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
Amy Likes holds the role of Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Whitney Leek is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $95.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marcy James holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $95.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracy Bennett works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tracy earned $94 in 2025.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shelby Chadd serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tara Mitchell is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $92.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Courtney Williams is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $91.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Modzeleski works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Christopher earned $91 in 2023.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deirdra Killgore holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $91.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Dell works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Christopher earned $88 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amber Anderson holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $87.
Homebound Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Eslahi serves as a Homebound Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $83.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Palmer works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Stephanie earned $81 in 2025.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaitlyn Allen is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Zaqaisha Brown works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Zaqaisha earned $77 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Heather Merritt serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2023 pay totaled $76.
Homebound Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brooke Wells serves as a Homebound Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $74.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erica Summerfield serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebekah Laframboise holds the role of Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Pike holds the role of Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Ponder is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Logan Wittman works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Logan earned $68 in 2024.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rebecca Knapp serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $68.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tonya Archer works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tonya earned $66 in 2024.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrew Wasson holds the role of Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $66.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Traisha Eggleston is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $65.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Demi Brasser holds the role of Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Miranda Ashen holds the role of Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $64.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Friesner is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Lindsay works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Diane earned $60 in 2025.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Keturah Booker works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Keturah earned $59 in 2024.
Board Member/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Brown holds the role of Board Member at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58.
Board Member/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Shuller is a Board Member at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58.
Board Member/Elementary and Secondary Education
Clark Corogenes is a Board Member at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58.
Board Member/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robert Morris is a Board Member at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58.
Board Member/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sonya Smith holds the role of Board Member at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephen Biles works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Stephen earned $58 in 2024.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tierra Hawken serves as a Senior Accounts Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $57.
Board Member/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeffrey Patridge is a Board Member at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $56.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Journey Edge holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $54.