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 Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Amanda Dearixon holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,234.
Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tatum Husong holds the role of Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,096.
Administrative Support Clerk/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ray Tupper is a Administrative Support Clerk at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $28,636.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Evan Keesee holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,537.
Senior Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Annette Finigan holds the role of Senior Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,333.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Agusta Bowers works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Agusta earned $28,326 in 2024.
Senior Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kimberly Slote holds the role of Senior Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,315.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brian Heldenbrand works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Brian earned $28,002 in 2023.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Darian Jones is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $27,972.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tina Jackson works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Tina earned $27,891 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Ashley Isaacs serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,823.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Laura Weiler holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,218.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kara Brietzke works as a Public Relations Coordinator for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kara earned $27,039 in 2023.
Agency Budget Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Cole Sappenfield works as a Agency Budget Analyst for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Cole earned $27,000 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Louisa Gedney holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,847.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Courtney Wieberg holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,716.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Paul Irvin serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,695.