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
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tracy Wishom serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,980.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kara Berlin-Bates is a District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $32,974.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Samuel Hurt serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,967.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Payne serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,967.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Trapp works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $32,967 in 2023.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tyler Sloan holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,967.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Carrie Glawson serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,967.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Macy Berra holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,967.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ifetayo Green is a Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $32,967.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrea Mitchem is a Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $32,967.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lauren Perkins-Godbold serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,967.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Walter works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Melissa earned $32,967 in 2023.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Campbell works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ashley earned $32,967 in 2023.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lauren Seiler serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,967.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
Scott Hayes works as a Supervisor of Instruction for Elementary and Secondary Education. Scott earned $32,848 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Thomason works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mary earned $32,837 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shawn Packard holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,787.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sylvia Davis is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,781.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leanna Weathers holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,776.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Verna Clubb works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Verna earned $32,766 in 2025.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Hotop serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,765.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Flores holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,760.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Cheyenne Savage serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,751.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Michael James serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,697.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary-Ann Dogoe serves as a Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,631.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Letitia Thomas works as a Vr Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Letitia earned $32,626 in 2025.
Dd Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicholas Becherer is a Dd Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,610.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tammy Williams holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,600.
Data Collections Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelsey Kukharev works as a Data Collections Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelsey earned $32,598 in 2023.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Truesdale holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,598.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laura Wilmesher holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,585.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Megan Ponder serves as a Program Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,566.
Assistant Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicolas Wolfe works as a Assistant Dormitory Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Nicolas earned $32,539 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Nelson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,522.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erica Wene serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,522.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Kelley is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,509.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jason Keith is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,483.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Anna Carroll holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,377.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julie Peanick is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $32,362.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Abbott is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $32,353.