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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Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaylee Atwood is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,659.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jemini Higgins holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,641.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dawn Towles-Richards holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,639.
Human Resource Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carrie Andres works as a Human Resource Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Carrie earned $31,629 in 2023.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrew Rights is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $31,627.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Holsten is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,591.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Smith works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Heather earned $31,590 in 2023.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Teresa Gunter works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Teresa earned $31,580 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Greg Turner works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Greg earned $31,565 in 2023.
Computer Information Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lynn Norton holds the role of Computer Information Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,557.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ciera Farrens holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,445.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Juanita Haley serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,445.
Assistant Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jimmy Hale serves as a Assistant Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,419.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katrina Harris works as a Nutrition Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katrina earned $31,418 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sharaye Gilmore holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,394.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, January Boyer serves as a Vr Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,367.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bruce Dooley holds the role of Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,363.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Celine Carvalho holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,349.
Dd Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Willow Carr works as a Dd Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Willow earned $31,336 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Daniel Ramos serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,334.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allison Humphrey is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,331.
Regional Field Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Matthew Schonhoff works as a Regional Field Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Matthew earned $31,311 in 2025.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Valerie Hoover works as a Program Support Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Valerie earned $31,294 in 2024.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Dunlap holds the role of Assistant District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,272.
Senior Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cinda Cain works as a Senior Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cinda earned $31,243 in 2025.
Senior Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Betsy White works as a Senior Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Betsy earned $31,240 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beth Tutor is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,228.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shauna Ward serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,203.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Waller works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Diane earned $31,140 in 2023.
Interpreter/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Guinn is a Interpreter at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,125.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Eslahi serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,097.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adriane Stamper works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Adriane earned $31,041 in 2025.
Registered Nurse, Bsn/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Bush is a Registered Nurse, Bsn at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $31,030.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Misty Dothage is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $30,965.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Douglas Shurtleff works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Douglas earned $30,962 in 2025.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Danielle Erbschloe serves as a Cook II. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,952.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Azariah Jackson serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,930.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angelica Snider holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,902.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, John Defoor serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,811.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gayle Edwards is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,788.