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
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Brian Harter serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,313.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Elizabeth Whaley is a Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $23,168.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Samantha Dickey serves as a Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,099.
Chief of Staff/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Misty Nunn holds the role of Chief of Staff at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,772.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mary Tappana works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Mary earned $22,716 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Michelle Rooffener holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,713.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Nuri Muhammad works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Nuri earned $22,652 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, William Vrancken serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,410.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Komi Adjaka is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $22,317.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tina Davis works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Tina earned $22,152 in 2023.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ashley Heidbreder holds the role of Public Relations Coordinator at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,955.
Assistant Commissioner/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mardy Leathers holds the role of Assistant Commissioner at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,884.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Wayne Houtman serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,797.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, William Geiser serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,750.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Joseph Roach serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,750.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Gracie Hamrick is a Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $21,542.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Everett Neal holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,363.
Procurement Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Justin Long holds the role of Procurement Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,294.
Administrative Support Professional/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Connie Barnhill works as a Administrative Support Professional for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Connie earned $20,905 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Billi Litton serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,831.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Robert Tolliver is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $20,755.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Merilyn Jackson is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $20,625.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Charles Bigham works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Charles earned $20,477 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Desirae Tauffener holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,405.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Ping Liao serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,254.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Sherry Hecker serves as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,215.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ricky Mcdaniel holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,185.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Christina Johnson holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,019.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kephen Merancis works as a Program Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kephen earned $19,906 in 2024.
Network Infrastructure Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Charles Sanders is a Network Infrastructure Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $19,891.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Peter Hill serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,782.
Program Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Leslie Winter works as a Program Assistant for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Leslie earned $19,777 in 2024.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Joie Hendricks is a Senior Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $19,750.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Warren Hall works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Warren earned $19,566 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Nicholas Gillespie holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,436.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Roberta Sissom holds the role of Associate Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,289.
Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Stacy Conover serves as a Accountant. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,044.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Laura Hoskins serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,955.