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
Carlean Dial works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Carlean earned $2,024 in 2025.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carla Littrell is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $2,018.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Dreyer holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,015.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Samantha Rhinehart serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,008.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Claudia Kays holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,008.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Destiny Hess works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Destiny earned $2,006 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Mccurdy is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $2,004.
Communication Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicholas Luebrecht holds the role of Communication Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,984.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Taylor Weaver is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $1,967.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Valerie Hoover serves as a Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,964.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
John Vivian holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,962.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marissa Peel is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,958.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
George Moore holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,958.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaia Beatty holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,958.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Farris works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $1,947 in 2024.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katlyn Bollig works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katlyn earned $1,943 in 2025.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacqueline Abernathy works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jacqueline earned $1,930 in 2025.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jane Markley works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jane earned $1,927 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Dell is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,925.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leslie Davis is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $1,910.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Candy Morris works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Candy earned $1,863 in 2024.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Casey Jenkins holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,863.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ryan Cooper serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,859.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashlee King serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,857.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marcy Pecora is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,855.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sara Herrell is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $1,847.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tracy Spunaugle serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,844.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Macy Otto is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,842.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Melissa Wolfe serves as a Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,839.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kornelia Stalanowska works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kornelia earned $1,831 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Neely Redfearn serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,827.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rhonda Sexton serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,801.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Friesner is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $1,800.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Ritter serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,793.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Katie Blackwell serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,792.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Olivia Brookins works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Olivia earned $1,786 in 2024.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacob Sampson holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,781.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gary Lambert is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $1,756.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laura Wilmesher works as a Program Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Laura earned $1,756 in 2025.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Baylee Anderson is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $1,741.