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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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Xeniphor Mills

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,251
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,251
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,251

At Mental Health, Xeniphor Mills serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,251.

Kenyetta Taylor

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,249
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,249
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,249

Kenyetta Taylor is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,249.

James Metivier

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,243
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,243
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,243

James Metivier is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,243.

Lauren Cutts

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,241
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,241
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,241

Lauren Cutts works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Lauren earned $1,241 in 2024.

Elizabeth Overman

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,234
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,234
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,234

Elizabeth Overman holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,234.

Audrey Thomas

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,231
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,231
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,231

Audrey Thomas holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,231.

Ashley Gilbert

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,224
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,224
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,224

Ashley Gilbert holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,224.

Grace Neuner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,223
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,223
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,223

Grace Neuner is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,223.

Richard Bolton

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,219
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,219
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,219

Richard Bolton works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Richard earned $1,219 in 2023.

Mikayla Faulkner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,205
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,205
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,205

Mikayla Faulkner holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,205.

Kamara Colston

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,204
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,204

At Mental Health, Kamara Colston serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,204.

Kathy Thomas

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,200
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,200

At Mental Health, Kathy Thomas serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,200.

Sharlene Dillard

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,199
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,199

Sharlene Dillard is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,199.

Mackenzie Oliver

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,198
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,198
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,198

At Mental Health, Mackenzie Oliver serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,198.

Gary Genser

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,196
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,196

Gary Genser holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,196.

Laylee Cartwright

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,194
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,194
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,194

Laylee Cartwright holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,194.

Shyonia Hamilton

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,181
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,181
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,181

Shyonia Hamilton holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,181.

Jesse Oconnor

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,178
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,178
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,178

Jesse Oconnor works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Jesse earned $1,178 in 2023.

Marlene Williams

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,171
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,171
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,171

Marlene Williams works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Marlene earned $1,171 in 2023.

Zjequan Kirby

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,161
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,161

Zjequan Kirby holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,161.

Shavonda Richerson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,155
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,155
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,155

Shavonda Richerson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Shavonda earned $1,155 in 2024.

Susan Wolfe

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,152
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,152
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,152

At Mental Health, Susan Wolfe serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,152.

Virginia Yncierto O'Neal

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,152
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,152
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,152

Virginia Yncierto O'Neal works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Virginia earned $1,152 in 2025.

Caicey Martinez

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,148
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,148
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,148

At Mental Health, Caicey Martinez serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,148.

Michela Patrick

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,142
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,142
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,142

At Mental Health, Michela Patrick serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,142.

Danye Hughes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,142
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,142
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,142

At Mental Health, Danye Hughes serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,142.

Jessica Urfer

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,139
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,139
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,139

Jessica Urfer holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,139.

Dennis Harter

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,136
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,136
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,136

At Mental Health, Dennis Harter serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,136.

Julie Cooper

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,125
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,125

Julie Cooper is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,125.

Diana Cauldwell

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,123
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,123

Diana Cauldwell holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,123.

Milton Robinson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,116
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,116

At Mental Health, Milton Robinson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,116.

Shelly Skinner

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,114
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,114
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,114

Shelly Skinner is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,114.

Kayla Blakely

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,113
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,113

At Mental Health, Kayla Blakely serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,113.

Angel Stewart

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,113
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,113

Angel Stewart is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,113.

Kristin Milliron

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,113
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,113

Kristin Milliron holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,113.

Tawanda Jefferson

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,109
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,109
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,109

Tawanda Jefferson is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,109.

Justice Haynes

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,104
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,104

At Mental Health, Justice Haynes serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,104.

Tammy Thomas

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$1,103
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,103
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,103

Tammy Thomas holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,103.

Chassity Harlan

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2023 total comp
$1,100
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,100

Chassity Harlan works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Chassity earned $1,100 in 2023.

Laynetta Baylark

Direct Care Aide/Mental Health

2024 total comp
$1,100
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,100

Laynetta Baylark holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,100.