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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.

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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

Page 23

Michael Bowen

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,334
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,334

At Mental Health, Michael Bowen serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,334.

Tamarika Marquette

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,334
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,334

At Mental Health, Tamarika Marquette serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,334.

James Mwangi

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,333
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,333
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,333

At Mental Health, James Mwangi serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,333.

Leaetta Benedict

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,328
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,328

Leaetta Benedict works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Leaetta earned $5,328 in 2023.

Sytoria Mcmahan

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,325
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,325

Sytoria Mcmahan holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,325.

Christopher Davis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,322
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,322
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,322

Christopher Davis is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $5,322.

Sutana Shannon

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,320
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,320

Sutana Shannon is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $5,320.

Tiffany Sterner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,311
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,311
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,311

Tiffany Sterner holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,311.

Latasha Brown

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,309
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,309
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,309

Latasha Brown works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Latasha earned $5,309 in 2024.

Kylie Mann

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,298
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,298

Kylie Mann is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $5,298.

Bryanna Summers

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,282
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,282

Bryanna Summers is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $5,282.

Lindy Younger

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,273
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,273
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,273

Lindy Younger holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,273.

Markita Larkin

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,273
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,273
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,273

At Mental Health, Markita Larkin serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,273.

Justice Hudson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,267
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,267
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,267

Justice Hudson holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,267.

Abby Miller

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,259
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,259
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,259

Abby Miller is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $5,259.

Christopher Watkins

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,257
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,257
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,257

Christopher Watkins works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Christopher earned $5,257 in 2023.

Dustin Spurgeon

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,254
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,254
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,254

Dustin Spurgeon holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,254.

Brian Cole

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,250
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,250

At Mental Health, Brian Cole serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,250.

Amber Thomas

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,250
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,250

Amber Thomas holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,250.

Erin Caldwell

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,232
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,232
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,232

Erin Caldwell holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,232.

Anna Hunter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,206
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,206
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,206

At Mental Health, Anna Hunter serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,206.

Mackenzie Smith

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,206
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,206
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,206

Mackenzie Smith works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Mackenzie earned $5,206 in 2024.

Nathaniel Williamson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,198
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,198
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,198

Nathaniel Williamson is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $5,198.

Brieanna Briggs

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,195
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,195

Brieanna Briggs works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Brieanna earned $5,195 in 2025.

Thomas Gerding

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,183
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,183
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,183

Thomas Gerding is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $5,183.

Angelina Wilson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,171
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,171
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,171

Angelina Wilson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Angelina earned $5,171 in 2023.

Christiana Ogenyi

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,165
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,165

Christiana Ogenyi works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Christiana earned $5,165 in 2025.

Alysa Holmes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,163
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,163

At Mental Health, Alysa Holmes serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,163.

Pamela Kimble

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,162
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,162
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,162

At Mental Health, Pamela Kimble serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,162.

Rodney Webbe

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,161
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,161

At Mental Health, Rodney Webbe serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,161.

Jameaka Mannings

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,157
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,157
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,157

Jameaka Mannings holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,157.

Jessica DudleyMay be multiple

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,113

This Direct Care Aide record at Mental Health for Jessica Dudley may represent several individuals, totaling $5,113 in 2023.

Kayla Strahle

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,099
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,099
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,099

At Mental Health, Kayla Strahle serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,099.

Devontay Henderson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,092
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,092

Devontay Henderson is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $5,092.

Taylor Allen

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,090
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,090

Taylor Allen works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Taylor earned $5,090 in 2025.

Chelsey Lawson Webb

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,081
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,081
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,081

Chelsey Lawson Webb works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Chelsey earned $5,081 in 2025.

Denita Jackson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$5,077
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,077
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,077

Denita Jackson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Denita earned $5,077 in 2025.

Jimmy Griffin

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$5,070
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,070

At Mental Health, Jimmy Griffin serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,070.

Keyara Coward

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,068
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,068

Keyara Coward works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Keyara earned $5,068 in 2023.

Shaunessy Doss

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$5,067
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,067
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,067

Shaunessy Doss holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,067.