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
Melanie Mccray works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Melanie earned $37,165 in 2025.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Terri Tindle holds the role of Dd Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,146.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shawna Isaac works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shawna earned $37,142 in 2025.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alyedia Sullivan serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,142.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kristen Jeffries works as a Assistant District Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kristen earned $37,114 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Derek Emerson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,105.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alli Thompson is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $37,081.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Steve Hardin serves as a Physical Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,078.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan O'Neal is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $37,074.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leslie Porter works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Leslie earned $37,051 in 2024.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lana Brooks serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,050.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lori Armour is a Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,045.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adreanna Branham is a Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,045.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
April Cassidy works as a Accounting Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. April earned $37,045 in 2025.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
William Johnson works as a Accounting Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. William earned $37,045 in 2025.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tammy Vandeven holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,045.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brenda Verslues is a Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $37,032.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Erika Berendzen is a Senior Accounts Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,992.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Janet Boles holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,988.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lana Cox serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,988.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Monahan holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,988.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Edith Purnell is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,988.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Thompson is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,988.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Lindsay works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Diane earned $36,988 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denise Price holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,968.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Mudge works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Deborah earned $36,944 in 2025.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megen Mcmahon works as a Assistant School Services Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Megen earned $36,942 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Richard Wright serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,882.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sheila Gibson serves as a Accounting Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,880.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
James Porter is a Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,880.
Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Madison Bockover holds the role of Program Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,880.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kim Gilpin is a Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,880.
Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Milka works as a Data Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $36,880 in 2025.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Flynn works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $36,877 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandra Price is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,808.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kim Bloss works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kim earned $36,753 in 2023.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Khylie Longmire holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,725.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Armstrong serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,725.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paula Hirner works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Paula earned $36,718 in 2025.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina Barker is a Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,717.