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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Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Michele Brown serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,357.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Francis Wilson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Francis earned $5,354 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jan Phillips serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,335.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Blanca Wright works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Blanca earned $5,314 in 2024.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Sharp is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,312.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Enlow works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Melissa earned $5,311 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Parnell is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $5,309.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nichole Wiegand is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,289.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeannie Collins works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeannie earned $5,285 in 2024.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Kelly holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,265.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeather Smith holds the role of Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,263.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brittany Anthony works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brittany earned $5,248 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Elizabeth Venn serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,247.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Carter holds the role of Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,232.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelby Magnuson holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,223.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Victoria Stratman serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,176.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kristien Ferry serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,166.
Mcdhh Office Support Specialis/Elementary and Secondary Education
Caitlynn Davidson is a Mcdhh Office Support Specialis at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,165.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christina Johnson serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,164.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amber Reeves is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,153.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Demi Brasser serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,141.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Heather Ziegelmeyer serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,141.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kayla Hampton is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $5,126.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynthia Shannon holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,125.
Legal Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brynna Smith works as a Legal Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brynna earned $5,078 in 2024.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kenley Ross is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,062.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Sanderson works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Deborah earned $5,054 in 2025.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Mathias works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ashley earned $5,038 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Debra Jett serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,026.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Massey holds the role of Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,012.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jenna White serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,009.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tanay Goel serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,984.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Edron Watkins holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,964.
Vr Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rosalind Taylor is a Vr Driver at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $4,960.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Yollanda Kalenda works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Yollanda earned $4,954 in 2023.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Staci Niekamp serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,938.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mychael Thompson serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,931.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sabrina Rafael serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,926.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Abbagail Marquess holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,923.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chloe Jones works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Chloe earned $4,900 in 2025.