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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Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Kryste Alexander works as a Support Care Assistant for Mental Health. Kryste earned $34,452 in 2025.
Custodial Assistant/Mental Health
Ricky Childs holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,452.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Cheryl Chatman holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,448.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Bradley Pirkel holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,413.
Behavioral Technician/Mental Health
Jaylyn Thomas is a Behavioral Technician at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $34,411.
Administrative Support Clerk/Mental Health
Michelle Langum works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Mental Health. Michelle earned $34,409 in 2025.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health
Nicole Parrish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $34,393.
Benefit Program Specialist/Mental Health
Megan Vaughn holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,385.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Stephanie Richeson serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,377.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Desiree' Hayes works as a Support Care Assistant for Mental Health. Desiree' earned $34,364 in 2024.
Clinical Caseworker/Mental Health
Amanda House holds the role of Clinical Caseworker at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,361.
Administrative Support Assistant/Mental Health
Christina Mcallister is a Administrative Support Assistant at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $34,361.
Food Service Assistant/Mental Health
Clyde Lindsey holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Mental Health. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,346.
Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor/Mental Health
Adriana Brown works as a Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor for Mental Health. Adriana earned $34,336 in 2023.
Recreation/Music Therapist/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Jaret Barnett serves as a Recreation/Music Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,335.
Registered Nurse/Mental Health
Jane Wessling works as a Registered Nurse for Mental Health. Jane earned $34,320 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Saleh Murtaji serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,305.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Bethany Pine is a Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $34,301.
Administrative Support Assistant/Mental Health
Alexandra Vinlove works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Mental Health. Alexandra earned $34,283 in 2025.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Shelby Smith holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,277.
Supervising Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Donald Rector works as a Supervising Support Care Assistant for Mental Health. Donald earned $34,273 in 2025.
Accountant/Mental Health
Catherine Wheaton works as a Accountant for Mental Health. Catherine earned $34,262 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Andrea Yarbrough is a Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $34,251.
Behavioral Technician/Mental Health
Judi Fizer holds the role of Behavioral Technician at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,223.
Custodial Assistant/Mental Health
Reginald Thomas holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,216.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Demco Harrell serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,193.
Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Harley Loper serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,165.
Devlp Disability Service Associate/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Sierra Marcum serves as a Devlp Disability Service Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,157.
Security Support Care Assistant/Mental Health
Patrick Mcminn holds the role of Security Support Care Assistant at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,155.