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Missouri / Higher Education and Workforce Development / Director

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Director

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

24 employees hold this title in Higher Education and Workforce Development. Median total compensation for the role is $76,138, above the department median of $46,316.

Employees
24
Total payroll
$1.6M
Role median
$76,138
Agency median
$46,316
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$17,001$109,355+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 24 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Missouri

Director is held in 4 Missouri departments. In Higher Education and Workforce Development, the median of $76,138 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Conservation
$190,107 · 2
Judiciary
$101,416 · 2

Median total compensation for the Director role in other Missouridepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Mark Bauer

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$112,694
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,694
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,694

Mark Bauer works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Mark earned $112,694 in 2025.

Elizabeth Roberts

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$105,435
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,435
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,435

Elizabeth Roberts works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Elizabeth earned $105,435 in 2025.

Julie Carter

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$103,047
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$103,047
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,047

Julie Carter holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,047.

Yvonne Wright

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$102,027
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$102,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,027

Yvonne Wright works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Yvonne earned $102,027 in 2023.

Jeremy Kintzel

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$95,484
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$95,484
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,484

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jeremy Kintzel serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,484.

Dylan Minor

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$92,900
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$92,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,900

Dylan Minor works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Dylan earned $92,900 in 2025.

Nora Maxwell

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$82,611
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$82,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,611

Nora Maxwell works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Nora earned $82,611 in 2023.

Kyndra Cleveland

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$81,000
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$81,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,000

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kyndra Cleveland serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,000.

Erik Anderson

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$80,325
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$80,325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,325

Erik Anderson is a Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $80,325.

Robert Vaughn

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$79,813
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$79,813
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,813

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Robert Vaughn serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,813.

Leslie Pitchford

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$76,607
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$76,607
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,607

Leslie Pitchford is a Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $76,607.

Alicia Erickson

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$76,403
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$76,403
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,403

Alicia Erickson works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Alicia earned $76,403 in 2025.

Zeshan Hyder

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$75,873
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$75,873
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,873

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Zeshan Hyder serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,873.

Michael Reda

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$74,985
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,985
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,985

Michael Reda holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,985.

Alison Notter

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$66,523
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$66,523
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,523

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Alison Notter serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,523.

Megan Powell

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$66,491
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$66,491
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,491

Megan Powell holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,491.

Bradley Massman

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$57,343
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,343
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,343

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Bradley Massman serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,343.

Craig Schnieders

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$55,935
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$55,935
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,935

Craig Schnieders holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,935.

Paula Clay

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$46,301
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,301
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,301

Paula Clay works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Paula earned $46,301 in 2024.

Natalie Sanders

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$30,096
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,096
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,096

Natalie Sanders holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,096.

Elizabeth Whaley

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$23,168
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,168

Elizabeth Whaley is a Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $23,168.

Samantha Dickey

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$23,099
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,099
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,099

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Samantha Dickey serves as a Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,099.

Laura Hoskins

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$18,955
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,955
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,955

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Laura Hoskins serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,955.

Laura Vedenhaupt

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$17,001
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,001
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,001

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Laura Vedenhaupt serves as a Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,001.