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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Cit Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Candice Bradford works as a Cit Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Candice earned $26,258 in 2023.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Miller is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $26,257.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rebecca Ponder serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,227.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Louis Gatewood works as a Regional Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Louis earned $26,223 in 2023.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lydia Mason is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,212.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Taylor Tomlinson is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,209.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carla Howard-Owens is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,198.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Gomez holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,192.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kylie Smith holds the role of Registered Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,152.
Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Gerling serves as a Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,149.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Luis Rivera works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Luis earned $26,115 in 2025.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsey Maag holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,108.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lori Martinez serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,082.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mishael Babcock holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,050.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lauren Perkins-Godbold serves as a Dd Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,042.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Twilla Cochran serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,021.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrew Salas holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,019.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelly Terschluse serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,009.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joshua Faulkner is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,971.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Claudia Godat serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,955.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kara Adams works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kara earned $25,953 in 2025.
Storekeeper II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tracy Hedges serves as a Storekeeper II. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,952.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alisia Johnston holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,930.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Maria White is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $25,899.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Zachary Newton works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Zachary earned $25,897 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kylie Kille serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,853.
School Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Rotter is a School Data Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $25,831.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Candy Morris works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Candy earned $25,811 in 2025.
School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kindra Delp serves as a School Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,793.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Henson is a Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,767.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ronda Shehorn serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,755.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gerald Parker is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $25,752.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jennifer Deckard serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,699.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Anna Schnieders is a Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,649.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sharla Logan holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,639.
Professional Relations Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Natalie Kemna works as a Professional Relations Officer for Elementary and Secondary Education. Natalie earned $25,635 in 2023.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alucious Simmons serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,604.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bethany Benward holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,568.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Bonderer serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,534.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amanda Busch serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,521.