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 88
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Micaela Brothers is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $4,452.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Dyer is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $4,452.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Janice Houk serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,444.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Holly Burkhart serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,441.
Custodial Worker II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christopher Lunsford serves as a Custodial Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,440.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christopher Dell serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,432.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Susan Wells is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $4,428.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Karis Merrifield serves as a Home School Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,416.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kim Hays holds the role of Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,415.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ciera Farrens holds the role of Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,401.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Megan Ponder works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Megan earned $4,398 in 2025.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melanie Benitz holds the role of Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,398.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Julia Parr serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,397.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Zandra Henderson works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Zandra earned $4,395 in 2023.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bolanle Olaoye holds the role of Vr Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,332.
Research/Data Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sandra Jensen serves as a Research/Data Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,326.
Computer Information Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracey Lawson holds the role of Computer Information Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,324.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Krone is a Dd Counselor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $4,322.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Haslag is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $4,305.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beckie Chatman is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $4,302.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shante' Clark holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,302.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gregory Dohogne holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,302.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bethany Harris holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,302.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Renita Murph holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,302.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jonathan Rasnic holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,302.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brandi White is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $4,296.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Hedrick holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,292.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rosalind Taylor is a Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $4,286.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katrina Stone is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $4,284.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kayla Dowell is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $4,267.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Sprofera works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Crystal earned $4,239 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Blake Hampton is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $4,228.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marqui Edmonds is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $4,205.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Abbygale Deckard holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,200.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deanna Rhinesmith is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $4,196.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brett Dulle works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brett earned $4,195 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jacqueline Abernathy is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $4,187.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Valerie Smith works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Valerie earned $4,187 in 2024.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dakota Perkins is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $4,176.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Richard Stephenson serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,158.