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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Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michele Stewart is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $14,994.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mark Cooper is a Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $14,962.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Savage holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,959.
School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Buckingham holds the role of School Services Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,957.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelli Ryan holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,949.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tiffany Pleus works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tiffany earned $14,946 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Diehl serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,925.
School Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Janay Allen serves as a School Data Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,905.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debbie Hockaday works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Debbie earned $14,894 in 2025.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Klenke is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,884.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jill Cremer serves as a Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,883.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Keylee Phelps serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,878.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lynne Roe serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,846.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Payne is a Associate Research/Data Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,830.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily Hughey is a Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $14,818.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Kralik is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $14,802.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cathy Backes is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $14,787.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Ipock holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,787.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bao Lor holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,787.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Myers is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $14,787.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samalynn Scherer holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,787.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Hardey holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,780.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tenesha Williams works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tenesha earned $14,737 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brandy Miller is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $14,718.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Courtney Miles works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Courtney earned $14,695 in 2025.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Zjequan Kirby serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,660.
Procurement Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Percival holds the role of Procurement Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,658.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaela Beger is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $14,641.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tekuila Richardson holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,635.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jennifer Hickson serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,621.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christopher Bibbs serves as a Vr Counselor IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,606.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Clarkson holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,588.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joshua Huston works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Joshua earned $14,588 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shawna Shannon holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,588.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelly Zarr holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,588.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Palmer is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $14,588.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Janet Schiwitz holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,504.
Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nancy Baker serves as a Dormitory Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,473.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Young works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelly earned $14,465 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Provance works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mary earned $14,407 in 2024.