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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Social Services Worker/Social Services
Baylee Eckles works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Baylee earned $14,538 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Melanie Wilson is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $14,536.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Social Services
Kayla Moehle works as a Special Assistant Office & Clerical for Social Services. Kayla earned $14,524 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Delphia Lubbering works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Delphia earned $14,522 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Karen Mcallister is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $14,521.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Miriane Givens holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,508.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Stephanie Burkhart serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,507.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Nicholas Mcdougle is a Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $14,501.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
William Setzkorn is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $14,499.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Angelique Townes is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $14,494.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Darian Taylor works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Darian earned $14,493 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Barbara Nace holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,489.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Mary Studebaker is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $14,480.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Arlene Jones is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $14,480.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Stephanie Young holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,479.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jessica Blankenship holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,466.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tonia Welcome holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,464.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tonya Williams works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Tonya earned $14,459 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Yolunda Turner is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $14,457.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Cassandra Janson is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $14,456.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Joshua Rice is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $14,455.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Zanetta Peterson is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $14,453.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tyler Shrout is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $14,442.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ashley Dickenson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $14,436.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Wendy Green is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $14,436.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sharon Forrest is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $14,435.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Asefaw Indrias serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,435.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Takeia Paige serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,434.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Vicky Randle serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,425.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Anna Wright holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,418.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Kayla Costello is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $14,413.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rose Harrington-Wahlers works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Rose earned $14,404 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Aaron Kimball is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $14,396.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jaclyn Miche is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $14,384.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Yolanda Dudley holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,383.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Amber Sewell works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Amber earned $14,378 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Gabrielle Thomas holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,363.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Kelly Trueblood serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,354.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Isabelle Brekke holds the role of Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,351.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Lesley Laub works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Lesley earned $14,350 in 2025.