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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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Demondre Ward

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$24,931
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,931
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,931

At Mental Health, Demondre Ward serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,931.

Suzan Martinez

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$24,870
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,870

At Mental Health, Suzan Martinez serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,870.

Mercy Taban

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$24,720
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,720
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,720

Mercy Taban holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,720.

Hana Mamo

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$24,719
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,719
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,719

Hana Mamo holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,719.

Leondre Francis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$24,649
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,649
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,649

Leondre Francis is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $24,649.

James Bates

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$24,631
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,631
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,631

At Mental Health, James Bates serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,631.

Aster Tadesse

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$24,476
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,476
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,476

Aster Tadesse is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $24,476.

Dimitri Beckford

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$24,421
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,421
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,421

At Mental Health, Dimitri Beckford serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,421.

Rachelle Mcclendon

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$24,388
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,388
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,388

At Mental Health, Rachelle Mcclendon serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,388.

Danel Pittman

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,894
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,894
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,894

Danel Pittman is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $23,894.

Marcus Fowler

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$23,820
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,820

Marcus Fowler works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Marcus earned $23,820 in 2024.

Leonel Parungao

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,737
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,737
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,737

Leonel Parungao is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $23,737.

Kyanna Hayes-El

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,730
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,730
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,730

Kyanna Hayes-El is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $23,730.

James Pittman

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$23,639
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,639
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,639

James Pittman holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,639.

Karla Adams

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$23,634
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,634
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,634

At Mental Health, Karla Adams serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,634.

Jessica Simmons

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$23,585
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,585
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,585

Jessica Simmons holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,585.

Samantha Fansher

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,457
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,457
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,457

At Mental Health, Samantha Fansher serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,457.

Benadette Nwachan

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$23,450
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,450

Benadette Nwachan holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,450.

Lorena Sandoval

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,441
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,441
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,441

At Mental Health, Lorena Sandoval serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,441.

Andrew Brower

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,422
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,422
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,422

Andrew Brower holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,422.

Lesly Ishimwe

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,399
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,399
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,399

Lesly Ishimwe holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,399.

Roy Burke

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,340
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,340

At Mental Health, Roy Burke serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,340.

Hailey Wheeler

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,325
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,325

Hailey Wheeler works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Hailey earned $23,325 in 2025.

Rajiv Gavin

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,177
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,177

Rajiv Gavin works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Rajiv earned $23,177 in 2025.

Amber Carson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,128
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,128
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,128

At Mental Health, Amber Carson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,128.

Mamie Ngombu

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$23,106
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,106

Mamie Ngombu holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,106.

Patricia Amos

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,090
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,090

Patricia Amos is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $23,090.

Donna Pittman

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,088
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,088
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,088

Donna Pittman holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,088.

Taydem Sisk

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,084
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,084
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,084

At Mental Health, Taydem Sisk serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,084.

Ky'Ron Davis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$23,032
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,032
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,032

Ky'Ron Davis works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Ky'Ron earned $23,032 in 2025.

Melissa Zefferi

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$22,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,981

At Mental Health, Melissa Zefferi serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,981.

Jessica Wheeler

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$22,965
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,965
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,965

Jessica Wheeler holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,965.

Shantae George

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$22,904
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,904
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,904

At Mental Health, Shantae George serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,904.

Nancy Lynn

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$22,858
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,858
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,858

Nancy Lynn is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $22,858.

Jasmine Lane

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$22,809
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,809
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,809

Jasmine Lane holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,809.

Derisha Wells

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$22,743
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,743
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,743

Derisha Wells is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $22,743.

Gregory Reynolds

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$22,716
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,716
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,716

At Mental Health, Gregory Reynolds serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,716.

Tressa Delargy

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$22,710
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,710
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,710

Tressa Delargy is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $22,710.

Joy Davis

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$22,631
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,631
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,631

Joy Davis works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Joy earned $22,631 in 2024.

Lorenzo Estes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$22,623
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,623
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,623

At Mental Health, Lorenzo Estes serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,623.