Missouri / Mental Health
Agency file
The Mental Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 10,336 employees with median total compensation of $36,488; the highest distinct record was $1,778,606.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 10,336 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($36,488) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $75,669 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,935. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $340.3M — | 10,881 — | $25,760 — |
| 2024 | $379.8M ▲ 11.6% | 10,786 ▼ 0.9% | $32,300 ▲ 25.4% |
| 2025 | $395.9M ▲ 4.2% | 10,336 ▼ 4.2% | $36,488 ▲ 13.0% |
Record list
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Miscellaneous Professional/Mental Health
Janelle Walker works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Mental Health. Janelle earned $1,818 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Mental Health
Jennifer Shelata holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,817.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Kayleigh Torufa holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,816.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Zakiyaah Muhammad serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,816.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Thojuree Johnson is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,815.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Kavonine Spann serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,812.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Tena Lane serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,812.
Security Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Pamela Leeper holds the role of Security Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,812.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Ryan Foley serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,811.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Arlicia Sasser holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,809.
Security Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Orlando Hull serves as a Security Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,806.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Presley Taylor is a Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,806.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Latara Black holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,804.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Harley Ellersick serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,802.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Brindi Hughes is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,801.
Security Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Tiffany Williams serves as a Security Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,801.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Aleigha Davis serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,801.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Maya Dotson works as a Support Care Assistant for Mental Health. Maya earned $1,798 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Sarah Kamande serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,796.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Mental Health
Lori Griffith works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Mental Health. Lori earned $1,796 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Amos Adams works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Amos earned $1,792 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Mental Health
Johanna Pike holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,788.
Registered Nurse/Mental Health
John Nganga works as a Registered Nurse for Mental Health. John earned $1,788 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Elizabeth Strickland works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Elizabeth earned $1,783 in 2023.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health
Emily Kamp works as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Mental Health. Emily earned $1,783 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Mental Health
Aderonke Oyetunji is a Miscellaneous Professional at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $1,781.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Elaine O'Brien serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,780.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Kylee Medlin works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Kylee earned $1,779 in 2025.
Custodial Worker/Mental Health
Ariel Meranda works as a Custodial Worker for Mental Health. Ariel earned $1,776 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Saba Sebhatu holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,775.
Miscellaneous Professional/Mental Health
Jessica Melton works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Mental Health. Jessica earned $1,774 in 2023.
Lic Professional Counselor/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Eugene Shumaker serves as a Lic Professional Counselor. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,774.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Jordyn Townsend works as a Support Care Assistant for Mental Health. Jordyn earned $1,770 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Tonya Williams works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Tonya earned $1,769 in 2023.
Driver/Mental Health
Joseph Williams is a Driver at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,768.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Dayazhanae Cole is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,766.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Torrence Wilson is a Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $1,764.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Cameron Hope is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $1,763.
Miscellaneous Professional/Mental Health
Kristy Porter holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,762.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Maryah Dominick holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,760.