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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Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Siekerman works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amy earned $15,589 in 2023.
Teacher in Charge/Elementary and Secondary Education
Louann Hoover is a Teacher in Charge at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,571.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Schuster works as a Physical Education Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Deborah earned $15,569 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jennifer Owsley serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,569.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julianna Johll is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $15,555.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ronni Braddy works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ronni earned $15,551 in 2025.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christy Mcelwain holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,534.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kevin West serves as a Vr Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,503.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jordan Allen serves as a Vr Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,486.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christine Gillespie holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,476.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jenna Hoover serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,471.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dominic Merritt serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,446.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Bottcher is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,417.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeanette Lehman works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeanette earned $15,374 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alijah Moore is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,368.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Vicki Berg is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,367.
Chief Governmental Relations/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Harris works as a Chief Governmental Relations for Elementary and Secondary Education. Michael earned $15,360 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Frances Hemp works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Frances earned $15,336 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Fredrick works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ashley earned $15,305 in 2025.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christy Parks holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,297.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Connie Beard serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,286.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lana Gibson serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,233.
Bus Attendant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Africa Bilderbeck is a Bus Attendant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $15,216.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alicia Westhoff is a Home School Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $15,208.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katelen Headrick is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $15,204.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Gloria Porter serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,197.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Audri Holland works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Audri earned $15,165 in 2025.
Senior Communications Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cory Carwile holds the role of Senior Communications Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,141.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jordan Nickell holds the role of Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,138.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Starla Slawson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Starla earned $15,126 in 2024.
Vr Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynthia Johnson holds the role of Vr Driver at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,125.
Bus Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Billy Williams serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,107.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Wyvonnia Neeley holds the role of Assistant District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,096.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Luis Rivera holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,074.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Hagen works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $15,061 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dina Brockman is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,057.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tonya Archer holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,053.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paul Ehresman is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,047.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sara Dollins holds the role of Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,041.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Cindy Jeffries serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,028.