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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Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Traster works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Michelle earned $13,237 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashlee King serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,168.
Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kara Mabery works as a Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kara earned $13,158 in 2023.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Joann Moncrief serves as a Vr Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,157.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Flynn holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,157.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Foster is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,128.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sharon Blue is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,127.
Professional Relations Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Loretta Price works as a Professional Relations Officer for Elementary and Secondary Education. Loretta earned $13,090 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allyson Owen holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,076.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Connie Timmerman holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,073.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dana Cordell serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,061.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mikayla Doll serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,061.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Snow holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,061.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Hunter Elgin is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,061.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brett Dulle is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,056.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Hyatt is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $13,056.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alexis Faxon serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,042.
Bus Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Russell Dial serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,009.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melia Franklin works as a Supervisor of Instruction for Elementary and Secondary Education. Melia earned $12,993 in 2025.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Ritter works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lisa earned $12,986 in 2024.
Bus Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
John Bringman works as a Bus Driver for Elementary and Secondary Education. John earned $12,986 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sara Herrell serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,971.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shalinda Wallace-Banks is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $12,958.
Program Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tracy Marshall serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,958.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Paige Lance serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,957.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cheyenne Daulton is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,950.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kiana Schrandt serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,944.
Mssd Area Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Karensue Hensley serves as a Mssd Area Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,936.
Fiscal & Administrative Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Plassmeyer works as a Fiscal & Administrative Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kimberly earned $12,910 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mackenzie Gray works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mackenzie earned $12,894 in 2025.
Secretary/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marianne Schmitt works as a Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. Marianne earned $12,881 in 2025.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nickoya Hawthorne works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Nickoya earned $12,805 in 2024.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Morrigan Pike serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,798.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Blake Padgett holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,774.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Olivia Simmons serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,759.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Ulrich is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,743.
Legal Counsel/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ollie Green works as a Legal Counsel for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ollie earned $12,742 in 2023.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emma Sweet works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Emma earned $12,705 in 2024.
HR School Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deanna Tate works as a HR School Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Deanna earned $12,675 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amber Reeves serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,675.