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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Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacob Sampson holds the role of Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,980.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Monique Hunt is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,968.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Peggy Marsh holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,957.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Bowen is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,942.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Daniel Tucker is a Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $11,903.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brittany Mcnamer serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,892.
Food Distribution Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Madelyn Hansen works as a Food Distribution Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Madelyn earned $11,892 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alicia Sparer is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,891.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robert Thompson works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Robert earned $11,870 in 2024.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaytlin Kempf holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,843.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chelsie Salmon works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Chelsie earned $11,840 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Staci Crabtree is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,814.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alyson Hamlett is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,810.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jill Erlandsen serves as a Vr Counselor IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,792.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Barbara Francis holds the role of Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,785.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jean Murphy serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,780.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rachel Gregory serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,769.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rita Jones holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,759.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brooke Wells works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brooke earned $11,758 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Zachary Boyer works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Zachary earned $11,747 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Pamela Nichol serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,732.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Keven Worthington serves as a Assistant District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,726.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dakota Perkins serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,692.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Claire Gallaher works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Claire earned $11,691 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Angela Swinton serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,676.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kaeli Wells serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,674.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ty Bustamante serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,656.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashton Karnes holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,644.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alexis Brooks serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,574.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lydia Mason holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,565.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mackenzie Hockaday is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,565.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeremiah Golden holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,565.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kylie Kille serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,562.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Atkins holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,516.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Chelsea Ogburn serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,513.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Billie Russell serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,497.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicky Gross holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,452.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Aubrey Shipman is a Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $11,448.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashley Watts serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,436.
Mssd Area Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lois Freeman holds the role of Mssd Area Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,434.