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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Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marah Brandow is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,707.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Veronica Marian holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,704.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Angela Evatt serves as a School Support Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,692.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen White is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $36,677.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Colleen Beck serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,663.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lacey Stutesmun works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lacey earned $36,658 in 2025.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Regina Watkins holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,588.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Wolfe works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $36,565 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Heather Suerig serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,531.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chelsea Wilson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,516.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angela Bryant holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,493.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Gwenlyn Midgyett serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,493.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Gela Washington serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,493.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Donna Roycraft works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Donna earned $36,442 in 2025.
School Secretary/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaia Beatty is a School Secretary at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,394.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Celine Carvalho holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,379.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacqueline Ruth is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,371.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tamra Mcsorley works as a Program Support Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tamra earned $36,364 in 2023.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Keith White works as a Dd Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Keith earned $36,341 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tanya Behle works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tanya earned $36,328 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Bowers holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,328.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Dachs works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $36,317 in 2023.
Fiscal & Administrative Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Richard Villmer works as a Fiscal & Administrative Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Richard earned $36,273 in 2025.
Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeremy Smith works as a Superintendent for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeremy earned $36,244 in 2024.
Research/Data Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dinesh Dhakal holds the role of Research/Data Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,235.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marjorie Campbell is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $36,211.
Program Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alycia Haug is a Program Associate at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,195.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina Hitch holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,174.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tamara Mulholland holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,174.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Patricia Sheridan works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Patricia earned $36,174 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Patricia Ward is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,174.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Angela Inman serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,162.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deanna Jones is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,134.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Morgan Mcgrath works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Morgan earned $36,110 in 2025.
School Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Debbie Burnaman serves as a School Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,049.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelli Heisler serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,009.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Camille Killion is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,009.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rebecca Prough serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,009.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carol Vanarsdall is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,009.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jan Phillips serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,964.