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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Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jamie Piva holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,018.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denice Santangelo is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,007.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Loethen is a Program Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $20,878.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassondra Oglesby is a Home School Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $20,873.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jacqueline Riley serves as a Cook II. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,867.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Taylor Clay holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,802.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Leslie Fadler serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,720.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Howerton holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,710.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Leslie White serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,682.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kristan Miller serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,640.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsie Williams is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,612.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephannia Severs is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,595.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jojanja Meszaros is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $20,591.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dennis Lock works as a Dd Counselor IV for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dennis earned $20,489 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brandy Barclay is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $20,481.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nicole Jones serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,425.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacob Gronemyer is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $20,419.
Executive Assistant to the Community of Education/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelli Dickey serves as a Executive Assistant to the Community of Education. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,413.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashley Humphrey serves as a Senior Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,404.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Erynn Hieronymus works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Erynn earned $20,401 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rosie Hall serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,384.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debra Sweet works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Debra earned $20,380 in 2024.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ann Starlin-Horner serves as a Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,362.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicole Furtado is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,352.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Barbara Radford-Kapp serves as a Dd Counselor IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,349.
Vr Business Specialist IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dale Hollingsworth serves as a Vr Business Specialist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,349.
Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd/Elementary and Secondary Education
Keturah Booker works as a Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd for Elementary and Secondary Education. Keturah earned $20,347 in 2023.
Dd Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carolyn Otterson works as a Dd Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Carolyn earned $20,332 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amy Schnoebelen serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,290.
Mcdhh Business Operations Man/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynthia Harris works as a Mcdhh Business Operations Man for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cynthia earned $20,277 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Micah Paige serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,277.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Preston Ponder works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Preston earned $20,275 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Murphy holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,269.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tina Sprague serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,229.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paula Gann works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Paula earned $20,193 in 2025.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Zachary Allen serves as a Dd Counselor IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,160.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jennifer Smith serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,142.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julie Bock holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,097.
School Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dorothy Mccray serves as a School Accounting Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,095.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sheena Harrison holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,068.