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
Ian Coglan holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,050.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Matthew South serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,023.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeff Allnutt is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,016.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Wendy White holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,008.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan Matchell holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,954.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Likes holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,945.
Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melinda Cardone holds the role of Agency Budget Senior Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,915.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Robert Rose serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,883.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dewonna Dodd holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,880.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashli Paige works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ashli earned $19,863 in 2025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Suzanne Roberts is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $19,860.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina High holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,823.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Toyosi Agunloye-Afisy is a Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $19,822.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Deaton works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Michelle earned $19,805 in 2023.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alexis Love is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $19,787.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacie Dawson is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $19,786.
Legal Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Billie Keim works as a Legal Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Billie earned $19,775 in 2023.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elena Isaacs works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Elena earned $19,763 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Josette Womack serves as a Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,759.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Janice Kobzej serves as a Vr Counselor IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,758.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Homan works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lisa earned $19,740 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Pierson is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $19,732.
Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Diana Jones serves as a Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,712.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Kaster holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,705.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Molly Lawhorn holds the role of School Support Associate at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,698.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Dorsey is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $19,684.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Weber works as a Dd Counselor IV for Elementary and Secondary Education. Michelle earned $19,579 in 2025.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tara Simms works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tara earned $19,578 in 2023.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Chelsea Jackson serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,576.
School Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Skyla Burris serves as a School Data Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,572.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Avis Darden is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $19,552.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Anna Sutherland works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Anna earned $19,538 in 2023.
Assistant Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melinda Aholt is a Assistant Superintendent at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,524.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denise Krewson is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,497.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Liberty Velez holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,475.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Bungart is a Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $19,412.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kylie Casada works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kylie earned $19,410 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Platt works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $19,359 in 2025.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angela Ales works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Angela earned $19,316 in 2025.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ellen Paul is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $19,302.