds the role of Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,647.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dakota Earnheart serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,611.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sara Gatson is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $10,609.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robert Hammond holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,598.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashley Sharp serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,586.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tammy Penberthy works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tammy earned $10,575 in 2025.
Families First Program Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Angela Turner serves as a Families First Program Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,546.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Khrystie Wulff holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,536.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Margaret Landwehr holds the role of Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,527.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christine Chapman holds the role of Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,516.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Pflugradt holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,501.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mishael Babcock serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,499.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tara Mitchell is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $10,490.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Peter Bedo serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,466.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leaha Williams works as a Building Administrator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Leaha earned $10,459 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lynsi Sciaroni works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lynsi earned $10,456 in 2025.
Vr Business Specialist II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Worthington is a Vr Business Specialist II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $10,444.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katherine Lale is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $10,436.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brooke Jenkins serves as a Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,436.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Blattel holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,420.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Felicia Roberts is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $10,420.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Richard Lauf is a Senior Accounts Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $10,399.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Catherine Epstein serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,382.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelah Hester is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $10,382.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kori Stewart is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $10,382.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kristen Moore serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,382.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lexus Howard holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,373.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Colton Glover works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Colton earned $10,341 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joel Dubbels is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $10,324.