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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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Derek Weaver

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,035
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,035
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,035

Derek Weaver is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $3,035.

Madeline Hogan

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,035
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,035
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,035

Madeline Hogan works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Madeline earned $3,035 in 2023.

Terry Brown

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,033
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,033
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,033

Terry Brown works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Terry earned $3,033 in 2024.

Andrew Brouillette

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,028
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,028
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,028

Andrew Brouillette works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Andrew earned $3,028 in 2024.

Julian Hunter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,019
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,019
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,019

Julian Hunter works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Julian earned $3,019 in 2023.

Julie Bench

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$3,018
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,018
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,018

At Mental Health, Julie Bench serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,018.

Tytus Bellamy

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,017
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,017
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,017

Tytus Bellamy holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,017.

Olivia Kiso

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,016
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,016
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,016

Olivia Kiso is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $3,016.

Melanie Edwards

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,009
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,009
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,009

Melanie Edwards is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $3,009.

Natoylia Carter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$3,007
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,007
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,007

Natoylia Carter holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,007.

Beth Watkins

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,998
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,998

Beth Watkins works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Beth earned $2,998 in 2023.

John Hooper

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,996
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,996
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,996

John Hooper holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,996.

Kristen Day

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,989
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,989
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,989

Kristen Day holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,989.

Robert Pittman

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,988
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,988

Robert Pittman works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Robert earned $2,988 in 2024.

Stuart Dedman

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$2,975
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,975
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,975

Stuart Dedman is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $2,975.

Alanya Lawson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,973
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,973
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,973

Alanya Lawson holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,973.

Keshawn Maxwell

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,963
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,963

Keshawn Maxwell works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Keshawn earned $2,963 in 2024.

Richard Wilkson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,961
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,961
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,961

Richard Wilkson holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,961.

Von-Ikenna Tresna-Taylor

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,957
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,957
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,957

Von-Ikenna Tresna-Taylor holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,957.

Melissa Mullins

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$2,956
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,956
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,956

Melissa Mullins is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $2,956.

Fabiola Niyonzima

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,946
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,946

Fabiola Niyonzima holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,946.

Kaylah Trotter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$2,945
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,945
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,945

Kaylah Trotter holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,945.

Hailey Phelan

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$2,944
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,944
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,944

Hailey Phelan is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $2,944.

Thomas Beck

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$2,942
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,942
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,942

Thomas Beck works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Thomas earned $2,942 in 2025.

Gage Moore

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,935
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,935
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,935

Gage Moore works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Gage earned $2,935 in 2024.

Brenten Runyon

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,913
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,913
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,913

Brenten Runyon works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Brenten earned $2,913 in 2023.

Chloe Overkamp

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,909
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,909
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,909

At Mental Health, Chloe Overkamp serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,909.

Rachel Jackson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,908
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,908
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,908

Rachel Jackson is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $2,908.

Tristina Byrd

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,898
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,898

At Mental Health, Tristina Byrd serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,898.

Shannon Williams

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,895
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,895

Shannon Williams works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Shannon earned $2,895 in 2023.

Audra Meeks

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,893
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,893
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,893

Audra Meeks holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,893.

Vanessa Payne

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,892
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,892
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,892

At Mental Health, Vanessa Payne serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,892.

Cari Hackley

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$2,890
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,890
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,890

Cari Hackley is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $2,890.

Tacasia Dorsey

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,890
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,890
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,890

At Mental Health, Tacasia Dorsey serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,890.

Katelynn Fizer

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,880
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,880
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,880

Katelynn Fizer is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $2,880.

Willelmine Samaza

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$2,880
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,880
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,880

Willelmine Samaza is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $2,880.

Mohamed Ismacil

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$2,876
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,876
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,876

Mohamed Ismacil is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $2,876.

Kayla Cress

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$2,870
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,870

Kayla Cress works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Kayla earned $2,870 in 2025.

Lonnie Avant

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$2,861
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,861
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,861

Lonnie Avant is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $2,861.

Lotus Van Dyk

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$2,852
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,852
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,852

Lotus Van Dyk works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Lotus earned $2,852 in 2023.