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 76
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ropafadzo Nyakutya works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ropafadzo earned $9,661 in 2025.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Emily Stafford serves as a Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,657.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deann Martin works as a Vr Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Deann earned $9,640 in 2025.
Senior Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tammie Isenberg holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,628.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Voepel is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,613.
Compliance Inspection Supervis/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tony Nurnberg is a Compliance Inspection Supervis at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $9,611.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Carroll works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $9,606 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robin Bailey holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,585.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joanne Moses is a Regional Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $9,575.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Regina Grieshaber is a Regional Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $9,574.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Abigail Hedrick works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Abigail earned $9,574 in 2024.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jason Keith holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,570.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Stephanie Ulrich serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,543.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katherine Berhorst is a Senior Accounts Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,504.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Trussell is a Compliance Inspector at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $9,495.
Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelby Koetting works as a Program Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shelby earned $9,471 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Andrew Linkon serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,468.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Aidan Climer is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $9,449.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Frank works as a Coordinator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $9,396 in 2025.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Frank Mawby works as a Custodial Worker II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Frank earned $9,358 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Susan Morelock serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,355.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kara Brennan serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,295.
Vr Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeffrey Tadsen is a Vr Driver at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $9,289.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Reda holds the role of Research Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,280.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alyson Hamlett serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,238.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Donald Emmons works as a Cook II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Donald earned $9,218 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Breanna Mayes holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,209.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brooklyn Benthal is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $9,203.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chasity Conner is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $9,139.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tierra Barnes serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,128.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Knight holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,095.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Pandora Jones serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,039.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Daniel Cordes works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Daniel earned $9,000 in 2025.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Yolanda King works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Yolanda earned $8,976 in 2025.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Maria Rivers works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Maria earned $8,976 in 2024.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Penny Nowlin works as a Dd Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Penny earned $8,965 in 2023.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Anna Bryant holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,964.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Charlene Allison works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Charlene earned $8,961 in 2023.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Ryan is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $8,932.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brandy Dittman holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,925.