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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Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaitlyn Shirley works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kaitlyn earned $17,144 in 2024.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Autumn Tactacan holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,137.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alexis West serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,135.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeremy Hagler is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $17,120.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chip Sharp is a Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $17,089.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sara Gatson is a Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $17,079.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Colvin works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelly earned $17,074 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandy Wendel holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,074.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeannette Batson is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,016.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Patricia Florence is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $16,991.
Custodial Worker/Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Patrick Frazier is a Custodial Worker/Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $16,921.
Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tara Gillespie serves as a Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,911.
Professional Relations Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Patrick Egan works as a Professional Relations Officer for Elementary and Secondary Education. Patrick earned $16,909 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Clydettia Reese is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $16,908.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laci Schulte works as a Program Support Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Laci earned $16,874 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Caydence Jansen serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,859.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carina Petrini works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Carina earned $16,823 in 2023.
Communication Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Hannah Mote is a Communication Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $16,783.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allison Pope is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,774.
Vr Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Patricia Merchant serves as a Vr Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,770.
School HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cheri Landers is a School HR Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,742.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily Smith works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Emily earned $16,737 in 2024.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Hamlett holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,666.
Senior Procurement Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brady Heckemeyer works as a Senior Procurement Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brady earned $16,665 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Vanessa Nelson is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,616.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christina Taylor serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,614.
Assistant Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Charles Counsil holds the role of Assistant Dormitory Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,611.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Connie Roth is a Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,585.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Anmarie Dillon is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,570.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Steven Porter holds the role of Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,534.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adrienne Wilson works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Adrienne earned $16,527 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Trina Mallory is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $16,523.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Isabel Diaz-Alvarez works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Isabel earned $16,510 in 2023.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lesley Hutson holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,506.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shantel Rollins holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,492.
Custodial Worker/Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Ulrich holds the role of Custodial Worker/Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,489.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily Hess works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Emily earned $16,478 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathryn Pierce is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $16,470.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Carolyn Smashey serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,447.
Agency Budget Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Matthew Mcteer holds the role of Agency Budget Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,443.