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Higher Education and Workforce Development

Source file: Missouri Accountability Portal — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Employees
374
Median total
$46,316
Highest record
$207,346

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$170$112,694+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$45,369 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$11,695
$26,594
$46,316
$59,377
$70,392

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 5

Lacie Storey

Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,447
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,447
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,447

Lacie Storey holds the role of Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,447.

Marcel Benson

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,187

Marcel Benson is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $50,187.

Pamela Carrow

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,187

Pamela Carrow works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Pamela earned $50,187 in 2025.

Walter Mannon

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,187

Walter Mannon holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,187.

Alisa Nance

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,187

Alisa Nance is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $50,187.

Elizabeth Judd

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,187

Elizabeth Judd holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,187.

Lana Smith

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,175
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,175

Lana Smith is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $50,175.

Mark Bauer

Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$50,161
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,161

Mark Bauer is a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $50,161.

Christine Hale

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,137
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,137
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,137

Christine Hale holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,137.

Tina Davis

Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,119
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,119
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,119

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Tina Davis serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,119.

Geoffrey Bieniek

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$50,036
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,036
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,036

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Geoffrey Bieniek serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,036.

Jeannie Woolsey

Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$49,990
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,990

Jeannie Woolsey is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,990.

Lydia Linsenbardt

Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$49,763
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,763
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,763

Lydia Linsenbardt is a Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,763.

Julie Bigge

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$49,748
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,748

Julie Bigge is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,748.

William Geiser

Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$49,748
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,748

William Geiser is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,748.

Robert Barlow

Regional Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$49,567
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,567
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,567

Robert Barlow works as a Regional Manager for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Robert earned $49,567 in 2025.

Latanya Seals

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$49,502
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,502
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,502

Latanya Seals is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $49,502.

Kellie Hughes

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$49,260
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,260
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,260

Kellie Hughes holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,260.

Steven Mccann

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$48,868
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,868
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,868

Steven Mccann works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Steven earned $48,868 in 2025.

Michael Reda

Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$48,844
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,844

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Michael Reda serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,844.

Terrill Allen

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$48,797
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,797
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,797

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Terrill Allen serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,797.

Francis Thompson

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$48,638
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,638

Francis Thompson is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $48,638.

Daniel Bettes

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$48,615
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,615
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,615

Daniel Bettes is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $48,615.

Joseph Roach

Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$48,428
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,428
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,428

Joseph Roach holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,428.

Jason Strickland

Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$48,272
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,272
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,272

Jason Strickland holds the role of Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,272.

Kelly Fender

Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$48,179
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,179

Kelly Fender is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $48,179.

Lindsey Bassham

Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$48,079
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,079
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,079

Lindsey Bassham is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $48,079.

Gerren Mcham

Director of External Relations/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$48,075
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,075
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,075

Gerren Mcham holds the role of Director of External Relations at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,075.

James Butler

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$47,942
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,942
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,942

James Butler is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $47,942.

Jeffrey Ehimuh

Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$47,838
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,838
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,838

Jeffrey Ehimuh works as a Assistant Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jeffrey earned $47,838 in 2025.

Alison Notter

Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$47,833
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,833
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,833

Alison Notter is a Public Relations Coordinator at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $47,833.

Tracy Feltner

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$47,818
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,818
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,818

Tracy Feltner holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,818.

Keith Jordan

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$47,439
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,439
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,439

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Keith Jordan serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,439.

Stephanie Selsor

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$47,243
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,243
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,243

Stephanie Selsor holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,243.

Elizabeth Kilker

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$47,182
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,182

Elizabeth Kilker is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $47,182.

Emily Gabbert

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$47,180
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,180

Emily Gabbert is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $47,180.

Madison Wyse

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$47,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,115

Madison Wyse works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Madison earned $47,115 in 2025.

Ronda Anderson

Senior Performance Advisor/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$47,065
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,065
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,065

Ronda Anderson works as a Senior Performance Advisor for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Ronda earned $47,065 in 2024.

Tamika Green

Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$47,008
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,008
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,008

Tamika Green is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $47,008.

Liesel Farris

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,950
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,950

Liesel Farris holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,950.