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 8
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Lashonda Robinson works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Lashonda earned $39,320 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Christopher Trebus works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Christopher earned $39,281 in 2025.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Heidi Lin holds the role of Public Relations Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,055.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, David Hewkin serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,034.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Charles Norris works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Charles earned $38,963 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ronda Nash works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Ronda earned $38,590 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Marisa Ciolino is a Benefit Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $38,377.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kara Cahill works as a Program Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kara earned $38,165 in 2023.
Senior Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tonya Roddy holds the role of Senior Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,163.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brionna Sales is a Assistant Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $37,883.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Damien Hegger holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,723.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Joseph Workman works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Joseph earned $37,223 in 2025.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Casper Mckay holds the role of Associate Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,089.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Hemanth Veguru holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,082.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Marya Amos holds the role of Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,034.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kacey Hays is a Associate Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $37,015.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Natalie King works as a Public Relations Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Natalie earned $36,900 in 2024.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Helene Von Seckendorff works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Helene earned $36,537 in 2023.
Public Relations Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Marshall Franks serves as a Public Relations Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,412.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Deborah Spicer serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,951.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Rachel Stoltzmann holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,831.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Peggy Muehlbauer holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,679.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Timothy Dunville serves as a Senior Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,258.
Network Infrastructure Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Christopher Gragg works as a Network Infrastructure Technician for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Christopher earned $35,020 in 2025.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Karen Wood serves as a Senior Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,000.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Lindsey Bassham serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,664.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Noliver Davis works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Noliver earned $34,558 in 2024.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Annette Finigan works as a Assistant Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Annette earned $34,375 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Melissa Woltkamp works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Melissa earned $34,350 in 2025.
Intermediate Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Scott Davis serves as a Intermediate Accountant. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,195.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Scarlett Churchill works as a Research/Data Analyst for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Scarlett earned $34,178 in 2025.
Senior Counsel/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sara Harrison is a Senior Counsel at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $33,962.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Daniela Silva serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,690.
Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tiffany Hader works as a Accountant for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Tiffany earned $33,569 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Gretchen Mullins works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Gretchen earned $33,333 in 2023.
Grants Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sharon Young works as a Grants Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Sharon earned $33,209 in 2024.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shelley Sharp holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,164.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Lula Marshall serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,854.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brian Hecker works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Brian earned $32,827 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Lon Little serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,780.