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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Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Harrison serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Magers is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Daniel Taylor serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Michael Mohan serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,484.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jasmine Lewis works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jasmine earned $41,460 in 2023.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Therese Johnston works as a Program Support Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Therese earned $41,445 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Boeckelmann works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $41,440 in 2025.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dennis Lock works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dennis earned $41,182 in 2023.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jane Deubler-White serves as a Vr Counselor III. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,182.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Erica King works as a Vr Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Erica earned $41,182 in 2023.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Meredith Coffman serves as a Dd Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,951.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brian Henry works as a Supervisor of Instruction for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brian earned $40,799 in 2024.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Barbara Williams is a Registered Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,789.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Betsy White holds the role of Program Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,716.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Heather Griffin serves as a Assistant School Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,610.
Activities Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrew Daly holds the role of Activities Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,605.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lauren Hardwick holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,588.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kari Withers works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kari earned $40,572 in 2025.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Bradfield holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,570.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Genesis Kahlenbeck holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,547.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erica Robertson serves as a Dd Counselor IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,531.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Chance holds the role of Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,492.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracy Jackson works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tracy earned $40,442 in 2025.
Virtual Operatons Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Courtney Liedel serves as a Virtual Operatons Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,428.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deanna Babcock holds the role of Dd Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,376.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shawn Packard is a Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,278.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kendra Hithe works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kendra earned $40,278 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Donald Barbee is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,269.
School Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathryn Pierce works as a School Accounting Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kathryn earned $40,265 in 2025.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Homan serves as a Dd Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,265.
Research/Data Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amarnath Gopal works as a Research/Data Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amarnath earned $40,258 in 2025.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dale Holman holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,235.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tara Caldwell works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tara earned $40,227 in 2023.
Senior Research/Data Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Chitima-Matsiga is a Senior Research/Data Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,222.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Honor Banister holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,190.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bradley Drew works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Bradley earned $40,174 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Logan Cain serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,166.
Night Watch/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Donald Newman serves as a Night Watch. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,119.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Gladbach holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,105.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jana Gentges serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,093.