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Missouri / Mental Health / Direct Care Aide

Job-title file

Direct Care Aide

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

2,193 employees hold this title in Mental Health. Median total compensation for the role is $3,685, below the department median of $36,488.

Employees
2,193
Total payroll
$15.6M
Role median
$3,685
Agency median
$36,488
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$462$32,988+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 2,193 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across Missouri

Direct Care Aide is held in 2 Missouri departments. In Mental Health, the median of $3,685 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Safety
$3,749 · 1,181

Median total compensation for the Direct Care Aide role in other Missouridepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Shayla Gardner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$200
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200

At Mental Health, Shayla Gardner serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $200.

Latonia Townsend

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$199
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199

Latonia Townsend holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $199.

Chakuna Johnson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$199
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199

At Mental Health, Chakuna Johnson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $199.

Jenicca Elston

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$199
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199

Jenicca Elston works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Jenicca earned $199 in 2023.

Emma Franklin

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$196
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196

Emma Franklin holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $196.

Misty Walker

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$196
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196

Misty Walker holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $196.

Charles Richards

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$195
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195

At Mental Health, Charles Richards serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $195.

Demetrius Sledge

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$192
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$192
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192

Demetrius Sledge works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Demetrius earned $192 in 2025.

Chyanne Freeman

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$192
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$192
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192

Chyanne Freeman holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $192.

Shanice Reid

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$191
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$191
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191

At Mental Health, Shanice Reid serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $191.

Kelly Purcell

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$189
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$189
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$189

Kelly Purcell is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $189.

Temeisha Frazier-Wilson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$188
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$188
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188

Temeisha Frazier-Wilson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Temeisha earned $188 in 2023.

Mark Bacon

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$186
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$186
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186

Mark Bacon holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $186.

Patricia Dobbs

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$186
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$186
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186

Patricia Dobbs works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Patricia earned $186 in 2023.

Brittany Sander

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$183
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$183
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183

Brittany Sander holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $183.

Addison Campbell

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$182
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182

At Mental Health, Addison Campbell serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $182.

Elvis Mensah

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$180
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180

Elvis Mensah is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $180.

Kyle Helms

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$180
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180

At Mental Health, Kyle Helms serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $180.

Tanika Beard

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$177
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177

Tanika Beard holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $177.

Melanie Thomas

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$177
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177

Melanie Thomas is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $177.

Taylor Jackson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$176
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176

At Mental Health, Taylor Jackson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $176.

Taylor Sinnett

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$175
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175

Taylor Sinnett works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Taylor earned $175 in 2024.

Zoe Harwood

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$174
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$174
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174

Zoe Harwood works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Zoe earned $174 in 2023.

Melissa Thee

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$170
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170

Melissa Thee is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $170.

Amanda Clark

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$170
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170

At Mental Health, Amanda Clark serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $170.

Marquis Williams

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$170
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170

At Mental Health, Marquis Williams serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $170.

Micahla Braxton

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$170
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170

At Mental Health, Micahla Braxton serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $170.

Ayreona Carter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$170
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170

Ayreona Carter holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $170.

Derrick Lemassi Sindjui

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$170
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170

Derrick Lemassi Sindjui holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $170.

Deanna Parrott

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$168
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168

Deanna Parrott holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $168.

Amanda Medina

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$167
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167

Amanda Medina holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $167.

Sara Wilkson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$166
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166

Sara Wilkson is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $166.

Elizabeth Cindrich

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$165
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165

Elizabeth Cindrich works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Elizabeth earned $165 in 2023.

Jamaka Mitchell

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$165
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165

Jamaka Mitchell holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $165.

Rickiesha Dunn

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$165
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165

Rickiesha Dunn holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $165.

Jessica Davis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$165
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165

Jessica Davis is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $165.

Murama Aloys

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$163
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163

Murama Aloys works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Murama earned $163 in 2024.

Alexis Dulier

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$163
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163

Alexis Dulier holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $163.

Barbara Turner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$161
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161

At Mental Health, Barbara Turner serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $161.

Felicity O'Connor

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$160
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160

Felicity O'Connor works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Felicity earned $160 in 2025.