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 9
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Donna Thoenen works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Donna earned $32,647 in 2025.
Assistant Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Connie Bestgen holds the role of Assistant Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,578.
Senior Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Andrew Hueste serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,500.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Trena Hoskins is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $32,180.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Timothy Dunville serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,144.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Erica Young is a Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $31,938.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Otto Coon is a Associate Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $31,914.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Isaac Hagan works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Isaac earned $31,905 in 2023.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Keith Swank serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,885.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Donna Clemens works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Donna earned $31,799 in 2025.
Intermediate Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Dawn Rhodes is a Intermediate Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $31,680.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Erica Young holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,665.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Allisha Eckert is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $31,552.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Santhosh Pallepangi is a Research/Data Analyst at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $31,550.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Amy Messner works as a Benefit Program Technician for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Amy earned $31,455 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shelby Shelton is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $31,175.
Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Blake Bixler is a Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $30,710.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jeremy Caddick is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $30,615.
Administrative Support Clerk/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Zana Burgess holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,544.
Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Cole Sappenfield serves as a Agency Budget Senior Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,275.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kelsey Little works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kelsey earned $30,240 in 2023.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Amberlyn Ferrell serves as a Public Relations Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,218.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Katherean Swartz works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Katherean earned $30,182 in 2024.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Natalie Sanders holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,096.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Amanda Dearixon holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,234.
Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tatum Husong holds the role of Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,096.
Administrative Support Clerk/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ray Tupper is a Administrative Support Clerk at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $28,636.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Evan Keesee holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,537.
Senior Accountant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Annette Finigan holds the role of Senior Accountant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,333.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Agusta Bowers works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Agusta earned $28,326 in 2024.
Senior Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kimberly Slote holds the role of Senior Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,315.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Brian Heldenbrand works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Brian earned $28,002 in 2023.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Darian Jones is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $27,972.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tina Jackson works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Tina earned $27,891 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Ashley Isaacs serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,823.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Laura Weiler holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk Hourly at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,218.
Public Relations Coordinator/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kara Brietzke works as a Public Relations Coordinator for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kara earned $27,039 in 2023.
Agency Budget Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Cole Sappenfield works as a Agency Budget Analyst for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Cole earned $27,000 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Louisa Gedney holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,847.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Courtney Wieberg holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,716.