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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Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joseph Jordon works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Joseph earned $6,098 in 2025.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Hudson is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,092.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Halie Norman serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,078.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Helms works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lisa earned $6,072 in 2025.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beth Tutor is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $6,047.
Mssd Area Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Patrice Cook works as a Mssd Area Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Patrice earned $6,036 in 2024.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Wynesha Schumaker serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,030.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joyce Christopher holds the role of Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,027.
Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Starla Slawson serves as a Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,004.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jennifer Crader serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,003.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jean Murphy works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jean earned $5,998 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jazreil Hill works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jazreil earned $5,986 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Dwyer holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,981.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carolyn Houck is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $5,979.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nancy Milgrim is a Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,967.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emilea Edmondson is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $5,967.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Heimsoth holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,965.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Farris works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $5,965 in 2025.
Dd Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debbie Kassing holds the role of Dd Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,943.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Terra Baker serves as a Cook II. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,942.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lacey Berendzen works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lacey earned $5,939 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jackie Cobb is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $5,938.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kathleen Mccoy serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,922.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Wilson is a Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,918.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ginger Edwards holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,915.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debbie Kassing is a Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $5,899.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Eckman is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $5,898.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Maureen Alexander serves as a Vr Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,890.
Food Service Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Judy Kraft holds the role of Food Service Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,884.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Teresa Wilburn works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Teresa earned $5,879 in 2025.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Elizabeth Kuehne serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,873.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jennifer White-Jackson serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,864.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Michael Andrew serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,862.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kali Stark works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kali earned $5,861 in 2025.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Edron Watkins works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Edron earned $5,852 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Pilkenton holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,843.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chase Klosener holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,810.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kristeen Evans serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,805.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kenlyn Washington is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $5,793.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ethan Drew serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,791.