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
Thomas Oakley works as a Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Thomas earned $50,592 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laura Markley holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,538.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Pamela Stump works as a Registered Nurse for Elementary and Secondary Education. Pamela earned $50,528 in 2025.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marie Davis holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,513.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Wiskirchen serves as a Nutrition Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,503.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Radney is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,463.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynde Mcdonald is a Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,463.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Kovach works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Samantha earned $50,450 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathleen Willis works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kathleen earned $50,384 in 2025.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Bethany Benward serves as a Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,304.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Valerie Hoover is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,233.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Caylin Mertz is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,232.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Graham works as a Compliance Inspector for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $50,232 in 2025.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Penny Snodgrass is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,232.
Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Trisha Debrodie works as a Dormitory Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Trisha earned $50,173 in 2025.
Mssd Area Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Billy Crabtree holds the role of Mssd Area Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,141.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Casaundra Branscom is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,124.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsey Rumpsa works as a Assistant District Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lindsey earned $50,124 in 2024.
Registered Nurse, Bsn/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tasha Triplett serves as a Registered Nurse, Bsn. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,093.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mandy O'Barr is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $50,046.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rachel Fisher works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rachel earned $50,031 in 2025.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katina Kattich holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,012.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Billie Keim works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Billie earned $50,012 in 2025.
Program Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Antony Lepage holds the role of Program Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,012.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Susan Douglas serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,999.
Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allen Leroux works as a Dormitory Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Allen earned $49,970 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Suzanne Roberts works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Suzanne earned $49,913 in 2025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sonya Smith works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sonya earned $49,893 in 2025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Maxwell Kinne holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,893.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melinda Leonard is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,893.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Molly Mckay holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,893.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angela Mcclanahan holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,893.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Margaret Ponder works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Margaret earned $49,826 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shelby Cobb serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,808.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynthia Maddox is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $49,781.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lauren Ray-Warnke holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,781.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Spencer holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,781.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Pamela Heimericks holds the role of Nutrition Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,781.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Joann Mcgowan serves as a Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,781.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Abbie Scott serves as a Nutrition Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,781.