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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Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jason Strickland holds the role of Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,272.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kelly Fender is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $48,179.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lindsey Bassham is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $48,079.
Director of External Relations/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Gerren Mcham holds the role of Director of External Relations at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,075.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
James Butler is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $47,942.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jeffrey Ehimuh works as a Assistant Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jeffrey earned $47,838 in 2025.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alison Notter is a Public Relations Coordinator at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $47,833.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tracy Feltner holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,818.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Keith Jordan serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,439.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Stephanie Selsor holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,243.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Elizabeth Kilker is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $47,182.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Emily Gabbert is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $47,180.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Madison Wyse works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Madison earned $47,115 in 2025.
Senior Performance Advisor/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ronda Anderson works as a Senior Performance Advisor for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Ronda earned $47,065 in 2024.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tamika Green is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $47,008.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Liesel Farris holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,950.
Senior Associate Research/Data Analy/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alicia Erickson holds the role of Senior Associate Research/Data Analy at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,838.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jake Gesling serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,817.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alicia Harvey works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Alicia earned $46,817 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kasey Guthrie serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,817.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kimberly Hersey serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,778.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Pierre Jason holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,754.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Taylor Dornacker serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,653.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Timothy Retzer serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,605.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Amanda Mcclanahan holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,605.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kori Cameron holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,483.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Tresa Fuller serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,438.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Stacy Beaman serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,417.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Paula Clay works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Paula earned $46,301 in 2024.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Karen Van Meter serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,215.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Mitchell Beede serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,168.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Janaina Baum serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,167.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Joshua Burris works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Joshua earned $46,161 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Ashley Rickey serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,127.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jacqueline Bovaconti serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,042.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Deborah Ketterer holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,917.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Tonya Crawford serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,877.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Chad Wolfe serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,666.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Erin Hand works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Erin earned $45,666 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Taylor Steele holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,660.