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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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Aaron White

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,567
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,567
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,567

At Mental Health, Aaron White serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,567.

Jyren Jones

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$9,548
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,548
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,548

At Mental Health, Jyren Jones serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,548.

Brian Shocklee

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$9,521
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,521
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,521

Brian Shocklee works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Brian earned $9,521 in 2024.

Jessica Winter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,503
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,503
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,503

Jessica Winter is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $9,503.

Cearra Flowers

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$9,501
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,501
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,501

Cearra Flowers holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,501.

Charles Gillam

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$9,476
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,476
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,476

Charles Gillam is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $9,476.

Taylor Thomas

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$9,437
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,437
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,437

Taylor Thomas holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,437.

Macey Pauls

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,434
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,434

Macey Pauls holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,434.

Paula Moyers

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,413
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,413

At Mental Health, Paula Moyers serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,413.

Kathryn Kolnik

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$9,406
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,406
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,406

Kathryn Kolnik is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $9,406.

Steve Renous

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,403
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,403
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,403

Steve Renous holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,403.

Sarah Morrow

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$9,390
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,390
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,390

Sarah Morrow is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $9,390.

Janesha Hopkins

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$9,388
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,388
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,388

Janesha Hopkins is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $9,388.

Alexea Schmidt

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,385
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,385
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,385

Alexea Schmidt holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,385.

Maryjane Chiekwu

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,384
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,384
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,384

Maryjane Chiekwu works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Maryjane earned $9,384 in 2025.

Laquan Shaw

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,370
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,370

Laquan Shaw works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Laquan earned $9,370 in 2025.

Lindsey Alewel

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,334
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,334

Lindsey Alewel holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,334.

Heather Tucker

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$9,332
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,332
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,332

At Mental Health, Heather Tucker serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,332.

Tina Mckenzie

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,298
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,298

Tina Mckenzie is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $9,298.

Destiny Gray

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,297
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,297
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,297

Destiny Gray holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,297.

Sarah Moon

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,262
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,262

At Mental Health, Sarah Moon serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,262.

Jebariz Pitts

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$9,248
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,248
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,248

Jebariz Pitts is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $9,248.

Elizabeth Hurst

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$9,176
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,176

Elizabeth Hurst holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,176.

Lamarco Carter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$9,167
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,167

Lamarco Carter holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,167.

Samantha Goode

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$9,163
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,163

Samantha Goode works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Samantha earned $9,163 in 2023.

Danielle Gilbert

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,156
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,156
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,156

Danielle Gilbert holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,156.

Nahum Hasabu

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,129
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,129
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,129

At Mental Health, Nahum Hasabu serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,129.

Donza Anderson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,115

Donza Anderson holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,115.

Daniel Prah

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,060
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,060
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,060

Daniel Prah is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $9,060.

Andrea Dickmeier

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$9,058
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,058
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,058

Andrea Dickmeier works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Andrea earned $9,058 in 2024.

Terry Shepherd

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,043
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,043
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,043

Terry Shepherd is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $9,043.

Kara Schoening

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,026
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,026
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,026

Kara Schoening works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Kara earned $9,026 in 2025.

Janay Mccartney

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,026
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,026
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,026

Janay Mccartney is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $9,026.

Jayla Brandt

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,019
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,019
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,019

At Mental Health, Jayla Brandt serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,019.

Tracey Edwards

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$9,010
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,010
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,010

Tracey Edwards holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,010.

Victoria Smith

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$9,000
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,000

Victoria Smith is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $9,000.

Charles Kazadi

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$8,985
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,985
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,985

Charles Kazadi is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $8,985.

Annie Walker

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$8,979
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,979
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,979

Annie Walker is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $8,979.

Willona Fontenot

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$8,974
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,974
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,974

Willona Fontenot works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Willona earned $8,974 in 2024.

Scott Osby

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$8,951
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,951
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,951

Scott Osby holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,951.