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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Program Manager/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Whitney Hodges serves as a Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,339.
Administrative Law Judge/Labor and Industrial Relations
Emily Fowler holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,268.
Accountant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Josandra Thomas works as a Accountant for Labor and Industrial Relations. Josandra earned $30,000 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jeffery Riley works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Jeffery earned $29,807 in 2023.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Connie Jones holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,660.
Senior Health and Safety Analyst/Labor and Industrial Relations
Lauren Halpin works as a Senior Health and Safety Analyst for Labor and Industrial Relations. Lauren earned $29,658 in 2025.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Fonda Bunch is a Clerk at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $29,608.
Program Coordinator/Labor and Industrial Relations
Amanda Mccomb holds the role of Program Coordinator at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,447.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Donna Boessen holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,390.
Health and Safety Analyst/Labor and Industrial Relations
Aaron Weaver holds the role of Health and Safety Analyst at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,165.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Thomas Halfen holds the role of Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,127.
Human Rights Officer/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Vashell Anderson serves as a Human Rights Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,869.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jason Jones is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $28,762.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jessica Backues is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2024 total compensation came to $28,743.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Carol Piccinini holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,594.
Procurement Associate/Labor and Industrial Relations
Darla Doerge works as a Procurement Associate for Labor and Industrial Relations. Darla earned $28,315 in 2025.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Sabrena Petri is a Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $28,275.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Taylor Vaughn is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $28,274.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Anita Patterson works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Anita earned $28,207 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Brandy Buster holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,110.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Aaron Tester serves as a Customer Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,871.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Janet Bullock is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $27,813.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Gloria Stegemann is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $27,800.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Morgan Gordy serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,795.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Linda Wieberg is a Clerk at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $27,741.
Benefit Program Associate/Labor and Industrial Relations
Kyle Heather is a Benefit Program Associate at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $27,724.
Human Rights Officer/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Colleen Qadadeh serves as a Human Rights Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,649.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
James Dempewolf works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. James earned $27,636 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Michael Mahon serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,501.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jason Nash is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $27,447.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Donna Connell holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,446.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jasmine Hamilton works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Jasmine earned $27,421 in 2025.
Accountant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Robin Niemeyer works as a Accountant for Labor and Industrial Relations. Robin earned $27,272 in 2025.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Maridee Edwards works as a Clerk for Labor and Industrial Relations. Maridee earned $27,231 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jennifer Terry holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,221.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Alexis Greenslit is a Customer Service Representative at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $27,156.
Human Rights Officer/Labor and Industrial Relations
Daniel O'Connor holds the role of Human Rights Officer at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,096.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jensen Breedlove holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,088.
Staff Development Trainer/Labor and Industrial Relations
Julie Gerling holds the role of Staff Development Trainer at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,083.
Human Resources Generalist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Victoria Mckinzie serves as a Human Resources Generalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,872.