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 Technology Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Wilner works as a School Technology Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lisa earned $59,660 in 2025.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sara Cleaveland serves as a Regional Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,657.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynthia Garcia is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,559.
HR School Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeffrey Ownbey is a HR School Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,544.
Food Distribution Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ellen Rees is a Food Distribution Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $59,381.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Paul Dibello serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,352.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tania Contreras is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,224.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tamara Cress is a Vr Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $59,088.
Procurement Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Wood is a Procurement Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $59,060.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Candice Kleffner holds the role of Assistant School Services Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,016.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karla Voss holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,955.
Nutrition Finance Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heidi Garlin holds the role of Nutrition Finance Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,787.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leslie Schottel works as a Physical Education Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Leslie earned $58,722 in 2024.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Scroggs holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,708.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeremiah Golden works as a District Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeremiah earned $58,706 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laura Baucom is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,611.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Montiel is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,600.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robin Thomas holds the role of District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,491.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shauna Morgan holds the role of Home School Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,454.