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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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Cameron Hope

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,763
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,763
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,763

Cameron Hope is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,763.

Dianne Lain

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,759
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,759
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,759

Dianne Lain works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Dianne earned $1,759 in 2023.

Tomeika Watson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,740
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,740
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,740

Tomeika Watson holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,740.

Hunter Robertson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,734
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,734
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,734

Hunter Robertson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Hunter earned $1,734 in 2025.

Chelsea Durham

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,731
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,731
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,731

Chelsea Durham is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,731.

Jade Reese

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,722
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,722
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,722

Jade Reese is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,722.

Avviona Scott

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,722
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,722
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,722

Avviona Scott works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Avviona earned $1,722 in 2023.

Ciera Penny

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,720
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,720
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,720

Ciera Penny holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,720.

Daunivan Welch

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,717
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,717
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,717

At Mental Health, Daunivan Welch serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,717.

Jerrie Aydelott

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,713
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,713
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,713

Jerrie Aydelott works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Jerrie earned $1,713 in 2024.

Magdalene Watuna

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,708
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,708

Magdalene Watuna is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,708.

Mason Hayes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,696
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,696
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,696

Mason Hayes is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,696.

Gerron Mcnear

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,694
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,694
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,694

Gerron Mcnear holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,694.

Rachel Thomas

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,685
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,685
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,685

Rachel Thomas holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,685.

Susan Turner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,683
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,683
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,683

At Mental Health, Susan Turner serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,683.

Bethany Penn

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,669
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,669
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,669

At Mental Health, Bethany Penn serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,669.

Nicholas Painter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,662
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,662
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,662

Nicholas Painter holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,662.

Chukwunonso Abanobi

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,656
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,656
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,656

At Mental Health, Chukwunonso Abanobi serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,656.

Edyson Reyes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,654
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,654
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,654

Edyson Reyes is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,654.

Jack Montano

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,650
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,650

Jack Montano is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,650.

Brookelyn Lord

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,648
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,648
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,648

Brookelyn Lord works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Brookelyn earned $1,648 in 2024.

Brian Jolly

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,642
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,642
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,642

Brian Jolly holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,642.

Andrew Winston

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,640
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,640
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,640

Andrew Winston holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,640.

Kaitlyn Logan

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,639
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,639
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,639

Kaitlyn Logan works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Kaitlyn earned $1,639 in 2023.

Aundrea Bates

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,638
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,638

Aundrea Bates is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,638.

Rodney Keown

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,636
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,636
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,636

At Mental Health, Rodney Keown serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,636.

Noah Brown

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,633
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,633
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,633

Noah Brown is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,633.

Zachary Weber

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,630
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,630
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,630

Zachary Weber holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,630.

Warren Clark

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,621
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,621
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,621

At Mental Health, Warren Clark serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,621.

Keyaira Clark

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,620
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,620
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,620

Keyaira Clark works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Keyaira earned $1,620 in 2023.

Sarah Nash

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,610
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,610
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,610

Sarah Nash is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,610.

Joshua Selby

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,605
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,605
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,605

Joshua Selby works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Joshua earned $1,605 in 2024.

Rachel Flores

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,605
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,605
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,605

Rachel Flores holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,605.

Renada Peebles

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,603
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,603
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,603

Renada Peebles is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,603.

Heidi Newton

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,602
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,602
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,602

Heidi Newton works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Heidi earned $1,602 in 2023.

Michelle Smith

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,599
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,599

Michelle Smith holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,599.

Morgan Lowery

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,593
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,593
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,593

Morgan Lowery is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,593.

Amber Camp

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,593
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,593
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,593

At Mental Health, Amber Camp serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,593.

Amber Johnson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,592
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,592
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,592

Amber Johnson is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,592.

Terry Henderson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,579
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,579
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,579

Terry Henderson holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,579.