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 15
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Benjamin Remelius works as a Associate Research/Data Analyst for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Benjamin earned $5,759 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mark Hinterleiter works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Mark earned $5,633 in 2024.
Policy Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Harli Rhodes works as a Policy Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Harli earned $5,630 in 2024.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Deborah Tritz serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,576.
Senior Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Justin Steele serves as a Senior Accountant. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,465.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Stephanie Kirk serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,212.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brandi Briscoe holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,720.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jessica Henderson works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jessica earned $4,527 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Alfred Contreras serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,523.
Senior Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kathryn Potter holds the role of Senior Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,298.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Connie Bestgen holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,285.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Joel Breedlove serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,932.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Bethany Moore works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Bethany earned $3,820 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Heather Wolf serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,625.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Trena Hoskins holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,531.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Daniel Alfaro is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $3,460.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Travis Lewis holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,459.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Patrick Chambers works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Patrick earned $3,405 in 2023.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Noah Casey serves as a Associate Research/Data Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,964.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sarah Gourley is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $2,743.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Steven Ketchum is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $2,703.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Trista Fongemie serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,521.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Cade Tremain works as a Public Relations Coordinator for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Cade earned $2,415 in 2025.
Network Infrastructure Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kenneth Pryor serves as a Network Infrastructure Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,375.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shawn Waldman holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,353.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Eric Epps holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,091.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Briana Mccartney holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,832.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Francis Thompson serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,738.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Pamela Barbour works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Pamela earned $1,724 in 2023.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Devin Jungmeyer serves as a Public Relations Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,599.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Melinda Russell holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,198.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sophia Wormington works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Sophia earned $929 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jaron Vail works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jaron earned $540 in 2025.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Donnell Sutherland works as a Associate Research/Data Analyst for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Donnell earned $525 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Betsy Britt is a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $415.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Francisco Reyes holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $359.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Roiann Douglas works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Roiann earned $337 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kristine Maxey works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kristine earned $170 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Felicia Wade is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $152.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Teresa Johnson works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Teresa earned $106 in 2023.