Missouri / Labor and Industrial Relations
Agency file
The Labor and Industrial Relations supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.
In 2025, this agency had 713 employees with median total compensation of $41,163; the highest distinct record was $180,248.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 713 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($41,163) — 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 $72,909 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,236. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31.3M — | 795 — | $38,250 — |
| 2024 | $31.8M ▲ 1.4% | 743 ▼ 6.5% | $40,873 ▲ 6.9% |
| 2025 | $30.8M ▼ 3.1% | 713 ▼ 4.0% | $41,163 ▲ 0.7% |
Record list
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Docket Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Maria Chavez-Pedersen holds the role of Docket Clerk at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,797.
Miscellaneous Professional/Labor and Industrial Relations
Brenda Hentges is a Miscellaneous Professional at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $26,788.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Kimberly Fisher serves as a Regulatory Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,764.
Program Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Maryrose Szurley works as a Program Assistant for Labor and Industrial Relations. Maryrose earned $26,696 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Lori Mcdonald holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,555.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Annette Beuerlein works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Annette earned $26,461 in 2024.
Benefit Program Associate/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jessica Simerl is a Benefit Program Associate at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $26,456.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Gina Chimenti works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Gina earned $26,390 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Patricia Wheeler works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Patricia earned $26,200 in 2024.
Court Reporter/Labor and Industrial Relations
Patricia Elmore holds the role of Court Reporter at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,101.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Charlotte Onstott is a Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2024 total compensation came to $26,067.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Chad Atwell serves as a Customer Service Representative. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,043.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Patricia Knapp serves as a Associate Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,911.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Irene Devine serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,889.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Matthew Stockwell holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,800.
Human Resources Generalist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Kandice Schultz serves as a Human Resources Generalist. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,680.
Human Resources Manager/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Gloria Kliethermes serves as a Human Resources Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,633.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Paula Trampp holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,591.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Labor and Industrial Relations
Cora Brigance works as a Associate Research/Data Analyst for Labor and Industrial Relations. Cora earned $25,563 in 2024.
Human Resources Generalist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Gloria Kliethermes serves as a Human Resources Generalist. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,321.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
John Breeden is a Customer Service Representative at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2024 total compensation came to $25,272.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Charolette Thieme serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,253.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Angela Norris holds the role of Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,151.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Donna Richey Winkelman serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,043.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Glenda Kemna serves as a Special Assistant Office & Clerical. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,923.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Elizabeth Thompson is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2024 total compensation came to $24,913.
Benefit Program Associate/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Reese Brockman serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,887.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Dakota Armer is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2024 total compensation came to $24,789.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Kevin Fry works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Kevin earned $24,687 in 2023.
Docket Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Kevin Hamilton serves as a Docket Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,595.
Senior Multimedia Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Adam Knaebel is a Senior Multimedia Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $24,564.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Gabriella Morgan serves as a Customer Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,305.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Betsy Banks holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,275.