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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Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Stacie Gove-Ortmeyer serves as a Vr Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,055.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Barbara Willtrout holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,053.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tyler Grellner holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,044.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cathryn Hann holds the role of Executive Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,017.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tessa Smith holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,003.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Gomez is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,999.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Ellis is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,996.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Arriele Dooly holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,992.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Paula Sims serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,968.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brittany Spence works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brittany earned $21,942 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Crystal Hardey serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,940.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lashawn Barner-Gordon works as a Cook II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lashawn earned $21,883 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debralee Ford holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,881.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Keays is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $21,867.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samuel Hughes holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,862.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emilee Stubbs works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Emilee earned $21,859 in 2025.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Colvin is a Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $21,846.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandy Wendel is a Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $21,846.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Peterson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Susan earned $21,821 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Whitney Leek serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,814.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Janes holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,801.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Gilmore holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,789.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Connie Gilliland holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,784.
Assistant Field Operations Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Regina Grieshaber serves as a Assistant Field Operations Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,768.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samalynn Scherer works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Samalynn earned $21,736 in 2023.
Dd Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Massey works as a Dd Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $21,715 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alexis Piggott holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,707.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beth Proctor holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,658.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lori Dehaemers holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,654.
Research/Data Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kyle Rauba works as a Research/Data Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kyle earned $21,630 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rhonda Walker serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,624.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Randell Steward works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Randell earned $21,624 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Middleton is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,619.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jane Bealer is a Vr Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,575.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dena Allee is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $21,571.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stuart Smith works as a Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Stuart earned $21,504 in 2023.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Lawson works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $21,495 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Collin Boyd serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,478.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Quentin Williams holds the role of Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,471.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julie Arnold works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Julie earned $21,471 in 2024.