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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Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dakeeta Planty holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,966.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marva Wright holds the role of Vr Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,919.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Raven Grennan serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,895.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Folks holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,891.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sondra Renshaw serves as a Dd Ce Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,890.
Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jerry Guzman holds the role of Data Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,890.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tammy Secrest serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,875.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brenda Boyer works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brenda earned $28,845 in 2025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracey Thompson is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $28,845.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brittany Koester works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brittany earned $28,832 in 2025.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Hamilton is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $28,817.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alexander Schnoebelen is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,796.
Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carlean Dial works as a Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd for Elementary and Secondary Education. Carlean earned $28,778 in 2023.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth White holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,762.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Diana Harry serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,745.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Arl serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,730.
Communications Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gabrielle Mueller is a Communications Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $28,721.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelly Metcalf serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,713.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Stepp holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,695.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Linda Dutton holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,695.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Morrigan Pike is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,687.
Chief Data Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeffrey Falter holds the role of Chief Data Officer at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,673.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Pamela Blagden holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,670.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Victoria Chance serves as a Research Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,660.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alexis Faxon serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,626.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Pamela Thompson serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,623.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ginger Edwards works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ginger earned $28,613 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Allyssa Gilpin serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,603.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sydney Kraemer works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sydney earned $28,593 in 2025.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tori Lepage serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,584.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lou Daily holds the role of Assistant District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,576.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brooke Wells serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,571.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amber Warren serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,571.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Barbara Slayton works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Barbara earned $28,569 in 2025.
Technical Writer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Payne works as a Technical Writer for Elementary and Secondary Education. Elizabeth earned $28,549 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Denise Lowe serves as a Vr Counselor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,530.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathy Kilmer works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kathy earned $28,497 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Felicia George is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,495.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Stratman holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,481.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carol Bierschwal is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $28,477.