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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Regulatory Auditor/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kephen Merancis works as a Regulatory Auditor for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kephen earned $52,248 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brian Harter works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Brian earned $52,073 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Sonya Fuller serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,073.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tamika Greene works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Tamika earned $52,026 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Megan Mcewen serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,837.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Roosevelt Daniels is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $51,837.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Deborah Lucas holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,756.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Donald Bequette works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Donald earned $51,579 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Carol Gibby is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $51,579.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Katie Miller serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,409.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lori Admire holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,303.
Administrative Support Professional/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Dixie Wilde works as a Administrative Support Professional for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Dixie earned $51,247 in 2024.
Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Madalyn Farris serves as a Accountant. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,146.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Licia Horton works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Licia earned $50,671 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Debra Wilson works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Debra earned $50,669 in 2025.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Cary Creach holds the role of Public Relations Coordinator at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,478.
Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lacie Storey holds the role of Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,447.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Pamela Carrow works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Pamela earned $50,187 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Walter Mannon holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,187.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alisa Nance is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $50,187.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Elizabeth Judd holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,187.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Marcel Benson is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $50,187.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lana Smith is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $50,175.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mark Bauer is a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $50,161.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Christine Hale holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,137.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Tina Davis serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,119.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Geoffrey Bieniek serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,036.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jeannie Woolsey is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,990.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lydia Linsenbardt is a Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,763.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Julie Bigge is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,748.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
William Geiser is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,748.
Regional Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Robert Barlow works as a Regional Manager for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Robert earned $49,567 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Latanya Seals is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,502.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kellie Hughes holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,260.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Steven Mccann works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Steven earned $48,868 in 2025.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Michael Reda serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,844.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Terrill Allen serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,797.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Francis Thompson is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $48,638.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Daniel Bettes is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $48,615.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Joseph Roach holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,428.