Missouri / Higher Education and Workforce Development
Agency file
The Higher Education and Workforce Development operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 374 employees with median total compensation of $46,316; the highest distinct record was $207,346.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 374 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($46,316) — 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 $70,392 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,695. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13.8M — | 407 — | $35,831 — |
| 2024 | $15.8M ▲ 13.8% | 390 ▼ 4.2% | $44,138 ▲ 23.2% |
| 2025 | $17M ▲ 7.7% | 374 ▼ 4.1% | $46,316 ▲ 4.9% |
Record list
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Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Paul Tandy is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $18,731.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Mason Brooks serves as a Public Relations Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,598.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Darrell Neal-Smith is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $18,581.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Meghan Zeller-Warren works as a Public Relations Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Meghan earned $18,545 in 2024.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Melissa Wolfe serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,365.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Patrick Dishong works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Patrick earned $18,235 in 2023.
Senior Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shelby Lepage is a Senior Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $18,132.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Linda Mcknight works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Linda earned $17,753 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Tyanna Broadway serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,642.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Adam Wall works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Adam earned $17,573 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jennifer Cheshire holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,512.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Reginald Truss serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,259.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lonell Macon works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Lonell earned $17,245 in 2025.
Agency Budget Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jodee Brinegar is a Agency Budget Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $17,213.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Samia Mcmorris serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,171.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sarah Schedler works as a Public Relations Coordinator for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Sarah earned $17,102 in 2023.
Principal Asst-Board/Commission/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Stephanie Valenzuela is a Principal Asst-Board/Commission at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $17,083.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
David Hewkin is a Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $17,076.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Susan Brand holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,068.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Laura Vedenhaupt serves as a Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,001.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kyara Lawrence serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,876.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Patrick Fitzgerald holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,830.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Roger Mcgregor serves as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,800.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Randi Watson serves as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,712.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alfred Contreras holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,568.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Leo Barbee serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,500.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Franklin Hall serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,389.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Randall Huff holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,313.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Megan Volmert serves as a Associate Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,105.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Bradley Massman works as a Research/Data Analyst for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Bradley earned $16,104 in 2025.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Johanna Appel serves as a Associate Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,089.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shelby Johnson works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Shelby earned $15,999 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Darlene Loethen works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Darlene earned $15,891 in 2023.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Madonna Scheppers serves as a Associate Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,873.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jackie Reaska works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jackie earned $15,770 in 2024.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ruth Whitis holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,755.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
John Bates is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $15,595.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Deborah Tritz works as a Program Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Deborah earned $15,582 in 2024.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kayla Nguyen is a Assistant Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $15,472.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
John Wilcutt holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,221.