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
Danielle Renfro works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Danielle earned $3,435 in 2023.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Myra Rackers holds the role of Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,431.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mark Galler is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $3,424.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jordan Kemper serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,406.
Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debra Jarrell works as a Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd for Elementary and Secondary Education. Debra earned $3,405 in 2023.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Georgia Jackson holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,401.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Lindsay is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $3,395.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jaymie Foley holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,372.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sherry Iott works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sherry earned $3,359 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Landon holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,349.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Addyson Aaron is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,335.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jacob Wegman serves as a Vr Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,323.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Bettye Smith serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,291.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dominique Swyers-Shelar serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,278.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sara Saenz serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,260.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mari Couzens is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $3,258.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amy Likes serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,250.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kathryn Pierce serves as a Program Support Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,247.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicole Grandberry works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Nicole earned $3,243 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Haley Bressman holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,189.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Susan Boylan serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,180.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Berndt is a Executive Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $3,174.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelby Lee works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shelby earned $3,166 in 2025.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Kaster works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Stephanie earned $3,157 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Contina Frazier works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Contina earned $3,156 in 2025.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tiarra Johnson is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $3,150.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Garcia serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,146.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leah Jonas is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,145.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Debbie Pollard serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,131.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Javan Cooney works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Javan earned $3,129 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Abigail Hedrick serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,117.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Briahnna Cartwright works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Briahnna earned $3,108 in 2024.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tina Dougan holds the role of Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,106.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Comfort works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Karen earned $3,097 in 2024.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dana Dodson works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dana earned $3,096 in 2025.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alexis Brooks serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,094.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brea Taylor holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,082.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brandi White works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brandi earned $3,061 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lindsey Liontas serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,061.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsey Island holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,047.