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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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Sarah Jones

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,372
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,372

Sarah Jones is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $3,372.

Taylor Mcmullan

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,365
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,365
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,365

Taylor Mcmullan holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,365.

Elizabeth Keel

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,360
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,360
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,360

Elizabeth Keel holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,360.

William Donaldson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,356
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,356
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,356

William Donaldson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. William earned $3,356 in 2024.

Kyjuan Collins

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,348
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,348
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,348

Kyjuan Collins holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,348.

Janell Lynn

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,345
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,345
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,345

Janell Lynn is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $3,345.

Dorrisa Penny

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,329
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,329
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,329

At Mental Health, Dorrisa Penny serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,329.

Andre Williams

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,328
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,328

Andre Williams works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Andre earned $3,328 in 2023.

Shevanae Thomas

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,327
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,327
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,327

At Mental Health, Shevanae Thomas serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,327.

Donaco Watts

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,326
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,326
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,326

Donaco Watts works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Donaco earned $3,326 in 2024.

Cody Feltner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,294
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,294
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,294

Cody Feltner holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,294.

Darrius Turner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,284
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,284
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,284

Darrius Turner holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,284.

Jazzmin Sentner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,278
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,278

Jazzmin Sentner is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $3,278.

Malinda Talbott

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,275
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,275

Malinda Talbott is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $3,275.

Leasia Smith

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,267
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,267
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,267

Leasia Smith holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,267.

Keneshia Lewis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,262
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,262

Keneshia Lewis is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $3,262.

Zoe Brand

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,251
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,251
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,251

Zoe Brand is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $3,251.

Matthew Brooks

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,237
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,237
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,237

Matthew Brooks is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $3,237.

Julia Hassell

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,236
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,236
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,236

At Mental Health, Julia Hassell serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,236.

Tanner Randolph

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,233
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,233
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,233

Tanner Randolph works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Tanner earned $3,233 in 2023.

Rylee Baker

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,215
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,215
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,215

At Mental Health, Rylee Baker serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,215.

Tyrel Mcginnis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,208
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,208
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,208

Tyrel Mcginnis works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Tyrel earned $3,208 in 2025.

Jordan Lewis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,196
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,196

Jordan Lewis holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,196.

Cadence Nelson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,192
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,192
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,192

Cadence Nelson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Cadence earned $3,192 in 2025.

Shelby Bailey

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,187

At Mental Health, Shelby Bailey serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,187.

Richard Zeon

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,170
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,170

Richard Zeon works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Richard earned $3,170 in 2023.

Garry Acorda

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,160
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,160

At Mental Health, Garry Acorda serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,160.

Donna Williams

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,154
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,154
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,154

At Mental Health, Donna Williams serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,154.

Tandin Mckinney

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,150
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,150

Tandin Mckinney holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,150.

Kaitlin Dewar

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,133
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,133
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,133

At Mental Health, Kaitlin Dewar serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,133.

Jenna Withrow

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,133
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,133
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,133

Jenna Withrow holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,133.

Grace Wolfe

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,132
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,132
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,132

Grace Wolfe works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Grace earned $3,132 in 2024.

Jessie Dillon

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,129
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,129
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,129

At Mental Health, Jessie Dillon serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,129.

Kenneth Ntumsi

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,125
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,125

Kenneth Ntumsi works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Kenneth earned $3,125 in 2025.

Madilyn Brown

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,120
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,120

Madilyn Brown is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $3,120.

Benjamin Ofori

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,118
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,118
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,118

Benjamin Ofori holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,118.

Italya Lippert

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,113
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,113

At Mental Health, Italya Lippert serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,113.

Cyma Opara

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$3,112
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,112
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,112

Cyma Opara holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,112.

Melinda Boyd

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,106
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,106

Melinda Boyd works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Melinda earned $3,106 in 2024.

Laritha Rollins

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,102
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,102

Laritha Rollins is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $3,102.