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
Terra Baker holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,811.
Secretary/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Farris works as a Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. Elizabeth earned $17,799 in 2025.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katie Copeland is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,799.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Balinda Armor works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Balinda earned $17,752 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ethan Mcpherson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ethan earned $17,734 in 2024.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Janet Matson holds the role of Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,702.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Ryan is a Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $17,676.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allison Ambler is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,656.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Renee Bobo holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,640.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allison Thieverge works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Allison earned $17,614 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rose Mccrary serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,605.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Wells is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $17,578.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Phung Le is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $17,566.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Ivy works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kimberly earned $17,565 in 2025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christian Freeman serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,509.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ian White is a Research Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $17,507.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Daniel Rydman holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,507.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Hazlett holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,495.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Vickie Carney is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $17,493.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amy Hayes serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,467.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynthia Fugett works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cynthia earned $17,444 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cheryl Rehagen is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $17,399.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dara Davis serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,367.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chantel Bates holds the role of Dd Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,348.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Wilson is a Dd Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $17,348.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Andre Anderson serves as a Dd Counselor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,231.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lore'E Libbert holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,213.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tina Peterson works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tina earned $17,208 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sherie Tevebaugh is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $17,180.