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 20
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shelby Beetsma serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,736.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deanna Hendrickson works as a Dd Counselor IV for Elementary and Secondary Education. Deanna earned $52,729 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shawnda Butler Leblanc serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,704.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily Sims is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $52,682.
Computer Information Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cari Thuli works as a Computer Information Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cari earned $52,613 in 2025.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Heather Smith serves as a Physical Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,582.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kayla Vogler serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,582.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Andrea Powell serves as a Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,455.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lina Browner serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,437.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
Modena Molen works as a School Support Associate for Elementary and Secondary Education. Modena earned $52,415 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brady Heckemeyer is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,396.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeremy Hagler works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeremy earned $52,396 in 2025.
Regional Field Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Joshua Adams serves as a Regional Field Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,370.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Melissa Peck serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,351.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Arika Ziegler holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,351.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Streb is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,350.
School HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Rotter works as a School HR Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sarah earned $52,350 in 2025.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lori Hills is a Home School Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,326.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tiara James works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tiara earned $52,263 in 2024.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Smith holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,197.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Wesley Freeland is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,154.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Olivia Van Tine is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,108.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alaina Runde holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,108.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marty Southard holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,108.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Caroline Woodle works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Caroline earned $52,108 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Taylor Brotherton serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,096.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Scrivener holds the role of Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,072.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Albrecht works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $52,072 in 2025.
Residential Advisor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kenneth Hartman works as a Residential Advisor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kenneth earned $51,973 in 2025.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Gina Walbridge serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,919.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robert Higgins works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Robert earned $51,908 in 2025.
School Business Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
William Runzo works as a School Business Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. William earned $51,889 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelsey Emerson is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,866.
Communications Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joshua Rowlan holds the role of Communications Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,767.
Communications Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Katherine Schroeter serves as a Communications Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,763.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Abigail Knight serves as a Vr Counselor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,748.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeanette Jackson works as a Vr Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeanette earned $51,719 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Casey Anderson works as a District Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Casey earned $51,631 in 2024.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julie Barro holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,537.
Mics Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shanda Miller works as a Mics Coordinator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shanda earned $51,535 in 2025.