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Missouri / Mental Health / Direct Care Aide

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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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Shalone Morrison

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$28,084
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,084
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,084

Shalone Morrison works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Shalone earned $28,084 in 2025.

Vivian Chigbu

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$27,930
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,930
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,930

Vivian Chigbu holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,930.

Emmanuel Effa

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$27,872
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,872

Emmanuel Effa works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Emmanuel earned $27,872 in 2025.

Dylan Nolker

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$27,568
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,568
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,568

Dylan Nolker works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Dylan earned $27,568 in 2023.

Ahmed Alli

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$27,004
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,004
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,004

Ahmed Alli holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,004.

Travis Kempker

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,908
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,908
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,908

At Mental Health, Travis Kempker serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,908.

Damian Jones

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,798
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,798
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,798

Damian Jones works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Damian earned $26,798 in 2025.

Francilia Marah-Kwenah

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$26,675
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,675

At Mental Health, Francilia Marah-Kwenah serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,675.

Victor Gaye

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,651
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,651
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,651

Victor Gaye works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Victor earned $26,651 in 2025.

Nana-Ayisha Sule

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,650
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,650

Nana-Ayisha Sule is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $26,650.

Maria Diamond

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,591
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,591
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,591

Maria Diamond is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $26,591.

Winnie Beza

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,431
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,431
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,431

Winnie Beza holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,431.

Samual Beyene

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,353
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,353
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,353

Samual Beyene holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,353.

Themerius Hayes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$26,259
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,259
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,259

Themerius Hayes works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Themerius earned $26,259 in 2024.

Mark Bowen

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$26,222
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,222
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,222

Mark Bowen holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,222.

Rowena Copeland

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,212
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,212
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,212

Rowena Copeland is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $26,212.

Andrew Irwin

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,199
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,199

Andrew Irwin holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,199.

Meftuha Tsegaye

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$26,177
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,177

Meftuha Tsegaye works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Meftuha earned $26,177 in 2024.

Roger Hill

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,107
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,107
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,107

Roger Hill is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $26,107.

Madonna Douglas

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$26,014
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,014
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,014

Madonna Douglas is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $26,014.

Alva Henry

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,927
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,927
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,927

At Mental Health, Alva Henry serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,927.

David Montana

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,713
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,713
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,713

David Montana works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. David earned $25,713 in 2025.

Elle Sisk

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,614
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,614
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,614

Elle Sisk is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $25,614.

Joseph Gray

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,535
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,535
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,535

At Mental Health, Joseph Gray serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,535.

Ronald Jackson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,512
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,512
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,512

Ronald Jackson holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,512.

Brandy Williams

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,483
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,483
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,483

Brandy Williams works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Brandy earned $25,483 in 2025.

Tristina Quigley

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,458
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,458
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,458

Tristina Quigley holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,458.

Jaylin Massie

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$25,448
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,448
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,448

Jaylin Massie is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $25,448.

Marquise Noland

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,424
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,424
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,424

Marquise Noland holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,424.

Janelle Walker

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,409
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,409
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,409

Janelle Walker holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,409.

Joanna Jaafar

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$25,325
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,325

Joanna Jaafar works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Joanna earned $25,325 in 2023.

Jennifer Elsworth

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$25,252
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,252
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,252

Jennifer Elsworth is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $25,252.

Diana Harris

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,143
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,143
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,143

Diana Harris works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Diana earned $25,143 in 2025.

Abigail Brooks

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,123
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,123

At Mental Health, Abigail Brooks serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,123.

Claren Lankford

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,118
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,118
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,118

At Mental Health, Claren Lankford serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,118.

Kebebush Germamo

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,100
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,100

Kebebush Germamo holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,100.

Raushaun Amos

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,089
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,089
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,089

At Mental Health, Raushaun Amos serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,089.

Reuben Nichols

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,050
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,050
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,050

Reuben Nichols is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $25,050.

Julian Etheridge

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$25,020
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,020
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,020

Julian Etheridge holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,020.

Deborah Mcduffie

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$24,989
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,989
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,989

Deborah Mcduffie holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,989.