Missouri / Social Services
Agency file
The Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2025, this agency had 8,644 employees with median total compensation of $39,081; the highest distinct record was $283,771.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 8,644 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($39,081) — 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 $63,287 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,029. 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 | $288.5M — | 8,932 — | $35,254 — |
| 2024 | $316.9M ▲ 9.8% | 8,791 ▼ 1.6% | $38,235 ▲ 8.5% |
| 2025 | $324.6M ▲ 2.5% | 8,644 ▼ 1.7% | $39,081 ▲ 2.2% |
Record list
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Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lily Pirtle serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,771.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Sara Tackett works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Sara earned $8,769 in 2023.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Misty Boyd serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,764.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Troy works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jennifer earned $8,762 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Traci Riedel holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,757.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Cody Simon works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Cody earned $8,751 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Devyn Stewart holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,751.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Karen Sanborn holds the role of Social Services Aide at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,748.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Phoebe Gray is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $8,748.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
At Social Services, Erica Rodgers serves as a Youth Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,741.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Katherine Branstetter works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Katherine earned $8,740 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tina Wolfe is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $8,738.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Kaitlin Marvine serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,732.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Valerie Bailey is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $8,732.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jamie Parker holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,729.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, June Evans serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,728.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Matthew Herrick serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,722.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Grace Jett holds the role of Social Services Aide at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,719.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Wendy Wolfe serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,707.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jessica Shively holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,707.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jonathan Raymond works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jonathan earned $8,699 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Debra Fulkerson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,697.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amber Dement holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,691.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Michelle Milliken is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $8,691.
Accounts Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Mary Keel serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,690.
Food Service Supervisor/Social Services
Shannon Kemp works as a Food Service Supervisor for Social Services. Shannon earned $8,689 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tilana Hamilton is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $8,684.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jamie Crabtree serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,675.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kiarra Long works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kiarra earned $8,673 in 2025.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
Lorena Reyna holds the role of Legal Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,672.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nicole Bearden is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $8,669.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Tefera Metaferia holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,663.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Hope Wilson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,663.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Matthew Alston works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Matthew earned $8,656 in 2024.
Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Cari Ford works as a Rehabilitation Specialist for Social Services. Cari earned $8,644 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Hannah Wilson is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $8,643.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Bryson Whisenand works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Bryson earned $8,639 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Shaina Harris serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,634.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Brandon Pemberton works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Brandon earned $8,629 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Joshua Johnson holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,620.