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
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Katy Zuroweste serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,655.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kareena Cloe works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kareena earned $26,650 in 2025.
School HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeffrey Ownbey is a School HR Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $26,645.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan Rottinghaus works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Megan earned $26,635 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Friesner holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,624.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lora Young serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,620.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Louann Hoover works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Louann earned $26,617 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Mitchell is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,608.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Davida Thompson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Davida earned $26,606 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Maggie Carter serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,597.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Shoemake holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,597.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joy Wade works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Joy earned $26,593 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rosalind Cornilsen works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rosalind earned $26,592 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melinda Collins holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,592.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christopher Modzeleski serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,592.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Edron Watkins works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Edron earned $26,590 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily Johns works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Emily earned $26,589 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tricia Rego works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tricia earned $26,588 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsey Fletchall holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,588.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Anne Toalson serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,588.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Johnson is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,588.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jennifer Krigbaum serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,585.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alissa Smith serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,583.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Savannah Barmore is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,583.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Hays works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Samantha earned $26,583 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kristy Stokes serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,583.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassady Wheeler holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,583.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacob Allen works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jacob earned $26,538 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tina Huskey serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,533.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina Pullins works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Christina earned $26,507 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jadyn Knoll is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,477.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denis Cantu works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Denis earned $26,436 in 2025.
Custodial Work Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cecelia Jones works as a Custodial Work Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cecelia earned $26,405 in 2024.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Hill works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $26,398 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rick Barton serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,392.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kimberly Etzler serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,346.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tiffany Ladyman works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tiffany earned $26,333 in 2025.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacquelyn Mikkelson works as a Vr Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jacquelyn earned $26,296 in 2023.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Michelle Young serves as a Vr Counselor III. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,296.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Miranda Lipscomb works as a Vr Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Miranda earned $26,296 in 2023.