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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Benefit Program Associate/Labor and Industrial Relations
Gwendolyn Bradley holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,315.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Natasha Pendleton serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,274.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jordan Napolis is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $36,233.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Stacie Morris works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Stacie earned $36,219 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Sandi Maier is a Administrative Support Assistant at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $36,066.
Associate Hearings/Appeals Referee/Labor and Industrial Relations
Gerald Sharp is a Associate Hearings/Appeals Referee at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2024 total compensation came to $36,024.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Chelsea Hite serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,010.
Benefit Program Associate/Labor and Industrial Relations
Laura Silverberg works as a Benefit Program Associate for Labor and Industrial Relations. Laura earned $35,987 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Ashley Roberts serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,877.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Heather Thompson is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $35,861.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Labor and Industrial Relations
Bruce Houston is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $35,677.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Heather Russell holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,631.
Senior Human Rights Officer/Labor and Industrial Relations
Sara Seaver holds the role of Senior Human Rights Officer at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,596.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Tahtiana Lane holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,594.
Docket Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Megan Scott serves as a Docket Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,477.
Non-Commssn Investigator Supervisor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Cameron Heath is a Non-Commssn Investigator Supervisor at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $35,460.
Senior Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Donna Powers holds the role of Senior Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,313.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Blair Pierce holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,993.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Derek Wilson works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Derek earned $34,940 in 2025.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Monica Smith is a Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $34,884.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Connie Howard holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,810.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Rosa Vargas is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2024 total compensation came to $34,775.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Alyssa West works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Alyssa earned $34,551 in 2025.
Hearings/Appeals Referee/Labor and Industrial Relations
Caleb Siefkas holds the role of Hearings/Appeals Referee at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,381.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Labor and Industrial Relations
Scott Decker holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,325.
Program Manager/Labor and Industrial Relations
Patricia Knapp is a Program Manager at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $34,283.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Anastasia Simmons serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,280.
Court Reporter/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Angie Schlotzhauer serves as a Court Reporter. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,222.
Miscellaneous Technical/Labor and Industrial Relations
Larry Ruhmann works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Labor and Industrial Relations. Larry earned $34,106 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Veronica Ramsey works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Labor and Industrial Relations. Veronica earned $34,082 in 2025.
Accountant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Beatrice Shelley works as a Accountant for Labor and Industrial Relations. Beatrice earned $33,913 in 2025.
Hearings/Appeals Referee/Labor and Industrial Relations
Christopher Elster works as a Hearings/Appeals Referee for Labor and Industrial Relations. Christopher earned $33,568 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Kimberlee Jackson holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,559.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Rhonda Bashore is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2024 total compensation came to $33,555.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Lashawnda Tinch works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Lashawnda earned $33,532 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Thomas Wieberg serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,509.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Tyler Frank works as a Regulatory Auditor for Labor and Industrial Relations. Tyler earned $33,196 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jeanine Shelton works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Jeanine earned $33,141 in 2023.
Administrative Support Professional/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Inan Ramos serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,114.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Cherish Green holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,028.