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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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Larry Stewart

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,938
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,938
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,938

Larry Stewart holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,938.

Katie Eye

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,936
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,936
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,936

Katie Eye works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Katie earned $1,936 in 2023.

Trevor Johnson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,923
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,923
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,923

At Mental Health, Trevor Johnson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,923.

Stephenie Bradford

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,920
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,920

Stephenie Bradford works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Stephenie earned $1,920 in 2025.

Harley Loper

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,916
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,916
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,916

Harley Loper is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,916.

Lacey Graham

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,909
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,909
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,909

At Mental Health, Lacey Graham serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,909.

Ebuka Iwuchukwu

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,906
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,906
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,906

Ebuka Iwuchukwu holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,906.

Blaine Boynton

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,892
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,892
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,892

Blaine Boynton is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,892.

Mercedes Stanton

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,891
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,891
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,891

Mercedes Stanton works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Mercedes earned $1,891 in 2024.

Tucker Murry

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,888
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,888
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,888

Tucker Murry works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Tucker earned $1,888 in 2025.

Natalie Beasley

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,884
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,884
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,884

Natalie Beasley works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Natalie earned $1,884 in 2025.

Chastity Fitch

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,883
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,883
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,883

At Mental Health, Chastity Fitch serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,883.

Nancy Declue

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,881
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,881
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,881

At Mental Health, Nancy Declue serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,881.

Travis Pitts

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,878
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,878
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,878

Travis Pitts holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,878.

Alexis Talbott

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,869
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,869
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,869

Alexis Talbott is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,869.

Sarah Preston

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,868
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,868
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,868

Sarah Preston works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Sarah earned $1,868 in 2024.

Olumuyiwa Babalola

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,868
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,868
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,868

Olumuyiwa Babalola works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Olumuyiwa earned $1,868 in 2024.

Mckinnah Clements

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,852
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,852
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,852

Mckinnah Clements works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Mckinnah earned $1,852 in 2025.

Shelby Vezeau

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,850
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,850
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,850

Shelby Vezeau works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Shelby earned $1,850 in 2024.

Shayla Mills

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,847
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,847
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,847

Shayla Mills is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,847.

Leslie Fox

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,846
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,846
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,846

At Mental Health, Leslie Fox serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,846.

Ajonique Johnson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,832
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,832
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,832

Ajonique Johnson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Ajonique earned $1,832 in 2023.

Helen Obi

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,826
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,826
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,826

Helen Obi is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,826.

Chiante Johnson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,825
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,825
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,825

Chiante Johnson holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,825.

Onterio Sheppard

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,824
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,824
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,824

Onterio Sheppard holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,824.

Sabine Morris

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,822
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,822
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,822

Sabine Morris works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Sabine earned $1,822 in 2024.

Kailyn Cook

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,819
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,819
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,819

Kailyn Cook holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,819.

Marcus Mcfarland

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,818
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,818
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,818

Marcus Mcfarland holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,818.

Kayleigh Torufa

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,816

Kayleigh Torufa holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,816.

Zakiyaah Muhammad

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,816

At Mental Health, Zakiyaah Muhammad serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,816.

Thojuree Johnson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,815
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,815
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,815

Thojuree Johnson is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,815.

Ryan Foley

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,811
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,811
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,811

At Mental Health, Ryan Foley serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,811.

Arlicia Sasser

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,809
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,809
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,809

Arlicia Sasser holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,809.

Harley Ellersick

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,802
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,802
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,802

At Mental Health, Harley Ellersick serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,802.

Brindi Hughes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,801
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,801
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,801

Brindi Hughes is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,801.

Amos Adams

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,792
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,792
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,792

Amos Adams works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Amos earned $1,792 in 2025.

Elizabeth Strickland

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,783
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,783
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,783

Elizabeth Strickland works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Elizabeth earned $1,783 in 2023.

Kylee Medlin

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,779
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,779
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,779

Kylee Medlin works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Kylee earned $1,779 in 2025.

Tonya Williams

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,769
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,769
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,769

Tonya Williams works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Tonya earned $1,769 in 2023.

Dayazhanae Cole

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,766
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,766
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,766

Dayazhanae Cole is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,766.