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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Facilitites Services Supervisor/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Christopher Lute holds the role of Facilitites Services Supervisor at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,362.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jose Gonzalez works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jose earned $59,270 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Krista Lofstrom works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Krista earned $59,144 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kerry Savage serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,144.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Melanie Williams holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,131.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Samuel Denson is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $58,843.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Stephanie Roberts serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,843.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Elizabeth Roberts is a Assistant Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $58,837.
Principal Asst-Board/Commission/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Darian Jones serves as a Principal Asst-Board/Commission. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,602.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mark Hinterleiter holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,587.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Randall Huff serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,576.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Edith Miller is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $58,576.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Nan Urbonya works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Nan earned $58,576 in 2025.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sarah Schedler works as a Assistant Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Sarah earned $58,291 in 2025.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Mary Turner serves as a Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,035.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Myra Huhmann is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $57,832.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Luereatha Pickens holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,753.
Network Infrastructure Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kenneth Pryor serves as a Network Infrastructure Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,511.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Bradley Massman serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,343.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Amy Hedrick works as a Assistant Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Amy earned $56,787 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Martha Patterson serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,563.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Angela Rogers serves as a Public Relations Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,251.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kathryn Shofler holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,093.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Gary Standiford works as a Public Relations Coordinator for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Gary earned $55,992 in 2025.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Craig Schnieders holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,935.
Administrative Support Professional/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Linda Phillips works as a Administrative Support Professional for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Linda earned $55,878 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Helene Von Seckendorff works as a Benefit Program Technician for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Helene earned $55,044 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Dixie Wood works as a Administrative Support Professional for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Dixie earned $54,648 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Latrisha Hicks is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $53,879.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ashley Isaacs is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $53,636.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Rebecca Lockard serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,597.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Wanda Diggins holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,425.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
John Wilcutt works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. John earned $53,344 in 2025.
Regulatory Auditor/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Deborah Tritz holds the role of Regulatory Auditor at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,710.
Regulatory Auditor/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Leslie Winter holds the role of Regulatory Auditor at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,710.
Grants Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Moses Ngebeh works as a Grants Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Moses earned $52,500 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Brandi Beyer serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,384.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Leah Whittaker holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,349.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Heather Wolf holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,279.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brittney Mahon works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Brittney earned $52,256 in 2024.