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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Home School Coordinator, Ms/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allison Thorbergson is a Home School Coordinator, Ms at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $24,023.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Abigail Luebbert holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,008.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Hannah Kempker works as a Accounting Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Hannah earned $23,999 in 2023.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassie Killian holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,992.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Laurie Sanders serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,967.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allison Wyrick is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,953.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Aleisha Flori works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Aleisha earned $23,944 in 2025.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alexia New serves as a Dd Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,944.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Erickson holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,934.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
David Russell is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,879.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Carter serves as a Vr Counselor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,849.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Courtney Williams is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $23,841.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Keck works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Michelle earned $23,836 in 2025.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tamara Wensmann is a Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,835.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Takalah Whitaker is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,829.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carol Dorner is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,818.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily White holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,800.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nancy Milgrim serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,791.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dawn Coates works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dawn earned $23,788 in 2025.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Huth works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $23,788 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angel Schuler holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,779.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Lopez holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,757.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
James Henderson holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,726.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Courtney Andrew works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Courtney earned $23,725 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Dell works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Christopher earned $23,712 in 2025.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lesa Allsop holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,712.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Mollard works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sarah earned $23,701 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Caitlyn Pigg holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,681.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, January Boyer serves as a Vr Counselor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,661.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Downard holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,661.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Cook works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mary earned $23,642 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Bruce is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,636.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jamillah Griffin serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,604.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
M Villmer is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,591.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chantese Shaw is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $23,546.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sara Herrell is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,536.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Arch Moore works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Arch earned $23,527 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeannie Collins works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeannie earned $23,513 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amber Dryden serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,510.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nathaniel Halliday holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,504.