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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Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Misty Dothage is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $30,965.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Douglas Shurtleff works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Douglas earned $30,962 in 2025.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Danielle Erbschloe serves as a Cook II. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,952.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Azariah Jackson serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,930.