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
Jeannie Collins works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeannie earned $23,513 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amber Dryden serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,510.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nathaniel Halliday holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,504.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amiee Moore holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,482.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brandy Dittman holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,481.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Suzanne Falk serves as a Vr Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,463.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Clifton works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $23,454 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Taylor Russell holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,452.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Frances Snyder serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,436.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julie Spradley is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,398.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Gillian Mcmanemin serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,329.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alex Lorenz holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,326.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angela Hopkins holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,245.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jodeen Maness serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,238.
Mcdhh Business Operations Man/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amy Guinn serves as a Mcdhh Business Operations Man. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,235.
Cit Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sandra Hearn serves as a Cit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,215.
Storekeeper I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Harrison works as a Storekeeper I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Michelle earned $23,206 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Pamala Dinsmore serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,203.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cheryl Avant holds the role of Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,173.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Kever works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelly earned $23,170 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bobbie Drennen is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,147.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Corey Logsdon holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,146.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Julie Lewman serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,139.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynthia Pike is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,136.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rochelle Davis holds the role of Dd Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,128.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Samantha Lohman serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,077.
Dds Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeffrey Ripley serves as a Dds Administrator. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,041.
Home School Coordinator, Ms/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karis Merrifield holds the role of Home School Coordinator, Ms at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,010.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lauren Culver holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,996.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gerald Freeman holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,987.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chelsea Ogburn is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,982.
Compliance Inspection Supervis/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lauren Leon works as a Compliance Inspection Supervis for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lauren earned $22,977 in 2025.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Divya Manikonda is a Research Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,931.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Smegner is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,901.
Tchr Aide-Bus Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laurie Sanders is a Tchr Aide-Bus Driver at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $22,890.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lindsey Hamilton serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,876.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Peterson is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,863.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lacey Berendzen serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,837.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kayla Robles is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,800.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alexis Hanevik works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Alexis earned $22,794 in 2025.