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 Technician/Social Services
Lora Lowery is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $22,855.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Stephanie Cook serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,855.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Sandy Dale works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Sandy earned $22,849 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Camryn Dean serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,849.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Stacey Clark serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,840.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Celeste Robbins holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,836.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Cheuk Otterbacher is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,826.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Alicia Sutton serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,822.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Amber Escobar holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,813.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Mary Puhrman works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Mary earned $22,807 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Courtney Lyon works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Courtney earned $22,806 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Si Hu serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,792.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tonya Zelch holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,786.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Lacrissa Mcminn serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,784.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Te-Angela Griffin holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,782.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Anna Risner works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Anna earned $22,773 in 2023.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Elizabeth Palmer works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $22,761 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kaela Hendrickson serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,746.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Bethany Ford is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $22,745.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kayla Norden works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kayla earned $22,745 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Kendra Porter is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,722.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kathrine Hayden serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,715.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Karli Owens serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,713.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amber Tyler works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Amber earned $22,689 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Christina Rubenstein works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Christina earned $22,688 in 2024.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Janet Williams works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Janet earned $22,687 in 2024.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Natalie Juno holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,680.
Human Resources Assistant/Social Services
Jonni Mckinney holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,657.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Martel Clayton works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Martel earned $22,647 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kathleen Mccrillis works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kathleen earned $22,640 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Samia Mcmorris serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,637.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Maggi Mcgee works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Maggi earned $22,634 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Felicia Moore holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,610.
Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Jolyn Hecht works as a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Jolyn earned $22,604 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tana Giermann is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,604.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cassidy Collette holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,600.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Keri Blackburn serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,595.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Taylor Hinman is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $22,592.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Timothy Southers works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Timothy earned $22,590 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Nicholas Mcdougle is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,588.