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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 6

Alicia Erickson

Senior Associate Research/Data Analy/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$46,838
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,838
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,838

Alicia Erickson holds the role of Senior Associate Research/Data Analy at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,838.

Jake Gesling

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,817
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,817
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,817

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jake Gesling serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,817.

Kasey Guthrie

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,817
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,817
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,817

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kasey Guthrie serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,817.

Alicia Harvey

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,817
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,817
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,817

Alicia Harvey works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Alicia earned $46,817 in 2025.

Kimberly Hersey

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,778
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,778
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,778

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kimberly Hersey serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,778.

Pierre Jason

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,754
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,754
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,754

Pierre Jason holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,754.

Taylor Dornacker

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,653
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,653
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,653

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Taylor Dornacker serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,653.

Amanda Mcclanahan

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,605
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,605
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,605

Amanda Mcclanahan holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,605.

Timothy Retzer

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,605
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,605
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,605

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Timothy Retzer serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,605.

Kori Cameron

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,483
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,483
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,483

Kori Cameron holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,483.

Tresa Fuller

Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2023 total comp
$46,438
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,438
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,438

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Tresa Fuller serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,438.

Stacy Beaman

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,417
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,417

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Stacy Beaman serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,417.

Paula Clay

Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$46,301
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,301
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,301

Paula Clay works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Paula earned $46,301 in 2024.

Karen Van Meter

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,215
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,215
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,215

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Karen Van Meter serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,215.

Mitchell Beede

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,168
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,168

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Mitchell Beede serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,168.

Janaina Baum

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,167
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,167

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Janaina Baum serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,167.

Joshua Burris

Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,161
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,161

Joshua Burris works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Joshua earned $46,161 in 2025.

Ashley Rickey

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,127
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,127

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Ashley Rickey serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,127.

Jacqueline Bovaconti

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$46,042
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,042
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,042

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jacqueline Bovaconti serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,042.

Deborah Ketterer

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,917
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,917
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,917

Deborah Ketterer holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,917.

Tonya Crawford

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,877
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,877
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,877

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Tonya Crawford serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,877.

Chad Wolfe

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,666
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,666
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,666

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Chad Wolfe serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,666.

Erin Hand

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,666
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,666
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,666

Erin Hand works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Erin earned $45,666 in 2025.

Taylor Steele

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$45,660
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,660
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,660

Taylor Steele holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,660.

Agusta Draper

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,627
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,627

Agusta Draper works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Agusta earned $45,627 in 2025.

Diane Harrison

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,540
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,540
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,540

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Diane Harrison serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,540.

Jacob Hart

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,540
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,540
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,540

Jacob Hart is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $45,540.

Zachary Henderson

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,540
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,540
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,540

Zachary Henderson holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,540.

Rebecca Jackson

Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2024 total comp
$45,460
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,460
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,460

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Rebecca Jackson serves as a Agency Budget Senior Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,460.

Shamyia Roston

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,413
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,413

Shamyia Roston holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,413.

Allison Hayhurst

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,304
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,304
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,304

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Allison Hayhurst serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,304.

Melody Mcculloch

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,304
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,304
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,304

Melody Mcculloch is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $45,304.

Emma Pritchett

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,304
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,304
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,304

Emma Pritchett is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $45,304.

Angel Salyer

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,304
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,304
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,304

Angel Salyer is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $45,304.

Rosa Vargas

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,304
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,304
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,304

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Rosa Vargas serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,304.

Seydi Koita

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,282
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,282

Seydi Koita works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Seydi earned $45,282 in 2025.

Robin Lutz

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,205
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,205
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,205

Robin Lutz works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Robin earned $45,205 in 2025.

Shaniqua Owens

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,201
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,201
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,201

Shaniqua Owens works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Shaniqua earned $45,201 in 2025.

Laura Hover

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,098
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,098
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,098

At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Laura Hover serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,098.

Gayle Ezell

Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development

2025 total comp
$45,080
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,080
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,080

Gayle Ezell holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,080.