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/Elementary and Secondary Education
Courtney Mcguire works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Courtney earned $21,051 in 2023.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelby Beetsma works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shelby earned $21,051 in 2023.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Angel Clayton serves as a Cook II. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,035.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jamie Piva holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,018.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denice Santangelo is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,007.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Loethen is a Program Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $20,878.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassondra Oglesby is a Home School Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $20,873.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jacqueline Riley serves as a Cook II. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,867.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Taylor Clay holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,802.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Leslie Fadler serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,720.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Howerton holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,710.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Leslie White serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,682.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kristan Miller serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,640.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsie Williams is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,612.