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 55
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Kever works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelly earned $23,170 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bobbie Drennen is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,147.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Corey Logsdon holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,146.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Julie Lewman serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,139.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynthia Pike is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $23,136.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rochelle Davis holds the role of Dd Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,128.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Samantha Lohman serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,077.
Dds Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeffrey Ripley serves as a Dds Administrator. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,041.
Home School Coordinator, Ms/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karis Merrifield holds the role of Home School Coordinator, Ms at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,010.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lauren Culver holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,996.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gerald Freeman holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,987.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chelsea Ogburn is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,982.
Compliance Inspection Supervis/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lauren Leon works as a Compliance Inspection Supervis for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lauren earned $22,977 in 2025.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Divya Manikonda is a Research Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,931.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Smegner is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,901.
Tchr Aide-Bus Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laurie Sanders is a Tchr Aide-Bus Driver at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $22,890.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lindsey Hamilton serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,876.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Peterson is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,863.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lacey Berendzen serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,837.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kayla Robles is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,800.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alexis Hanevik works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Alexis earned $22,794 in 2025.
Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Wilson holds the role of Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,756.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kevin Hutson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kevin earned $22,713 in 2025.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Miller works as a Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kimberly earned $22,711 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tabitha Herndon serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,709.
Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Leanne Legrand serves as a Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,690.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jenna White serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,664.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashton Lebron is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,663.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Haley Eubanks holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,646.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christian Roberts works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Christian earned $22,609 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Tedford holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,605.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cheryl Strickland works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cheryl earned $22,598 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Pilkenton-Boettcher is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,563.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Samuel Hughes serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,550.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Holly Bell is a Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $22,547.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Victoria Belcher serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,532.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Helen Stewart serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,501.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lauren Williams works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lauren earned $22,491 in 2024.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Cooper is a Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,490.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Roberta Foreit serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,461.