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 81
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jaela Merrifield serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,190.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lauren Williams serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,187.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ally Humphrey serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,175.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Regina Hawkins works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Regina earned $7,155 in 2023.
Administrative Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Judith Goans works as a Administrative Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Judith earned $7,146 in 2025.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Julie Bock serves as a Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,130.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jack Stone serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,126.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Laci Schulte serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,112.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Hardey works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Crystal earned $7,107 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nichole Wiegand is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $7,101.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brianna Batchelor holds the role of Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,099.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samuel Hughes holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,083.
Accounting Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Linda Hough is a Accounting Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $7,068.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandra Debrick holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,059.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alyssa Brassfield serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,057.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Allison Stoll holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,056.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Angela Gannon is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $7,038.
Nutrition Program Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bonnie Etter holds the role of Nutrition Program Analyst at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,038.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mercedes Balke is a Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $7,029.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deanna Harris holds the role of Home School Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,027.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Andrew Wright serves as a Building Administrator. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,956.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Susan Boylan serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,956.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Taylor Henson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,940.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Evangeline Smith serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,935.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tre'Shon Humphrey is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $6,935.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Cosper holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,920.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kristen Foltz-Schlegel serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,903.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Werner is a Program Support Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $6,903.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Elizabeth Moman serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,896.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Vernie Lindsey holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,896.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leslie Fadler is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $6,895.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jasmine Poblette is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,881.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kevan Rutledge works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kevan earned $6,878 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nathan Ritter serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,864.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Caitlynn Davidson holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,860.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Trenetta Sanders holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,850.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Casey Benson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Casey earned $6,842 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Harley works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Crystal earned $6,822 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kiersten Clark serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,803.
Dd Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Pamela Chandler holds the role of Dd Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,794.