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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Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bethany Hornbeck is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $47,516.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Colton Glover works as a Physical Education Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Colton earned $47,470 in 2025.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Terri Hovey works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Terri earned $47,425 in 2025.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Northway holds the role of Executive Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,371.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Flournoy Mcgaw is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $47,367.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Patrick Brady holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,363.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christine Hughes holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,356.
Nutrition Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bobbi Cole holds the role of Nutrition Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,356.
Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Matthew Mcteer works as a Agency Budget Senior Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Matthew earned $47,303 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lora Fanter holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,251.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Pyeatte is a Registered Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,161.
Program Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bryon Seboldt is a Program Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,062.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alli Thompson is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,026.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nancy Vu is a Registered Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $46,952.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan Stahl holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,869.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Richard Griggs works as a Research Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Richard earned $46,863 in 2025.
Senior Research/Data Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lukas Vitt serves as a Senior Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,774.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Linda Esther is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $46,763.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tanya Wilson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,679.
Mssd Area Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mercedes Balke holds the role of Mssd Area Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,635.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lynn Houtman holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,597.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Lawrence is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $46,550.
Assistant Field Operations Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mark Bernskoetter works as a Assistant Field Operations Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mark earned $46,334 in 2025.
Program Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Schrader holds the role of Program Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,298.
Computer Information Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kathleen Audrain serves as a Computer Information Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,244.
Computer Information Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaylie Buechter holds the role of Computer Information Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,244.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Anna Lorenz serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,213.
Residential Advisor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gerald Parker is a Residential Advisor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $46,204.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joyce Green is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $46,161.
Deaf Community Advocate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nathan Johnston holds the role of Deaf Community Advocate at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,135.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christie Larson is a Dd Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,923.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allison Duncan holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,890.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Monroe holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,686.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kevin Miller holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,686.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jessica Bruno serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,626.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angela Nicholson holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,585.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tonya Richardson is a Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $45,543.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christine Chapman serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,458.
Data Collections Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brittany Otto is a Data Collections Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $45,453.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Fore is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,425.