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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Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joan Jarrett holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,483.
Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Carroll works as a Dormitory Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $48,482 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lori Fowler serves as a Vr Counselor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,467.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tara Burnett holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,456.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Renee La Montia is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,456.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Melissa Layman serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,427.
Registered Nurse, Bsn/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Suzanne Cooney serves as a Registered Nurse, Bsn. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,402.
Food District Program Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Deanna Kilson serves as a Food District Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,338.
School Nursing Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erin Kelly serves as a School Nursing Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,294.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracy Bates holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,266.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Kulyan holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,234.
Business Systems Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Samantha Jones serves as a Business Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,206.
Program Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angela Fritch is a Program Associate at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,177.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nic Gorham holds the role of Nutrition Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,168.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Candace Treat holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,146.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Isaac Sony holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,128.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Miller works as a Home School Coordinator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Susan earned $48,123 in 2024.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amber Anderson serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,093.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kristine Kirn is a Dd Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,076.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shannon Johnson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,074.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Troxell is a Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $48,016.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan Mccarty holds the role of Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,005.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karey Schaitel is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,980.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jay Reese is a Supervisor of Instruction at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $47,961.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Daniel Lane serves as a Building Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,852.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laura Smith is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,851.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katie Bruggeman holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,829.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Abbie Mcferron serves as a Nutrition Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,829.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Taylor Parrigon works as a Registered Nurse for Elementary and Secondary Education. Taylor earned $47,762 in 2025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Grace Thomas serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,731.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Joy Waechter serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,713.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Raychel Hodgson is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $47,637.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laura Jordan works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Laura earned $47,570 in 2025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Maria Tolliver holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,570.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nathan Webb is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,570.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
April Zornes works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. April earned $47,570 in 2025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Zachary Smith is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,570.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carvella Bennett is a Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,531.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassandra Matos holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,522.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicole Waller is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $47,517.