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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Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Keilah Jones is a Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $35,464.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Elaine Casteel is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $35,456.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Andrew Powell holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,442.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jane Brown holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,440.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Catherine Blackmore works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Catherine earned $35,436 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Gronemeyer works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $35,424 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Joshua Lehto serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,412.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tracie Dillon works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Tracie earned $35,409 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jillian Fidler works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Jillian earned $35,405 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Taylor Lemuz works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Taylor earned $35,403 in 2024.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
At Social Services, Rebecca Hagen serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,401.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Amber Buckmaster-Clark holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,393.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Janisha Jackson works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Janisha earned $35,392 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Daniele King serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,387.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Charlotte Heald works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Charlotte earned $35,381 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amber Tallman is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $35,381.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sara Tackett is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $35,373.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tiffany Davis is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $35,366.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melinda Smith works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Melinda earned $35,362 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shyann Cryer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Shyann earned $35,359 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Breanna Robinson serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,357.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Willisa Caruthers serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,356.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Valorie Walker holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,345.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Samella Moss is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $35,341.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ethan Apple works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ethan earned $35,340 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Dorian Jones works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Dorian earned $35,333 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Jacqueline Rocco serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,322.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Cody Rogerson serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,322.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
D'Asia Owens holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,322.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Barbara Helms holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,312.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Alexis Sisson serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,306.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Heather Zimmerli holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,299.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Richard Hampton works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Richard earned $35,296 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Crystal Gutierrez works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Crystal earned $35,290 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Deandre Miranda is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $35,279.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Mitchel Mohesky serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,264.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Crystal Wenger serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,264.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Angel Gillespie serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,254.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Julie Birdsong holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,247.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Danielle Hall works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Danielle earned $35,224 in 2023.