Data received May 2025 • FT/PT status not provided.

Full-time employees

63

Median pay

$75,728

Average pay

$79,349

Prairie Research Institute

Employees by pay range

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Employees

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Name

Position Gross pay Date hired
Thompson, Matt D. Research Lab Shop Supervisor $85,766 July 1, 2008
Van Lyssel, Holly Joann Grants & Contracts Spec $65,654 Nov. 4, 2018
Walston-Vonderharr, Lori A. HR Business Partner $73,946 July 1, 2008
Wang, Wanqi Grad Res Assistant $28,991 Aug. 16, 2023
Warne, Robin William Assistant Dir Res Devlp $123,413 Jan. 15, 2024
Weckle, Amy Lorraine Assistant Dir, Iwrc $78,822 Aug. 16, 2014
Weeks, Megan K. Assoc Dir, Wrkfrce & Org Devlp $95,277 March 26, 2012
Wells, Sarah Lindsey Assistant To the Exec Dir $76,481 May 6, 2019
Wingard, Margaret C. Grnts/Cntrcts Coord $67,428 July 1, 2008
Winkel, Richard J. Deputy Executive Dir $117,987 Jan. 1, 2007
Wurl, Debra Diane Grants & Contracts Assistant $59,716 March 26, 2012
Young, Jeffrey H. Lead Syst Admnr $95,979 July 1, 2008
Young, Lisa Lee Sr Grants & Contracts Coord $82,039 July 1, 2008

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