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 13
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tracie Albertson holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,067.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Thomas Lay is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $12,924.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jade Liebi is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $12,917.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sonja Bishop is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $12,899.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Betsy Britt holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,878.
Director of External Relations/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Taylee Soukup works as a Director of External Relations for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Taylee earned $12,764 in 2025.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mindy Williams holds the role of Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,627.
Senior Research/Data Analy/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alicia Erickson holds the role of Senior Research/Data Analy at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,604.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jessica Tate serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,580.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Michael Papen works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Michael earned $12,522 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lori Caldwell works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Lori earned $12,440 in 2023.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Rita Holtmeyer holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,156.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Zachary Pifer is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $12,011.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mervyn John works as a Public Relations Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Mervyn earned $11,973 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Crystal Steward holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,775.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Andy Anderson is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $11,737.
Senior Associate Research/Data Analy/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kacey Hays is a Senior Associate Research/Data Analy at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $11,695.
Accounts Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tiffany Hader works as a Accounts Assistant for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Tiffany earned $11,377 in 2023.
Accounts Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lacie Storey is a Accounts Assistant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $11,374.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Leann Block serves as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,337.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lauren Verbrugge is a Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $11,065.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Christin Morley serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,018.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Melissa Downs works as a Benefit Program Technician for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Melissa earned $10,908 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Janet Long serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,852.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Charles Tewell holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,445.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jennifer Hamilton is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $10,417.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Diana Murillo is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $10,403.
Procurement Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kelsey Huwe is a Procurement Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $10,300.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jan Miller works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jan earned $10,258 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tammy Noack is a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $10,205.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Patrick Gaydon is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $10,025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Deborah Prenger holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,001.
Senior Data Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Greeshma Karla holds the role of Senior Data Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,999.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kailey Brinkley serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,820.
Senior Associate Research/Data Analy/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Casper Mckay holds the role of Senior Associate Research/Data Analy at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,746.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Samuel Denson holds the role of Associate Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,710.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Matthew Lockard is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $9,565.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Wanda Wallace serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,465.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alfred Contreras holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,455.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jeffrey Longo is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $9,353.