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
Michele Sese works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Michele earned $18,426 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jesse Barjenbruch works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jesse earned $18,410 in 2023.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jane Deubler-White works as a Vr Counselor IV for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jane earned $18,403 in 2023.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shalai Brown holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,391.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Diana Jones serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,386.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Tipton holds the role of Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,326.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brianna Batchelor serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,307.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jennifer Vanderbilt serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,261.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jerry Price works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jerry earned $18,239 in 2024.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Mansfield is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $18,234.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gregory Frost holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,208.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Saundra Lincoln serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,176.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Larissa Tackett holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,170.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kathy Henderson serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,165.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kareena Cloe serves as a Vr Counselor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,143.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rita Woodward works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rita earned $18,135 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shane Wright serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,121.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tiana Jackson serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,104.
Assistant Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Joyce Wilson serves as a Assistant Superintendent. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,101.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Holley is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $18,096.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Meghan Rackers works as a Program Coordinator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Meghan earned $18,074 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Roderick Herron works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Roderick earned $18,030 in 2024.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jordan Petzoldt holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,011.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jenny Bondy holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,970.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chloe Jones is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,953.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christopher Brandon serves as a Cook II. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,952.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsey Gilpin is a Executive Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,942.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashleigh Odell works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ashleigh earned $17,921 in 2023.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Clay Snyder holds the role of Research Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,919.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicole Heffernan is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,915.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Jack works as a District Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $17,910 in 2025.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brian Jungen holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,902.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Bethany Hornbeck serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,893.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mackenzie Hockaday holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,874.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, David Randall serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,874.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cheyann Schneider works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cheyann earned $17,874 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beverly Shively is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $17,873.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cori May is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,864.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Steven Guffey is a Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $17,857.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katherine Pummill is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $17,838.