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Missouri / Mental Health / Direct Care Aide

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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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Erica Forte

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$14,569
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,569
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,569

Erica Forte is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $14,569.

Adarrius Henderson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$14,554
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,554
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,554

Adarrius Henderson holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,554.

Linda Busch

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$14,486
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,486

At Mental Health, Linda Busch serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,486.

Glenda Coonce

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$14,484
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,484
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,484

Glenda Coonce is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $14,484.

Brenda Munkres

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$14,469
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,469
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,469

Brenda Munkres is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $14,469.

John Sherrell

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$14,445
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,445

John Sherrell is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $14,445.

Chawe Mhlanga

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$14,433
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,433

Chawe Mhlanga holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,433.

Trudell Carter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$14,410
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,410
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,410

Trudell Carter works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Trudell earned $14,410 in 2024.

Ryan Crawford

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$14,383
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,383
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,383

Ryan Crawford is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $14,383.

Misty Hanson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$14,335
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,335

At Mental Health, Misty Hanson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,335.

Gary Major

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$14,319
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,319
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,319

Gary Major is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $14,319.

Breanna Snyder

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$14,260
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,260
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,260

Breanna Snyder works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Breanna earned $14,260 in 2025.

Aline Gikundiro

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$14,240
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,240
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,240

At Mental Health, Aline Gikundiro serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,240.

Ashtyn Danner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$14,234
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,234
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,234

Ashtyn Danner holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,234.

Rhyan Haynes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$14,233
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,233
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,233

At Mental Health, Rhyan Haynes serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,233.

Vanessa Lugenge

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$14,182
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,182

At Mental Health, Vanessa Lugenge serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,182.

Nishimwe Christian

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$14,172
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,172
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,172

Nishimwe Christian holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,172.

Skylar Cornelius

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$14,166
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,166

Skylar Cornelius is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $14,166.

D'Von Nunnelly

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$14,140
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,140
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,140

At Mental Health, D'Von Nunnelly serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,140.

Jamar Treasure

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$14,131
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,131
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,131

Jamar Treasure works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Jamar earned $14,131 in 2025.

Benjamin Muriza

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$13,977
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,977

Benjamin Muriza works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Benjamin earned $13,977 in 2025.

Shirley Smith

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$13,954
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,954
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,954

Shirley Smith holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,954.

Maria Mashood

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$13,895
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,895

At Mental Health, Maria Mashood serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,895.

Timothy Pope

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$13,885
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,885
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,885

Timothy Pope works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Timothy earned $13,885 in 2024.

Adam Mlnarik

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$13,784
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,784
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,784

Adam Mlnarik is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $13,784.

Cody Higgenbotham

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$13,783
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,783
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,783

Cody Higgenbotham works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Cody earned $13,783 in 2023.

Sherry Lee

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$13,761
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,761
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,761

Sherry Lee holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,761.

Tasha Hopkins

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$13,750
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,750

At Mental Health, Tasha Hopkins serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,750.

Maryah Dominick

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$13,740
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,740
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,740

At Mental Health, Maryah Dominick serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,740.

Christian Harris

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$13,663
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,663
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,663

Christian Harris holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,663.

Mac Macari

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$13,645
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,645
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,645

At Mental Health, Mac Macari serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,645.

Joshua Asiamah

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$13,594
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,594
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,594

At Mental Health, Joshua Asiamah serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,594.

Hannah Militzer

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$13,556
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,556
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,556

Hannah Militzer works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Hannah earned $13,556 in 2024.

Marcia Harrison

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$13,553
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,553
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,553

Marcia Harrison is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $13,553.

Erin Carr

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$13,530
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,530

Erin Carr holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,530.

Gianna Haynes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$13,530
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,530

Gianna Haynes works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Gianna earned $13,530 in 2024.

Sydney Dye

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$13,482
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,482
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,482

Sydney Dye is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $13,482.

Melahki Fields

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$13,472
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,472
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,472

Melahki Fields is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $13,472.

Gabrielle Werner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$13,453
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,453
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,453

Gabrielle Werner holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,453.

Tara Kirk

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$13,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,412

Tara Kirk holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,412.