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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 2
Senior Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Scott Davis works as a Senior Accountant for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Scott earned $71,463 in 2025.
Senior Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Amy Haller is a Senior Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $70,392.
Senior Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Daniel Day works as a Senior Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Daniel earned $70,006 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jamie Pine serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,226.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brittany Hawk is a Senior Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $68,310.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Nikki Wrinkles serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,253.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Chad Luetjen works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Chad earned $67,100 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
David Johnson is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $67,038.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Christopher Will serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,572.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Alison Notter serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,523.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Bria Arnel holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,506.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Megan Powell holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,491.
Senior Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Dawn Rhodes serves as a Senior Accountant. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,808.
Human Resources Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jennifer Lagore is a Human Resources Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $65,546.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Laura Lester serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,435.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tina Bonnot holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,417.
Human Resources Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Lori Wilde serves as a Human Resources Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,403.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ajay Karera holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,984.
Director Operational Excellence/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Carla Mcdaniel serves as a Director Operational Excellence. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,994.
Human Resources Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Ashley Anderson serves as a Human Resources Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,778.
Principal Asst-Board/Commission/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Deborah Prenger serves as a Principal Asst-Board/Commission. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,773.
Procurement Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Melissa Sackett holds the role of Procurement Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,750.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jennifer Cheshire works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jennifer earned $62,600 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Stephen Dempsey serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,600.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Laura Laramore works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Laura earned $62,600 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Darla Linhardt is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $62,600.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tresa Green is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $62,550.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Anita Dixson serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,325.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Matthew Farris holds the role of Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,204.
Policy Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jeanne Hull serves as a Policy Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,204.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Michelle Rooffener is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $62,051.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Rachel Hogrefe works as a Assistant Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Rachel earned $62,047 in 2023.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Triyanna Davoren is a Senior Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $62,000.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
George Sarafianos is a Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $61,920.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, David Scholz serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,788.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Scott Sloan holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,516.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lisa Mizer works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Lisa earned $61,516 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Nichelle Pool holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,422.
Intermediate Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tiffany Gray holds the role of Intermediate Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,254.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lula Marshall is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $61,228.