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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Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Mason Witte holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,159.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tangela Olson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,158.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Kenneth Miles serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,143.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Adrianne Jones is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $16,141.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Joshua Entrikin works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Joshua earned $16,140 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Stacey Mcelfish serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,135.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Lelonia Taylor works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Lelonia earned $16,128 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Natalie Carlyle serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,126.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Melissa Brundige holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,126.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Barbara Vert serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,119.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Amber Skibicki serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,115.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Donna Perryman holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,110.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
James Woodward holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,108.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Kimberling holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,107.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sharon Bunch works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sharon earned $16,106 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Marsha Dinkins serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,103.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Scott Boston works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Scott earned $16,092 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Chelsi Rose is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $16,086.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Samuel Adejoh holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,068.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Stephanie Cortvrient is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $16,065.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Samantha Ferrell is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $16,057.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Smith works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sarah earned $16,057 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kristin Morgan is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $16,056.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Giovanni Reyes holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,053.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Barbara Helms works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Barbara earned $16,050 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sheri Tarr holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,049.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jenna Daugherty works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jenna earned $16,044 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, April Arford serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,034.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sherrie Mcginnis works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Sherrie earned $16,032 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Mariah Marshall works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Mariah earned $16,021 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melissa Lanham is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $16,016.
Rehabilitation Associate/Social Services
Rhonda Flynn works as a Rehabilitation Associate for Social Services. Rhonda earned $16,015 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Vanessa Kersey holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,009.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Amanda Pippin serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,995.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Andrea Dunlap holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,979.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Julia Spitzmiller serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,968.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amber Davis holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,962.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Darlene Biskie holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,962.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Angela Garrett works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Angela earned $15,961 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stacie Morris is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,956.