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
Page 1
Administrative Support Clerk/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alysia Avila is a Administrative Support Clerk at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $42,232.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lexus Ferguson works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Lexus earned $41,398 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Stacey Garner serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,338.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ronesha Walker works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Ronesha earned $41,302 in 2025.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Joseph Roling holds the role of Associate Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,170.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Abby House works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Abby earned $41,151 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Amber Davis works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Amber earned $40,627 in 2025.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Matthew Storm works as a Senior Manager for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Matthew earned $40,625 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kimberly Kirchoff serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,446.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Derek Moeller is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $40,332.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Samuel Minchue serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,145.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Katelyn Sanders-Nally works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Katelyn earned $39,821 in 2024.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Terra Allen works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Terra earned $39,422 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lashonda Robinson works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Lashonda earned $39,320 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Christopher Trebus works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Christopher earned $39,281 in 2025.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Heidi Lin holds the role of Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,055.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, David Hewkin serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,034.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Charles Norris works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Charles earned $38,963 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ronda Nash works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Ronda earned $38,590 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Marisa Ciolino is a Benefit Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $38,377.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kara Cahill works as a Program Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kara earned $38,165 in 2023.
Senior Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tonya Roddy holds the role of Senior Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,163.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brionna Sales is a Assistant Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $37,883.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Damien Hegger holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,723.