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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General Services Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Martha Even is a General Services Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,304.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Leah Borgman serves as a Dd Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,245.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeanna Bilderback is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,245.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rebekah Love serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,234.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Savoy is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $45,138.
School Nursing Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Austin Sooter works as a School Nursing Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Austin earned $44,987 in 2025.
Vr Business Specialist III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dale Hollingsworth is a Vr Business Specialist III at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,921.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Waltman works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Michael earned $44,885 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beverly Bosman is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,850.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Monica Silvey is a Executive Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,850.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alex Shaffer works as a Physical Education Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Alex earned $44,845 in 2025.
Program Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Pope is a Program Associate at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,835.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrea Taylor works as a Dd Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Andrea earned $44,720 in 2025.
Nutrition Provision Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debra Harrison holds the role of Nutrition Provision Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,678.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Andrew Petersen serves as a Physical Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,635.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Heidi Goodsite serves as a Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,595.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jarhonda Williams is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,585.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Sandlin is a Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,526.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rachel Ratcliff serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,519.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tasha Morgan serves as a Dd Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,475.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ryli Ward is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,475.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracy Williams works as a Dd Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tracy earned $44,475 in 2025.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Harris serves as a Dd Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,475.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Meredith Sanders is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,475.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joshua Lohnes holds the role of Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,473.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Courtney Zwick is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,454.
Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tondelayo Westbrooks serves as a Superintendent. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,420.
Nutrition Finance Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Hart works as a Nutrition Finance Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $44,397 in 2024.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Elizabeth Hudson serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,382.
Nutrition Proc & Provision Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kyle Heislen holds the role of Nutrition Proc & Provision Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,322.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Nichols works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Susan earned $44,316 in 2023.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Linda Hilderbrand works as a Vr Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Linda earned $44,301 in 2024.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adrienne Lindsey is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $44,300.
Standard/Assess Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shaun Bates is a Standard/Assess Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $44,295.
Custodial Work Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dusty Huskey is a Custodial Work Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $44,286.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Barbara Radford-Kapp serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,265.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Steven Mitchell holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,186.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dana Lunbeck holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,167.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Zachary Allen works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Zachary earned $44,161 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Haney holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,147.