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 Assistant/Social Services
Misty Schmitz is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $20,968.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Jeffery Lewis serves as a Senior Accounts Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,965.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Gracie Helterbrand is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $20,961.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ajah Njeru is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $20,958.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Roszell White works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Roszell earned $20,947 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Michelle Baker is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $20,947.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Penny Rabon serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,939.
Registered Nurse/Social Services
Paula Reynolds holds the role of Registered Nurse at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,928.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Joshua Tolbert serves as a Youth Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,925.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Amber Buckmaster-Clark works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Amber earned $20,913 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Samuel Moulder serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,911.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Daphne Kelm holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,910.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Ashley Breshears holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,905.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Kristine Burns works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kristine earned $20,901 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Logan Noorbakhsh serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,897.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Carla Chambers is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $20,897.
Rehabilitation Associate/Social Services
Donna Tuschoff works as a Rehabilitation Associate for Social Services. Donna earned $20,897 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Au Hopkins is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $20,890.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Latonya Yarbrough is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $20,884.
Education Specialist/Social Services
William Rea is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $20,860.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Anita Benson works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Anita earned $20,858 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lori Eckhoff holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,857.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jens Pedersen holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,854.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Stephanie Panos works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Stephanie earned $20,850 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Samantha Labonte works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Samantha earned $20,847 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Miller holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,844.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nautica Varnum works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Nautica earned $20,842 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Abigail Edson is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $20,839.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Alisha Dalton holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,824.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Katherine Tolliver holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,820.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cyrini Oliver holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,817.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Dawn Kettner holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,806.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Samantha Mihalovich serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,805.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Samantha King serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,799.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Christina Lenger works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Christina earned $20,784 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Aaliyah Turl is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $20,783.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Casey Gray holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,779.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Emma Anthony serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,775.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kristen Schobey serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,774.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Bailey Sole works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Bailey earned $20,772 in 2025.