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
Taylor Williams holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,066.
School System Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Regina Jennings works as a School System Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Regina earned $38,061 in 2025.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christina Brower serves as a Dd Counselor IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,010.
Agency Budget Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
John Burch is a Agency Budget Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,983.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tara Caldwell holds the role of Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,936.
HR School Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carol Frank works as a HR School Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Carol earned $37,846 in 2023.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Trina Grice serves as a Program Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,828.
Communication Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan Edwards is a Communication Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,825.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sharonda Phenix works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sharonda earned $37,804 in 2025.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tina Peterson works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tina earned $37,789 in 2025.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katherine Olesen works as a Program Support Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katherine earned $37,777 in 2025.
Hearing Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Buhr works as a Hearing Officer for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lisa earned $37,777 in 2023.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Vanessa Pruitt-Smith is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,776.
Nutrition Provision Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brittany Otto serves as a Nutrition Provision Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,694.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laura Robinson holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,694.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Erin Borgmeyer is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $37,680.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Madison Sosolik works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Madison earned $37,676 in 2023.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paige Aldridge works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Paige earned $37,660 in 2025.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kennis Key is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,619.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dara Davis is a Dd Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $37,616.
Assistant Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Richard Gaines serves as a Assistant Dormitory Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,612.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sheila Turner is a Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $37,599.
Registered Nurse, Bsn/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Angela Ray serves as a Registered Nurse, Bsn. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,594.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Hunter Mcgrath is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,591.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Caitlin Mcgrath holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,590.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leslie Mccracken holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,587.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Maria Mendez serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,578.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Josephine Kurz holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,551.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Toby Eckert works as a Regional Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Toby earned $37,498 in 2023.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Benjamin Moore serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,496.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Cleophus Taylor serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,454.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dakota Wendring holds the role of Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,439.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kasie Williams holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,415.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Daphne Williams is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,401.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Elizabeth Allen serves as a Accounting Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,386.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Roger Since works as a Physical Education Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Roger earned $37,381 in 2024.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Wyvonnia Neeley works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Wyvonnia earned $37,362 in 2025.
School Business Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Regina Roesner holds the role of School Business Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,354.
Supply Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Noel Beatty is a Supply Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $37,347.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Helen Love works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Helen earned $37,313 in 2025.