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, Laura Hover serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,098.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Gayle Ezell holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,080.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Matthew Sutton works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Matthew earned $45,080 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ricardo Garay works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Ricardo earned $44,955 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Sharon Burke serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,951.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Steven Baker works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Steven earned $44,892 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Charli Conner holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,892.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Adenike Dodolewa serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,892.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tracey Kelly holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,892.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Ashley Wells serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,892.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Rosalin Sanchez holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,892.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Matthew Kohler holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,870.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Madelyn Lamanna holds the role of Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,561.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ray Tupper holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,539.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Joshua Fischer works as a Program Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Joshua earned $44,453 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Parris Nathan serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,406.
Facilities Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
James Vernon is a Facilities Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $44,262.
Facilities Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Charles Kelley serves as a Facilities Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,262.
Senior Counsel/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Demetris Drummer serves as a Senior Counsel. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,194.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Madalyn Robison serves as a Assistant Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,061.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Maria Rodriguez-Ayala works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Maria earned $44,039 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Darla Vader works as a Assistant Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Darla earned $43,936 in 2024.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alfredo Pinto holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $43,607.
Principal Business Project Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Megan Mccarty is a Principal Business Project Manager at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $43,498.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jennifer Burke serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,435.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Robin Ridenour holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,334.
Intermediate Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tonya Roddy works as a Intermediate Accountant for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Tonya earned $42,889 in 2023.
Procurement Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lydia Gillespie works as a Procurement Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Lydia earned $42,700 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kim Hoehn holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,664.