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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Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathy Bommel is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,846.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Deborah Winter serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,846.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathleen Schwartze holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,846.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Taylor Eason serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,846.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lori Mann holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,828.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Zoie Rice holds the role of Assistant School Services Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,815.
School Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Donna Wolfe works as a School Data Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Donna earned $54,766 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Gritten is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,756.
Lead Nutrition Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sierra Walsh is a Lead Nutrition Program Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,733.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ryan Shroyer holds the role of Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,654.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mark Runyan works as a Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mark earned $54,640 in 2025.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeremiah Reeve works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeremiah earned $54,613 in 2025.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Morovits works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Diane earned $54,601 in 2023.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cierra Griffin is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,601.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Pamela Blagden holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,593.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paul Hirsch works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Paul earned $54,593 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelsey Kukharev serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,593.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Larry Thomas holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,593.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Windy Williams works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Windy earned $54,593 in 2025.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Murphy holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,491.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Cathleen Nicholson serves as a Vr Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,438.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Elsbriar works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $54,351 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Antonette Young serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,351.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rachel Bishop works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rachel earned $54,351 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Roberts is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,351.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Makayla Phillips works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Makayla earned $54,351 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Martha Wilkerson works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Martha earned $54,351 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracy Shelley holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,282.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Romine holds the role of Vr Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,282.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Hamlett is a Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,256.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joseph Kettwig is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,200.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Harley holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,198.
District Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katrina Schellman works as a District Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katrina earned $54,131 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Corcoran holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,100.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Hailey Hoskens works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Hailey earned $54,100 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Marsha Campe serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,098.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Huxel holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,098.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Elizabeth Reynolds serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,098.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracey Simpson-Mathis works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tracey earned $54,098 in 2025.
Activities Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denna Wolfe is a Activities Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,045.