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 45
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelsey Hoehns serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,530.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina Johnson holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,523.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Reiter works as a Building Administrator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Crystal earned $29,510 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jamie Allen works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jamie earned $29,447 in 2024.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lucas Stieferman holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,412.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dana Welch holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,412.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Meghan Leake is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,384.
Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brittany Fennewald works as a Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brittany earned $29,378 in 2023.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Maranda Calvin serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,302.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelia Dinwiddie works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shelia earned $29,293 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Castanedo works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $29,278 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carla Littrell is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,234.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bradley Clemons works as a Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Bradley earned $29,196 in 2023.
School Support Associate/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Catlin Wisdom serves as a School Support Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $29,120.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Kincaid holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,110.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rose Long is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,090.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Keturah Booker works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Keturah earned $29,056 in 2025.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Craig Rector holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,039.
Community Relation Facilitator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Whitney Lammers serves as a Community Relation Facilitator. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jordan Allen is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $28,995.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelby Pettigrew holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,979.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dakeeta Planty holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,966.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marva Wright holds the role of Vr Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,919.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Raven Grennan serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,895.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Folks holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,891.
Dd Ce Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sondra Renshaw serves as a Dd Ce Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,890.
Data Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jerry Guzman holds the role of Data Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,890.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tammy Secrest serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,875.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brenda Boyer works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brenda earned $28,845 in 2025.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracey Thompson is a Vr Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $28,845.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brittany Koester works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brittany earned $28,832 in 2025.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Hamilton is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $28,817.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alexander Schnoebelen is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,796.
Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carlean Dial works as a Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd for Elementary and Secondary Education. Carlean earned $28,778 in 2023.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth White holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,762.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Diana Harry serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,745.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Arl serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,730.
Communications Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gabrielle Mueller is a Communications Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $28,721.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelly Metcalf serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,713.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Stepp holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,695.