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 10
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Paul Irvin serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,695.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Cristina Herron serves as a Associate Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,594.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Trent Ludwig works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Trent earned $26,462 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Peter Hill serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,394.
Procurement Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Louisa Gedney serves as a Procurement Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,310.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Ashlyn Sherman works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Ashlyn earned $26,235 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Billi Litton works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Billi earned $26,206 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Merilyn Jackson serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,187.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jacob Awosanmi holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,166.
Administrative Support Clerk Hourly/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kelly Grunden works as a Administrative Support Clerk Hourly for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kelly earned $26,022 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Robert Garber serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,996.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Justin Maberry is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $25,857.
Research/Data Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Roberta Sissom serves as a Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,676.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Shanon Hughes holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,671.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Debora Armstead serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,658.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Wanda Ross works as a Benefit Program Technician for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Wanda earned $25,476 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Darla Linhardt works as a Benefit Program Technician for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Darla earned $25,254 in 2023.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Kelsey Snider works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Kelsey earned $25,084 in 2023.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jacob Awosanmi is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $25,000.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Bridget Grace works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Bridget earned $24,960 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Angela Haney works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Angela earned $24,952 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Bridget Grace serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,836.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Melissa Downs is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $24,471.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Stephanie Roberts is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2023 total compensation came to $24,471.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Larry Thomas is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $24,324.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Robert Barlow is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $24,188.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Paul Bertolone holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,145.
Agency Budget Analyst/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Treyton Bringer serves as a Agency Budget Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,007.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Wanda Ross is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $24,000.
Benefit Program Technician/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Stephanie Roberts holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,938.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Brian Harter serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,313.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Elizabeth Whaley is a Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $23,168.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Samantha Dickey serves as a Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,099.
Chief of Staff/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Misty Nunn holds the role of Chief of Staff at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,772.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mary Tappana works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Mary earned $22,716 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Michelle Rooffener holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,713.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Nuri Muhammad works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Nuri earned $22,652 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, William Vrancken serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,410.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Komi Adjaka is a Benefit Program Associate at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $22,317.
Benefit Program Associate/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tina Davis works as a Benefit Program Associate for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Tina earned $22,152 in 2023.