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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Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Donna Freeman serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,480.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kim Oligschlaeger holds the role of Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,412.
Clinical Audiology Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marlo Newman is a Clinical Audiology Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,409.
Agency Budget Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Taylor Rotter is a Agency Budget Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $42,390.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeannie Rulo serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,390.
School Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Gilbert holds the role of School Data Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,358.
School HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Deanna Tate serves as a School HR Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,343.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Natasha Baebler works as a School Support Associate for Elementary and Secondary Education. Natasha earned $42,269 in 2023.
School Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denise Branch is a School Data Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,171.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denna Wolfe works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Denna earned $42,167 in 2024.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kenneth Anderson serves as a Assistant School Services Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,148.
Assistant Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
Pamela Thomas is a Assistant Commissioner at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,107.
Assistant Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kira Roberts is a Assistant Dormitory Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $42,100.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nicole Jones serves as a Building Administrator. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,090.
Food Service Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Vannorman holds the role of Food Service Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,088.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Isringhaus holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,056.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kevin Browne is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $41,973.
Residential Advisor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
O'Kimma Johnson is a Residential Advisor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,917.
Assistant Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
William Neale is a Assistant Commissioner at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,888.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nancy Elfrank is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,858.
Dds Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Myra Rackers works as a Dds Administrator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Myra earned $41,832 in 2025.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jessica Wolter serves as a Vr Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,829.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Robin Dalton serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,827.
School Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindi Wood works as a School Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lindi earned $41,820 in 2025.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Wilson holds the role of Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,810.
School Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathryn Taylor works as a School Data Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kathryn earned $41,786 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leann Kleffner is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,765.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lora Schultz works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lora earned $41,726 in 2023.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Oneita Buckhanan holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,693.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mehagian Niazy serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,671.
Senior Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Rowlett holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,639.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily Hughey is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,617.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeri Harmon works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeri earned $41,606 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christine Dorough is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,543.
Business Systems Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jessica Gallup serves as a Business Systems Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,517.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lesley Turek holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,512.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Cope holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,509.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassandra Pruneau is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tracy Newcom serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Celestial Brown is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,484.