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 91
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dominique Swyers-Shelar serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,278.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sara Saenz serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,260.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mari Couzens is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $3,258.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amy Likes serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,250.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kathryn Pierce serves as a Program Support Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,247.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicole Grandberry works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Nicole earned $3,243 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Haley Bressman holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,189.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Susan Boylan serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,180.
Executive Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Berndt is a Executive Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $3,174.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shelby Lee works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shelby earned $3,166 in 2025.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stephanie Kaster works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Stephanie earned $3,157 in 2023.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Contina Frazier works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Contina earned $3,156 in 2025.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tiarra Johnson is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $3,150.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Garcia serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,146.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leah Jonas is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,145.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Debbie Pollard serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,131.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Javan Cooney works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Javan earned $3,129 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Abigail Hedrick serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,117.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Briahnna Cartwright works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Briahnna earned $3,108 in 2024.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tina Dougan holds the role of Cook II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,106.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Comfort works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Karen earned $3,097 in 2024.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dana Dodson works as a School Office Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dana earned $3,096 in 2025.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Alexis Brooks serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,094.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brea Taylor holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,082.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brandi White works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brandi earned $3,061 in 2024.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lindsey Liontas serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,061.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lindsey Island holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,047.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katrina Everhart works as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katrina earned $3,045 in 2025.
Tchr Aide-Bus Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dawn Trout works as a Tchr Aide-Bus Driver for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dawn earned $3,042 in 2023.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Crystal Harley serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,032.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lindsey Bivens serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,030.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marsha Riney is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $3,029.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Meredith Annis holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,029.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Abbey Bryant serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,014.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashlynne Keck serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,001.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diana Jones works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Diana earned $2,997 in 2025.
Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Helen Mcwaters holds the role of Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,983.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sharonda Parham holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,981.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tara Bettlach serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,980.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nicky Gross serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,977.