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 71
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amara Wright is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,314.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Dowling works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mary earned $12,309 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cynthia Haeussler holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,299.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Harold works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Victoria earned $12,287 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaitlin Tice works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kaitlin earned $12,269 in 2024.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Metcalf works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelly earned $12,255 in 2025.
Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debbie Montez works as a Dormitory Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Debbie earned $12,243 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gracie Inscho holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,229.
Physician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rezwan Islam serves as a Physician. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,213.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sheila Simon serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,203.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dekeesha Herron works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dekeesha earned $12,198 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Leisha Jeffries serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,190.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joshua Hale is a Executive Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $12,181.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Upshaw holds the role of Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,162.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Harley Davidson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Harley earned $12,148 in 2025.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alayna Stokan works as a Cook II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Alayna earned $12,117 in 2025.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Adriane Stamper serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,099.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Wetzel works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $12,098 in 2025.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adreanna Guise is a Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $12,097.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shawnee Ray holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,089.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bradley Mora holds the role of Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,036.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaitlyn Allen holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,031.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Burke Easter serves as a Building Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,011.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samuel Pasquin holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,999.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacob Sampson holds the role of Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,980.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Monique Hunt is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,968.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Peggy Marsh holds the role of School Office Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,957.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Victoria Bowen is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,942.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Daniel Tucker is a Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $11,903.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brittany Mcnamer serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,892.
Food Distribution Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Madelyn Hansen works as a Food Distribution Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Madelyn earned $11,892 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alicia Sparer is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,891.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robert Thompson works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Robert earned $11,870 in 2024.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kaytlin Kempf holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,843.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chelsie Salmon works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Chelsie earned $11,840 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Staci Crabtree is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,814.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alyson Hamlett is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $11,810.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jill Erlandsen serves as a Vr Counselor IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,792.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Barbara Francis holds the role of Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,785.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jean Murphy serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,780.