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 11
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ashley Heidbreder holds the role of Public Relations Coordinator at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,955.
Assistant Commissioner/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mardy Leathers holds the role of Assistant Commissioner at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,884.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Wayne Houtman serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,797.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, William Geiser serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,750.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Joseph Roach serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,750.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Gracie Hamrick is a Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $21,542.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Everett Neal holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,363.
Procurement Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Justin Long holds the role of Procurement Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,294.
Administrative Support Professional/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Connie Barnhill works as a Administrative Support Professional for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Connie earned $20,905 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Billi Litton serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,831.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Robert Tolliver is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $20,755.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Merilyn Jackson is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $20,625.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Charles Bigham works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Charles earned $20,477 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Desirae Tauffener holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,405.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Ping Liao serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,254.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Sherry Hecker serves as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,215.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ricky Mcdaniel holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,185.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Christina Johnson holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,019.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kephen Merancis works as a Program Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kephen earned $19,906 in 2024.
Network Infrastructure Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Charles Sanders is a Network Infrastructure Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $19,891.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Peter Hill serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,782.
Program Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Leslie Winter works as a Program Assistant for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Leslie earned $19,777 in 2024.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Joie Hendricks is a Senior Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $19,750.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Warren Hall works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Warren earned $19,566 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Nicholas Gillespie holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,436.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Roberta Sissom holds the role of Associate Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,289.
Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Stacy Conover serves as a Accountant. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,044.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Laura Hoskins serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,955.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Paul Tandy is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $18,731.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Mason Brooks serves as a Public Relations Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,598.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Darrell Neal-Smith is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $18,581.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Meghan Zeller-Warren works as a Public Relations Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Meghan earned $18,545 in 2024.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Melissa Wolfe serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,365.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Patrick Dishong works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Patrick earned $18,235 in 2023.
Senior Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shelby Lepage is a Senior Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $18,132.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Linda Mcknight works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Linda earned $17,753 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Tyanna Broadway serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,642.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Adam Wall works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Adam earned $17,573 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jennifer Cheshire holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,512.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Reginald Truss serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,259.