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
Wyvonnia Neeley is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,618.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
Craig Larson is a Supervisor of Instruction at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $35,613.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Hannah Bentley holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,606.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Joan Murphy serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,606.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Mongeau holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,602.
School Nutrition Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ellen Rees works as a School Nutrition Program Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ellen earned $35,590 in 2023.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Warfield works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Victoria earned $35,588 in 2025.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lori Schumer is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,572.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Claudia Vincent holds the role of Nutrition Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,544.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Bakehouse holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,544.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Cassandra Matos serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,529.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lendsi Armstrong is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brenda Carrow serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Deanna Karoos serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alyssa Naber holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Taylor Terry serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tami Wilson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Miranda Bryan serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Hicks works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $35,514 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Daniel Nelson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Simone Stephenson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Petershagen holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,514.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kristine Rooff serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,500.
Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karris Bouslaugh is a Data Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,482.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Conroy is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,478.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Platt holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,476.
HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Oghenemaga Duvie-Okoruwa works as a HR Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Oghenemaga earned $35,456 in 2025.
Fiscal & Administrative Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robin Burkhart works as a Fiscal & Administrative Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Robin earned $35,422 in 2025.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracy Daro holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,394.
Mssd Area Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Steven Guffey is a Mssd Area Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $35,374.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Seth Hutchison is a Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,370.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Wendy Picard holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,367.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rachel Gertz is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $35,365.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cheryl Potter works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cheryl earned $35,349 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Suzanne Yonke holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,349.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Elizabeth Loethen serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,300.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Erin Babb is a Program Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,285.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christopher Cohen serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,250.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joyce Wilson works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Joyce earned $35,171 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Wells works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Melissa earned $35,142 in 2025.