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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School Interpreter/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marie Birch works as a School Interpreter for Elementary and Secondary Education. Marie earned $54,036 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Hamilton holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,022.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Annette Biosyan works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Annette earned $53,969 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dawn Evans works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dawn earned $53,936 in 2025.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carrie Harpestad works as a Physical Education Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Carrie earned $53,919 in 2025.
Charter Community Deputy Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Urail Williams serves as a Charter Community Deputy Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,846.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Sims is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $53,841.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Krigbaum holds the role of Home School Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,831.
Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brette Frank serves as a Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,827.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tawny Leech is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,814.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Joy Nichols serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,786.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sonja Williams is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,780.
Home School Coordinator, Ms/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelley Clark works as a Home School Coordinator, Ms for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelley earned $53,779 in 2024.
Chief Communications Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mallory Mcgowin Jarrett holds the role of Chief Communications Officer at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,767.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Racheal Copeland is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,739.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Natalie Adkins is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,727.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katie Kientzy works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katie earned $53,606 in 2025.
School HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Baker is a School HR Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,549.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tonya Richardson is a Program Support Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $53,474.
Assistant Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tammy Hutchison-Lupardus holds the role of Assistant Superintendent at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,436.
Quality Assurance Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Jack is a Quality Assurance Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,338.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tanya Davis is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,331.
Computer Information Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christopher Wiseman serves as a Computer Information Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,328.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Thea Meyer works as a School Support Associate for Elementary and Secondary Education. Thea earned $53,309 in 2025.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gabrielle Borders works as a School Support Associate for Elementary and Secondary Education. Gabrielle earned $53,307 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeannette Beattie works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeannette earned $53,276 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julie O'Hern is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,251.
Business Systems Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashley Buchmiller serves as a Business Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,122.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amanda Rucker serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,122.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Melissa Moore serves as a School Support Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,122.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Hanna serves as a Building Administrator. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,974.
Registered Nurse, Bsn/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandra Olson is a Registered Nurse, Bsn at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,948.
School HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nancy Fergerson serves as a School HR Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,941.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gavin Allan is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $52,935.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shawna Davis serves as a Home School Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,922.
Computer Information Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandra Hearn is a Computer Information Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,855.
Computer Information Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laurie Johnson works as a Computer Information Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Laurie earned $52,855 in 2025.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ellen Donoho works as a Compliance Inspector for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ellen earned $52,843 in 2025.
HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lori Bishop is a HR Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,823.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shandy Manthey serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,813.