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 35
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alli Thompson is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $37,081.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Steve Hardin serves as a Physical Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,078.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan O'Neal is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $37,074.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leslie Porter works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Leslie earned $37,051 in 2024.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lana Brooks serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,050.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lori Armour is a Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,045.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adreanna Branham is a Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $37,045.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
April Cassidy works as a Accounting Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. April earned $37,045 in 2025.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
William Johnson works as a Accounting Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. William earned $37,045 in 2025.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tammy Vandeven holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,045.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brenda Verslues is a Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $37,032.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Erika Berendzen is a Senior Accounts Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,992.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Janet Boles holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,988.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lana Cox serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,988.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Monahan holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,988.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Edith Purnell is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,988.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Thompson is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,988.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Lindsay works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Diane earned $36,988 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denise Price holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,968.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Mudge works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Deborah earned $36,944 in 2025.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megen Mcmahon works as a Assistant School Services Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Megen earned $36,942 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Richard Wright serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,882.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sheila Gibson serves as a Accounting Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,880.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kim Gilpin is a Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,880.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
James Porter is a Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,880.
Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Madison Bockover holds the role of Program Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,880.
Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Milka works as a Data Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $36,880 in 2025.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Flynn works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $36,877 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandra Price is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,808.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kim Bloss works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kim earned $36,753 in 2023.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Khylie Longmire holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,725.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Armstrong serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,725.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paula Hirner works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Paula earned $36,718 in 2025.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina Barker is a Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,717.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marah Brandow is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $36,707.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Veronica Marian holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,704.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Angela Evatt serves as a School Support Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,692.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen White is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $36,677.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Colleen Beck serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,663.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lacey Stutesmun works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lacey earned $36,658 in 2025.