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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Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kathryn Ingram serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,406.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adina Welsh holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,396.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Chelsea Griffin serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,383.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Angela Eckert serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,381.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paul Dibello holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,370.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Phillip Thomas holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,367.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily Lay holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,318.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tina Dougan works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tina earned $14,296 in 2023.
Storekeeper II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jc Jackson serves as a Storekeeper II. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,290.
Mcdhh Office Support Specialis/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Laurie Lister serves as a Mcdhh Office Support Specialis. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,289.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susanne Hanscom works as a Assistant School Services Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Susanne earned $14,272 in 2025.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Courtney Hicks serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,266.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Macie Herrig serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,251.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denise Ridenhour works as a Program Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Denise earned $14,249 in 2024.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Roger Kelley works as a Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Roger earned $14,224 in 2023.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Morrell serves as a School Support Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,207.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sharon Egbert serves as a School Support Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,176.
School Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Erika Brundage holds the role of School Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,166.
Senior Communications Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gabrielle Johnson works as a Senior Communications Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Gabrielle earned $14,133 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Miranda Lopez works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Miranda earned $14,129 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Hailee Peel works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Hailee earned $14,115 in 2023.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Bakehouse holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,105.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kristen Jeffries works as a Vr Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kristen earned $14,086 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
David Wood works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. David earned $14,082 in 2024.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Ibbotson holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,080.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deidra Davis works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Deidra earned $14,071 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kaitlyn Blain serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,057.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dale Wimer works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dale earned $14,049 in 2023.
Bus Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
Garold Williams holds the role of Bus Driver at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,037.
Night Watch/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Darren Holland serves as a Night Watch. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,960.
Bus Attendant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brenda Duncan serves as a Bus Attendant. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,959.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nicole Martinez serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,957.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ellen Erkenbrack serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,944.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandy Sims is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $13,916.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Black works as a Assistant District Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $13,915 in 2025.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tania Contreras works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tania earned $13,902 in 2024.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Logan Eddleman serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,902.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sara Friga serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,902.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Crystal Gosche serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,902.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeremy Nicholas serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,902.