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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Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Derese Herndon is a Clerk at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $16,862.
Senior Accountant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Kibreab Tesfai holds the role of Senior Accountant at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,832.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Miranda Polly works as a Customer Service Representative for Labor and Industrial Relations. Miranda earned $16,828 in 2025.
Lead Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Maryrose Szurley serves as a Lead Customer Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,827.
Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Kimberly Williams holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,640.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Eyvalee Appleberry serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,605.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Nichole Evans serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,597.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Angela Pawliczak serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,554.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Maryrose Szurley holds the role of Customer Service Representative at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,486.
Administrative Support Professional/Labor and Industrial Relations
Maxwell Mcguire works as a Administrative Support Professional for Labor and Industrial Relations. Maxwell earned $16,429 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Ronald Murrell serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,377.
Commission Member/Labor and Industrial Relations
Shalonn Curls works as a Commission Member for Labor and Industrial Relations. Shalonn earned $16,233 in 2023.
Senior Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Janissa Moore serves as a Senior Regulatory Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,186.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Karen Poetker works as a Clerk for Labor and Industrial Relations. Karen earned $16,183 in 2025.
Human Rights Officer/Labor and Industrial Relations
Elizabeth Cozzoni holds the role of Human Rights Officer at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,113.
Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Labor and Industrial Relations
Steven Barton works as a Agency Budget Senior Analyst for Labor and Industrial Relations. Steven earned $16,084 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Kevin Thorpe serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,974.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Joshua Evans works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Joshua earned $15,909 in 2025.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Carolyn Gerecke serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,905.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Allen Kost serves as a Customer Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,798.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Rebecca Wallace holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,570.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Michelle Mueller works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Michelle earned $15,236 in 2025.
Hearings/Appeals Referee/Labor and Industrial Relations
Laila Hadi is a Hearings/Appeals Referee at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $15,198.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jan Harbison works as a Clerk for Labor and Industrial Relations. Jan earned $15,097 in 2025.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Barbara Britton serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,083.
Agency Budget Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Steven Barton serves as a Agency Budget Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,050.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Shelby Bryant is a Senior Accounts Assistant at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $14,991.
Hearings/Appeals Referee/Labor and Industrial Relations
Heather Davis works as a Hearings/Appeals Referee for Labor and Industrial Relations. Heather earned $14,949 in 2025.
Senior Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Melissa Horton works as a Senior Regulatory Auditor for Labor and Industrial Relations. Melissa earned $14,820 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Labor and Industrial Relations
Charles Polson is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $14,795.
Associate Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Chloe Ruark holds the role of Associate Customer Service Representative at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,784.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Samantha Rodden serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,752.
Miscellaneous Professional/Labor and Industrial Relations
Michael Marler is a Miscellaneous Professional at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $14,558.
Legal Counsel/Labor and Industrial Relations
Kaitlin Walker works as a Legal Counsel for Labor and Industrial Relations. Kaitlin earned $14,489 in 2025.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Rhonda Blythe is a Customer Service Representative at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $14,436.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Andrea Polk serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,399.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Patricia Flint serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,381.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Bonnie Close is a Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $14,280.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jomarie Salas is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $14,238.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Austin Siebeneck works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Austin earned $14,157 in 2024.