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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Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Gyles is a Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,717.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dolores Kestermont holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,707.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Southard is a Assistant School Services Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,655.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Mcafee is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,647.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
De Witt holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,641.
Dd Case Control Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaylie Buechter works as a Dd Case Control Program Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kaylie earned $29,627 in 2023.
Dd Case Control Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Anna Doke works as a Dd Case Control Program Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Anna earned $29,627 in 2023.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joyce Lenzy is a Dd Ce Program Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $29,627.
Dd Case Control Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carmen Iosif-Clark is a Dd Case Control Program Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $29,627.
Dd Case Control Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Casey Welker serves as a Dd Case Control Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,627.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ethan Demsko serves as a Dd Ce Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,627.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Trina Grice holds the role of Dd Ce Program Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,627.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katherine Hack works as a Dd Ce Program Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katherine earned $29,627 in 2023.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shannon Kukovich works as a Dd Ce Program Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shannon earned $29,627 in 2023.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Stacy Schweer serves as a Dd Ce Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,627.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sue Tock works as a Dd Ce Program Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sue earned $29,627 in 2023.
Dd Case Control Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Georgetta Fisher works as a Dd Case Control Program Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Georgetta earned $29,627 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jodie Meschke holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,619.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Thacker holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,586.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelsey Hoehns serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,530.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina Johnson holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,523.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Reiter works as a Building Administrator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Crystal earned $29,510 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jamie Allen works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jamie earned $29,447 in 2024.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lucas Stieferman holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,412.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dana Welch holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,412.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Meghan Leake is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,384.
Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brittany Fennewald works as a Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brittany earned $29,378 in 2023.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Maranda Calvin serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,302.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelia Dinwiddie works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shelia earned $29,293 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Castanedo works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $29,278 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carla Littrell is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,234.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bradley Clemons works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Bradley earned $29,196 in 2023.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Catlin Wisdom serves as a School Support Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $29,120.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Kincaid holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,110.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rose Long is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,090.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Keturah Booker works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Keturah earned $29,056 in 2025.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Craig Rector holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,039.
Community Relation Facilitator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Whitney Lammers serves as a Community Relation Facilitator. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jordan Allen is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $28,995.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelby Pettigrew holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,979.