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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Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Gavin Skaggs is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $15,600.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Quallin Lane works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Quallin earned $15,599 in 2024.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Nya White is a Food Service Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $15,599.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Chiquita Harris holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,595.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kassidy Maring works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kassidy earned $15,586 in 2024.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Toni Sneller holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,575.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Blake Potter holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,571.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Misty Berry is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,565.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Edward Law works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Edward earned $15,561 in 2023.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Amanda Boehmler works as a Program Coordinator for Social Services. Amanda earned $15,558 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Adam Thompson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,556.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kelly Goetz is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,555.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Victoria Scheers is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,553.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ellie Walker works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ellie earned $15,553 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jade Dierenfeldt serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,553.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tammy Tate serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,551.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Tifanie Adams serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,542.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Miranda Hinds serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,533.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Sierra Weaver serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,530.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Trevor Pruitt works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Trevor earned $15,528 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Lacey Williams works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Lacey earned $15,514 in 2024.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Rena Watts serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,511.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Caitlin Larimer holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,505.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Serena Lamb works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Serena earned $15,500 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lana Bohl holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,493.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Lavette Patterson is a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,489.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Maya Riggins is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,488.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Karen Tappel is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $15,486.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
John Hontz holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,482.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Renn Bullard is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,481.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Danielle Brown is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,478.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Suzanne Riddle holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,466.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Barbara Jones-Reed works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Barbara earned $15,455 in 2023.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Golden holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,454.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Elizabeth Lefholz works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $15,452 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brooke Gibson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,450.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Walter Jimison holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,441.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nicole Attaway works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Nicole earned $15,440 in 2025.
Hearings Officer/Social Services
At Social Services, Joseph Bjork serves as a Hearings Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,439.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Elisha Gray serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,432.