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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Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Temeisha Frazier-Wilson works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Temeisha earned $188 in 2023.
Security Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Shaun Tanner is a Security Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $187.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Demelliah Martin Tabron holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $186.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Mark Bacon holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $186.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Patricia Dobbs works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Patricia earned $186 in 2023.
Miscellaneous Professional/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Stacey Werdehausen serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $185.
Custodial Assistant/Mental Health
Chaney Barnett works as a Custodial Assistant for Mental Health. Chaney earned $185 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Mental Health
Katherine Klick is a Miscellaneous Professional at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $185.
Janitor/Mental Health
Kelly Sprague works as a Janitor for Mental Health. Kelly earned $184 in 2023.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Kelly Collins serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $183.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Brittany Sander holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $183.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Klay Gerstenschlager is a Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $182.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Addison Campbell serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $182.
Miscellaneous Professional/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Macie Borgfield serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $181.
Security Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Curtasha Muse serves as a Security Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $180.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Valarie Johnson works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Mental Health. Valarie earned $180 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Elvis Mensah is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $180.
Domestic Service Worker/Mental Health
Arderie Powell works as a Domestic Service Worker for Mental Health. Arderie earned $180 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Kyle Helms serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $180.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Aurora Williams holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $180.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Ashley Hancock is a Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $179.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Tania Smith is a Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $179.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Kyara Jefferson holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $177.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Tanika Beard holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $177.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Melanie Thomas is a Direct Care Aide at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $177.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Taylor Jackson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $176.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Mental Health
Rebecca Tedford works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Mental Health. Rebecca earned $176 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Mental Health
Makayla Wilson is a Food Service Worker at Mental Health. 2024 total compensation came to $176.
Social Services Specialist/Mental Health
Sofia Stewart is a Social Services Specialist at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $176.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Brittany Bramlett holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $176.
Quality Improvement Specialist/Mental Health
Ingrid Manning works as a Quality Improvement Specialist for Mental Health. Ingrid earned $176 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Taylor Sinnett works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Taylor earned $175 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Angela Freeman serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $174.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Ah'Jahre' Kemp serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $174.
Direct Care Aide/Mental Health
Zoe Harwood works as a Direct Care Aide for Mental Health. Zoe earned $174 in 2023.
Security Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Jordyn Baucom serves as a Security Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $173.
Security Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
George Boese works as a Security Support Care Assistant for Mental Health. George earned $173 in 2024.
Security Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Corey Felty is a Security Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. 2023 total compensation came to $172.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Marquis Johnson serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $171.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Yesenia Valenzuela serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $171.