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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 14
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.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Julia Weamer-Lee serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,384.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Black is a District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,376.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Larry Anders serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,370.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Candice Marshall holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,367.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sung Park is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,356.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beckie Chatman works as a Dd Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Beckie earned $58,350 in 2025.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Gosche is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,350.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jennifer Burns serves as a Vr Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,350.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adrienne Lindsey is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,350.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marquita Moore holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,350.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dianna Dunlap holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,256.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Goettel holds the role of Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,246.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tyler Sloan works as a Dd Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tyler earned $58,097 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeffrey Tadsen serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,089.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lucinda West is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $58,068.
School HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Burkhead holds the role of School HR Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,016.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Scott Williams serves as a Assistant School Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,960.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicole Boulware works as a Assistant School Services Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Nicole earned $57,960 in 2025.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan Valdez is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,943.
Legal Counsel/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Robert Bedell serves as a Legal Counsel. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,900.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carrie Glawson is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,840.
Senior HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Schwartz is a Senior HR Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $57,798.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mackenzie Hockaday holds the role of District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,716.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Cathy Backes serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,658.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Colvin holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,637.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Vickie Blue works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Vickie earned $57,622 in 2025.