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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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Matthew Bariana

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$21,141
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,141
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,141

Matthew Bariana is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $21,141.

Jaysa Mcelhaney

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$21,125
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,125

Jaysa Mcelhaney works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Jaysa earned $21,125 in 2024.

Lidya Teshome

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$21,112
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,112
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,112

Lidya Teshome holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,112.

Billie Malone

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$21,024
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,024
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,024

At Mental Health, Billie Malone serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,024.

Sharon Kappler

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,985
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,985
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,985

Sharon Kappler holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,985.

Carrie Johnson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,939
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,939
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,939

Carrie Johnson is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $20,939.

Iris Hernandez

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,867
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,867
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,867

Iris Hernandez works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Iris earned $20,867 in 2025.

Cierra Chaney

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,822
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,822
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,822

Cierra Chaney works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Cierra earned $20,822 in 2025.

Andrea Underwood

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,778
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,778
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,778

At Mental Health, Andrea Underwood serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,778.

Laura Siegel

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$20,748
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,748

At Mental Health, Laura Siegel serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,748.

Daniel Murphy

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,632
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,632
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,632

Daniel Murphy works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Daniel earned $20,632 in 2025.

Erica Morton

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,608
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,608
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,608

Erica Morton works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Erica earned $20,608 in 2025.

Holly Bedford

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$20,594
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,594
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,594

At Mental Health, Holly Bedford serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,594.

Shanya Hale

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$20,569
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,569
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,569

Shanya Hale is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $20,569.

Danel Pittmon

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,564
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,564
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,564

Danel Pittmon works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Danel earned $20,564 in 2025.

Keshena Mccloud

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,564
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,564
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,564

At Mental Health, Keshena Mccloud serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,564.

Jeffrey Davis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,456
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,456
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,456

Jeffrey Davis holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,456.

Clarice Dennis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,426
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,426
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,426

Clarice Dennis works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Clarice earned $20,426 in 2025.

Gladyester Mwangi

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$20,411
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,411

At Mental Health, Gladyester Mwangi serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,411.

Mark WilsonMay be multiple

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$20,389

Payroll for Mark Wilson (Direct Care Aide, Mental Health) may cover more than one person; together they account for $20,389 in 2024.

Angelic Torres

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$20,296
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,296
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,296

Angelic Torres works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Angelic earned $20,296 in 2024.

Elizabeth Cox

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,284
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,284
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,284

Elizabeth Cox works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Elizabeth earned $20,284 in 2025.

Kevaughn Goldson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,241
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,241
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,241

Kevaughn Goldson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Kevaughn earned $20,241 in 2025.

Vicky Morales

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,142
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,142
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,142

At Mental Health, Vicky Morales serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,142.

Felicia Ikuegbuwa

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,077
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,077
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,077

Felicia Ikuegbuwa is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $20,077.

Connie Echols

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$20,027
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,027

At Mental Health, Connie Echols serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,027.

Jasmine Collins

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$19,998
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,998

Jasmine Collins holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,998.

Agnes Earnst

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$19,954
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,954
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,954

Agnes Earnst works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Agnes earned $19,954 in 2025.

Leona Mangus

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$19,820
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,820

Leona Mangus works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Leona earned $19,820 in 2023.

Karen Johnson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$19,767
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,767
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,767

At Mental Health, Karen Johnson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,767.

Paul Adjor

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$19,735
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,735
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,735

Paul Adjor holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,735.

Roshaun Hill

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$19,691
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,691
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,691

At Mental Health, Roshaun Hill serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,691.

Nehlia Mills

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$19,656
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,656
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,656

Nehlia Mills holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,656.

Betty Alvers

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$19,642
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,642
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,642

Betty Alvers works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Betty earned $19,642 in 2025.