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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Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Karen Wood serves as a Senior Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,000.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Lindsey Bassham serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,664.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Noliver Davis works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Noliver earned $34,558 in 2024.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Annette Finigan works as a Assistant Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Annette earned $34,375 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Melissa Woltkamp works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Melissa earned $34,350 in 2025.
Intermediate Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Scott Davis serves as a Intermediate Accountant. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,195.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Scarlett Churchill works as a Research/Data Analyst for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Scarlett earned $34,178 in 2025.
Senior Counsel/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sara Harrison is a Senior Counsel at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $33,962.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Daniela Silva serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,690.
Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tiffany Hader works as a Accountant for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Tiffany earned $33,569 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Gretchen Mullins works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Gretchen earned $33,333 in 2023.
Grants Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sharon Young works as a Grants Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Sharon earned $33,209 in 2024.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shelley Sharp holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,164.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Lula Marshall serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,854.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brian Hecker works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Brian earned $32,827 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Lon Little serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,780.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Donna Thoenen works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Donna earned $32,647 in 2025.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Connie Bestgen holds the role of Assistant Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,578.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Andrew Hueste serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,500.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Trena Hoskins is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $32,180.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Timothy Dunville serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,144.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Erica Young is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $31,938.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Otto Coon is a Associate Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $31,914.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Isaac Hagan works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Isaac earned $31,905 in 2023.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Keith Swank serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,885.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Donna Clemens works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Donna earned $31,799 in 2025.
Intermediate Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Dawn Rhodes is a Intermediate Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $31,680.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Erica Young holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,665.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Allisha Eckert is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $31,552.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Santhosh Pallepangi is a Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $31,550.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Amy Messner works as a Benefit Program Technician for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Amy earned $31,455 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shelby Shelton is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $31,175.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Blake Bixler is a Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $30,710.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jeremy Caddick is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $30,615.
Administrative Support Clerk/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Zana Burgess holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,544.
Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Cole Sappenfield serves as a Agency Budget Senior Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,275.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kelsey Little works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kelsey earned $30,240 in 2023.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Amberlyn Ferrell serves as a Public Relations Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,218.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Katherean Swartz works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Katherean earned $30,182 in 2024.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Natalie Sanders holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,096.