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/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marissa Dietz works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Marissa earned $19,078 in 2025.
Quality Assurance Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Masek serves as a Quality Assurance Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,064.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Meredith Coffman holds the role of Dd Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,039.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Charlotte Stapleton holds the role of Dd Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,019.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lukas Vitt works as a Research Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lukas earned $19,013 in 2025.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amber Ernst is a Research Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,953.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Madelyn Hansen is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $18,929.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Renay Spilker works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Renay earned $18,916 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elise Ingram works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Elise earned $18,900 in 2025.
Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Glenn Gibbs serves as a Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,896.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Martin Sturgeon serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,884.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brittani Dagen is a Assistant District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $18,872.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashlyn Branstine holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,848.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karla Pfefferkorn works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Karla earned $18,837 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lora Schneider works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lora earned $18,835 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Catheryn Fletcher holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,818.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brooke Thornton is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,815.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Destini Jefferson works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Destini earned $18,811 in 2025.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Eads is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $18,787.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Darren Dial serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,782.
School Business Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsey Maag holds the role of School Business Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,781.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jason Nance works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jason earned $18,717 in 2025.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Spencer Black works as a Research Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Spencer earned $18,691 in 2025.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Catherine Henderson works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Catherine earned $18,665 in 2024.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Natasha Wheeler serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,655.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erin Henry serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,655.
Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kristy Luebbert holds the role of Data Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,631.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Natasha Bergman works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Natasha earned $18,625 in 2025.
Program Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christine Wynn serves as a Program Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,608.
School Business Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dennis Gamble holds the role of School Business Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,592.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Klenke is a Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,590.
Hearing Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jane Boone holds the role of Hearing Officer at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,546.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cody Mullins is a Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $18,490.
Field Operations Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amy Libbert serves as a Field Operations Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,480.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cheyann Schneider works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cheyann earned $18,472 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrea Green works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Andrea earned $18,467 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marcia Patridge holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,460.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Grace Dowdy holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,458.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaitlyn Lahue is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $18,439.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Donna Warren holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,438.