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 75
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Reichold works as a Cook II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Christopher earned $10,209 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kasey Ogborn is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $10,191.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Suzette Strueby serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,169.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan Elliott holds the role of Assistant School Services Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,157.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Fernandez-Moreno is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $10,137.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lachana Baker serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,113.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Mikesell works as a Cook II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $10,105 in 2025.
Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Parker-Higgins works as a Dormitory Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Karen earned $10,100 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jodean Foster works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jodean earned $10,087 in 2024.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Haeven Schroer is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $10,082.
Vr Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Trevor Adams serves as a Vr Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,047.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rhiannon Price serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,036.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kandi Henson holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,028.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Betty Boan serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,019.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ikechukwu Chukwuemeke works as a Physical Education Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ikechukwu earned $10,007 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ziann Hall-Gonzalez holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,003.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jack Bush holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,998.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Wells is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,984.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Maddison Williams serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,977.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Metcalf works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kelly earned $9,956 in 2024.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robbin Rhone holds the role of Vr Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,924.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jordan Morris is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,921.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amber Grellner holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,920.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shane Cooper holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,920.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Keays is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,884.
Dd Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Blattel works as a Dd Counselor IV for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amy earned $9,849 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lacey Caselman is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $9,831.
HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Bledsoe is a HR Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $9,830.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jaelynn Tyler serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,829.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Karnes works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mary earned $9,802 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Burke holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,790.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brian Jungen holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,745.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Regina Rathert holds the role of Vr Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,742.
Chief Data Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angela Anderson works as a Chief Data Officer for Elementary and Secondary Education. Angela earned $9,734 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Valentine holds the role of Custodial Worker II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,705.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Estee Criswell works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Estee earned $9,682 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dawn Simpson serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,680.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brianna Alford works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brianna earned $9,679 in 2025.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Janette Wilkes serves as a Vr Counselor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,679.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rachel Fisher serves as a Program Support Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,679.