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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Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Heather Petty serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $373.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jolita Brotherton holds the role of Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $371.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Berry works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sarah earned $367 in 2024.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsey Island holds the role of Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $367.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Barbara Daniels is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $363.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Thomason is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $362.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Staus works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Heather earned $360 in 2023.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Mauer works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mary earned $360 in 2023.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debra Sweet holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $359.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Benjamin Zaiger Ii serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $358.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashley-Nicole Nass serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $355.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Cook serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $353.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alisia Johnston serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $348.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Ponder is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $348.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Staus is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $346.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ruby Bowyer serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2023 pay totaled $346.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Hannah Pease serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2023 pay totaled $334.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Neil Grunig holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $334.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alyson Hamlett works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Alyson earned $330 in 2025.
Vr Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue works as a Vr Driver for Elementary and Secondary Education. Gwendolyn earned $328 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashleigh Young is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $327.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Clayton works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sarah earned $323 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
James Taylor holds the role of Registered Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $320.
Vr Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Daniel Pemberton serves as a Vr Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $320.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nichole Crowley serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $319.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Pittmon works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Stacy earned $314 in 2023.
Homebound Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kathryn Bates serves as a Homebound Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $312.
Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Elbert holds the role of Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $305.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandra Hinton is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $305.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Karensue Hensley serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $302.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Morghan Jans holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $297.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deana Schlesselman is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $297.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lauren Trulock serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $293.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Colton Glover holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $289.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tiffany Johnson is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $285.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Holley serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $284.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Terschluse is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $284.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
John Mahony is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $283.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Abagail Estes serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $277.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Stauffer holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $275.