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 43
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bruce Dooley holds the role of Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,363.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Celine Carvalho holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,349.
Dd Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Willow Carr works as a Dd Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Willow earned $31,336 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Daniel Ramos serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,334.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allison Humphrey is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,331.
Regional Field Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Matthew Schonhoff works as a Regional Field Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Matthew earned $31,311 in 2025.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Valerie Hoover works as a Program Support Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Valerie earned $31,294 in 2024.
Assistant District Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Dunlap holds the role of Assistant District Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,272.
Senior Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cinda Cain works as a Senior Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cinda earned $31,243 in 2025.
Senior Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Betsy White works as a Senior Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Betsy earned $31,240 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beth Tutor is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,228.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shauna Ward serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,203.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Waller works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Diane earned $31,140 in 2023.
Interpreter/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Guinn is a Interpreter at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,125.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Eslahi serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,097.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adriane Stamper works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Adriane earned $31,041 in 2025.
Registered Nurse, Bsn/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Bush is a Registered Nurse, Bsn at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $31,030.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Misty Dothage is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $30,965.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Douglas Shurtleff works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Douglas earned $30,962 in 2025.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Danielle Erbschloe serves as a Cook II. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,952.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Azariah Jackson serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,930.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angelica Snider holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,902.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, John Defoor serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,811.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gayle Edwards is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,788.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Savoy is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $30,781.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Yarbro holds the role of Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,753.
Registered Nurse, Bsn/Elementary and Secondary Education
Miqueas Garcia holds the role of Registered Nurse, Bsn at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,726.
Families First Program Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindi Wood holds the role of Families First Program Officer at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,668.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brandon Vasser works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brandon earned $30,667 in 2025.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Matthew South holds the role of Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,645.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rachael Marler serves as a Dd Counselor IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,612.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Donald Ashworth is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $30,604.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Downard works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Stacy earned $30,597 in 2025.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Belcher holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,597.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ivaleta Blair holds the role of Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,541.
Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ginger Mistler holds the role of Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,538.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tanisha Bell holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,521.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassandra Gunnels is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,510.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Judy Gibson is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,509.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lauren Leon holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,489.