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 3
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Christy Story is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $61,228.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kim Howe holds the role of Public Relations Coordinator at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,228.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Allan Hedrick serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,014.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sheila Kaiser works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Sheila earned $60,981 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Steven Samuels holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,978.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Roger Brisley holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,954.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Felicia Jordan works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Felicia earned $60,779 in 2025.
Human Resources Generalist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shelby Albrecht is a Human Resources Generalist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $60,737.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sharrie Berowski holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,700.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mark Embry is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $60,679.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Don Hutchings is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $60,679.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Trence James holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,679.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Glen Farrow holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,405.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Michael Berendzen serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,405.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sarah Moore holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,405.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Janet Myers works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Janet earned $60,405 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Melissa Downs serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,357.
Chief Counsel/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kristin Stokely works as a Chief Counsel for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kristin earned $60,332 in 2024.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Austin Galbraith holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,156.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Marisa Ciolino is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $60,092.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sean Russell is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $60,020.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shelby Shelton is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $59,794.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Bridget Grace works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Bridget earned $59,377 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Bryan Trappe holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,377.
Facilitites Services Supervisor/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Christopher Lute holds the role of Facilitites Services Supervisor at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,362.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jose Gonzalez works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jose earned $59,270 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Krista Lofstrom works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Krista earned $59,144 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kerry Savage serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,144.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Melanie Williams holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,131.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Samuel Denson is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $58,843.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Stephanie Roberts serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,843.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Elizabeth Roberts is a Assistant Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $58,837.
Principal Asst-Board/Commission/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Darian Jones serves as a Principal Asst-Board/Commission. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,602.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mark Hinterleiter holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,587.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Randall Huff serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,576.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Edith Miller is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $58,576.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Nan Urbonya works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Nan earned $58,576 in 2025.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sarah Schedler works as a Assistant Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Sarah earned $58,291 in 2025.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Mary Turner serves as a Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,035.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Myra Huhmann is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $57,832.