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
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Melissa Younger-Loesing serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,472.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Doris Dednam holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,429.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Hannah Beasley serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,422.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kenneth Korte holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,404.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julia Cowell works as a Coordinator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Julia earned $28,381 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Annette Henderson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,373.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Johnett Tasche is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,335.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jessica Streb serves as a Accounting Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,294.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Olivia Van Tine works as a Accounting Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Olivia earned $28,294 in 2024.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelly Smasal is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,292.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Errol Chapnick is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $28,233.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Terri Tindle is a Dd Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,171.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina Brower holds the role of Dd Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,171.
Research/Data Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Keshav Kumar is a Research/Data Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,119.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amber Anderson serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,109.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laura White works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Laura earned $28,085 in 2023.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Liberty Velez works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Liberty earned $28,036 in 2025.
Residential Advisor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Audrey Smith is a Residential Advisor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $27,988.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joshua Faulkner works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Joshua earned $27,963 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julie Eighmy is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,956.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brenda Whitlock works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brenda earned $27,929 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kassidie Propes serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,928.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Terraine Robinson serves as a Building Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,895.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alecia Glore works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Alecia earned $27,883 in 2024.
Senior Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lanelle Hoecker serves as a Senior Accounting Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $27,862.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Troxell works as a Program Support Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $27,862 in 2024.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tanja Younger serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,794.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Watts works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ashley earned $27,762 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrew Petersen is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $27,679.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mckenzie Vaughn serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,676.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Josephine Kurz works as a Dd Ce Program Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Josephine earned $27,534 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley-Nicole Nass is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,525.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathleen Romero works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kathleen earned $27,502 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Yolanda King serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,491.