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 50
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kristy Stokes serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,583.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassady Wheeler holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,583.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacob Allen works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jacob earned $26,538 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tina Huskey serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,533.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christina Pullins works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Christina earned $26,507 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jadyn Knoll is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,477.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denis Cantu works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Denis earned $26,436 in 2025.
Custodial Work Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cecelia Jones works as a Custodial Work Supervisor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cecelia earned $26,405 in 2024.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Hill works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rebecca earned $26,398 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rick Barton serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,392.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kimberly Etzler serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,346.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tiffany Ladyman works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tiffany earned $26,333 in 2025.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Michelle Young serves as a Vr Counselor III. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,296.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacquelyn Mikkelson works as a Vr Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jacquelyn earned $26,296 in 2023.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Miranda Lipscomb works as a Vr Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Miranda earned $26,296 in 2023.
Cit Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Candice Bradford works as a Cit Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Candice earned $26,258 in 2023.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Miller is a Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $26,257.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rebecca Ponder serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,227.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Louis Gatewood works as a Regional Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Louis earned $26,223 in 2023.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lydia Mason is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,212.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Taylor Tomlinson is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,209.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carla Howard-Owens is a School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $26,198.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Gomez holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,192.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kylie Smith holds the role of Registered Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,152.
Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lisa Gerling serves as a Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,149.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Luis Rivera works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Luis earned $26,115 in 2025.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsey Maag holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,108.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lori Martinez serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,082.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mishael Babcock holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,050.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lauren Perkins-Godbold serves as a Dd Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,042.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Twilla Cochran serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,021.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrew Salas holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,019.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelly Terschluse serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,009.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joshua Faulkner is a Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,971.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Claudia Godat serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,955.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kara Adams works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kara earned $25,953 in 2025.
Storekeeper II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tracy Hedges serves as a Storekeeper II. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,952.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alisia Johnston holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,930.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Maria White is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $25,899.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Zachary Newton works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Zachary earned $25,897 in 2025.