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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School Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Desiree Thornton works as a School Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Desiree earned $27,474 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Delpha Whittle holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,461.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashlie Eads holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,456.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Mooney holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,455.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Staus holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,448.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rhonda Coleman works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rhonda earned $27,447 in 2025.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brad Paschke works as a Accounting Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brad earned $27,415 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Janet Turner is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $27,403.
Nutrition Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ginger Thompson serves as a Nutrition Program Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $27,377.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Terri Neu holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $27,375.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Palmer holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,373.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Howard is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,344.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Ezernack works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mary earned $27,325 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrea Mason holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,325.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brittany Mcnamer is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,308.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Atkins holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,297.
Program Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashleigh Young holds the role of Program Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,291.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Magen Brown holds the role of Vr Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $27,291.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lora Fanter works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lora earned $27,256 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Carol Clevenger serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,251.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Megan Dudley serves as a Cook II. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,233.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Krauth is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,194.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rachelle Dean works as a Nutrition Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rachelle earned $27,180 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Laura Jackson serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,165.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Demi Brasser is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,160.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katelyn Riley works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katelyn earned $27,160 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Cable holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,140.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diana Brown holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,125.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rosanne Hamm serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,120.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Halderman is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $27,118.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julian Johnson is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $27,092.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracy Bennett works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tracy earned $27,087 in 2025.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amber Ernst serves as a Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,075.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Teresa Hedges serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $27,055.
Quality Assurance Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Blaise Wallack is a Quality Assurance Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $27,025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Africa Bilderbeck works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Africa earned $27,016 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Max Pippin is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,014.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Elsbriar works as a Program Support Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $26,997 in 2023.
Senior Communications Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Hannah Mote serves as a Senior Communications Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,989.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Katherine Standefer serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,977.