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 29
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kevin Browne is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $41,973.
Residential Advisor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
O'Kimma Johnson is a Residential Advisor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,917.
Assistant Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
William Neale is a Assistant Commissioner at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,888.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nancy Elfrank is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,858.
Dds Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Myra Rackers works as a Dds Administrator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Myra earned $41,832 in 2025.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jessica Wolter serves as a Vr Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,829.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Robin Dalton serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,827.
School Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindi Wood works as a School Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lindi earned $41,820 in 2025.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Wilson holds the role of Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,810.
School Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathryn Taylor works as a School Data Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kathryn earned $41,786 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leann Kleffner is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,765.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lora Schultz works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lora earned $41,726 in 2023.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Oneita Buckhanan holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,693.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mehagian Niazy serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,671.
Senior Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Rowlett holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,639.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily Hughey is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,617.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeri Harmon works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeri earned $41,606 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christine Dorough is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,543.
Business Systems Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jessica Gallup serves as a Business Systems Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,517.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lesley Turek holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,512.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Cope holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,509.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassandra Pruneau is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tracy Newcom serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Celestial Brown is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Harrison serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Magers is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Michael Mohan serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Daniel Taylor serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,484.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jasmine Lewis works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jasmine earned $41,460 in 2023.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Therese Johnston works as a Program Support Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Therese earned $41,445 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Boeckelmann works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $41,440 in 2025.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dennis Lock works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dennis earned $41,182 in 2023.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jane Deubler-White serves as a Vr Counselor III. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,182.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Erica King works as a Vr Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Erica earned $41,182 in 2023.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Meredith Coffman serves as a Dd Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,951.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brian Henry works as a Supervisor of Instruction for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brian earned $40,799 in 2024.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Barbara Williams is a Registered Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $40,789.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Betsy White holds the role of Program Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,716.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Heather Griffin serves as a Assistant School Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,610.
Activities Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrew Daly holds the role of Activities Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,605.