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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Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Ough-Stagner is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $25,410.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kameron Richards holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,410.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ricky Webb holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,410.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Gosche holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,410.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan Valdez works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Megan earned $25,410 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeremy Nicholas is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $25,410.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Ty holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,410.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rachel Welch is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $25,410.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samina Odle works as a Compliance Inspector for Elementary and Secondary Education. Samina earned $25,400 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Donna Patterson is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,398.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Lane works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $25,397 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Brown works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $25,382 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alyssa Webber serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,363.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracy Spunaugle is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,327.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Clayton is a School Support Associate at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $25,303.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alice Bean serves as a Accounting Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,272.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sha'Tasha Gay serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,209.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Taylor Doerhoff is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $25,178.
Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dorcas Rhone is a Dormitory Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,161.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leslie Davis is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $25,156.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina Owens holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,149.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Micaela Brothers is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,131.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Krista Freeman is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,121.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Michelle Kelly serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,114.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Corey Collins serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,113.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Berdiner serves as a Vr Counselor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,083.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tonia Armstrong works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tonia earned $25,080 in 2024.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Layman works as a Assistant District Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Melissa earned $25,047 in 2025.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Gomez is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $25,039.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rachele Mcgowan holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,031.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Pike is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shawnee Ray holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,013.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alicia Tice works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Alicia earned $24,976 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sara Cleaveland serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,965.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Annette Jahne is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $24,926.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kristopher Ziemer holds the role of Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,850.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sondra Bazzell works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sondra earned $24,839 in 2025.
Mcdhh Office Support Specialis/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Johanna Martin serves as a Mcdhh Office Support Specialis. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,731.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Pamela Dahlgren serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,730.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Wilson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelly earned $24,718 in 2025.