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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Mssd Area Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sheryl Youngblood is a Mssd Area Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $35,131.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alicia Hunt Ketterman is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $35,095.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Bryon Seboldt serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,095.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Corey is a Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $35,090.
Residential Advisor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Larry Ahart is a Residential Advisor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $35,084.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Justin Backes serves as a Research Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,073.
Lead Nutrition Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Chad Maize serves as a Lead Nutrition Program Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,048.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Connie Roth holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,945.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Abagail Estes is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $34,921.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amber Servey-Dorman works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amber earned $34,895 in 2025.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Betty Pittman holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,848.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Breanna Croney serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,835.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jessica Climer serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,806.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Henson holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,642.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Eric Perry is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,613.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dana Baer-Hoehn serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,593.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jenifer Hill-Denney holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,593.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Constance Lewis works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Constance earned $34,593 in 2023.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Leftridge serves as a Vr Counselor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,593.
Residential Advisor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
James Schneider is a Residential Advisor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $34,543.
Legal Counsel/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shannon Gamble is a Legal Counsel at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,448.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashvin Sahni serves as a Vr Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,437.
Legal Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Buchmiller works as a Legal Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ashley earned $34,394 in 2024.