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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Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jacqueline Jordan serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,138.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacie Holt works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Stacie earned $34,099 in 2023.
Dd Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cathy Craig is a Dd Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,065.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Justin Hoffman works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Justin earned $34,048 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Janis Williams is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,036.
Dd Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Candace Evers is a Dd Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $34,029.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beckie Chatman works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Beckie earned $34,018 in 2024.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shante' Clark serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,018.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bethany Harris holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,018.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Renita Murph holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,018.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Harris holds the role of Assistant School Services Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,010.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dawn Berhorst holds the role of Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,912.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Roy Alberson works as a Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Roy earned $33,860 in 2023.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shelby Johnson serves as a Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,837.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Graziano holds the role of Nutrition Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,828.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Teri Guttman is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $33,802.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paula Knapp works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Paula earned $33,737 in 2025.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Maloid serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,705.
School Secretary/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Hadassah Peterson serves as a School Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,696.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Bettie Mcdonnell serves as a Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,680.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kasandra Noble serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,587.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Abagail Estes is a Assistant School Services Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,583.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julie Carman holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,580.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joshua Lococo holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,574.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Meisenheimer works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lisa earned $33,572 in 2025.
Compliance Inspection Supervis/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nancy Smith is a Compliance Inspection Supervis at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,566.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Raja Muhammad serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,554.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brad Paschke is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $33,545.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Angela Wallace serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,520.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Steven Guffey holds the role of Assistant School Services Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,506.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Carl holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,474.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Kuehne holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,299.
Nutrition Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Aline Bishazi holds the role of Nutrition Program Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,277.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Wilson is a Assistant District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $33,180.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shane Boldt works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shane earned $33,150 in 2025.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Melissa Layman serves as a Vr Counselor IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,122.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erica Wisdom serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,108.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Heather Petty serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,076.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joseph Jordon is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $33,069.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tracy Graham serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,062.