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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Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Kristine Burns works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Kristine earned $40,292 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Chelsi Rose is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $40,288.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rebecca Simmons works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Rebecca earned $40,285 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jacqueline Smith holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,284.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Tammy Wamble serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,281.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Courtney Perkins holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,276.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Heather Ochs holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,276.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Jameson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,269.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Aubrey Cole holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,269.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Keta Sherwood is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,266.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Rachel Mahurin serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,262.
Program Manager/Social Services
William Patton is a Program Manager at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $40,261.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Amanda Stegall serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,257.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jessica Heard holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,252.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amy Oestreich holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,248.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Ardith Jeep is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,236.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Douglas Welch serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,232.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Rickita Williams is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,228.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Angelia Moore serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,222.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Amanda Fortenberry serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,221.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Ruth Parker is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,220.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Allen holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,219.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Marti Schnake is a Food Service Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,216.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Laura Lockard works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Laura earned $40,201 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Ivy Wallace serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,196.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Stanton serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,195.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Twilla Elliott works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Twilla earned $40,171 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Laura Mckee works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Laura earned $40,171 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rhonda Rayle is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,169.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Aleisha Hamilton works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Aleisha earned $40,168 in 2025.
Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Amy Bratcher works as a Accounts Assistant for Social Services. Amy earned $40,167 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Karoline Coffey works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Karoline earned $40,159 in 2025.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Aretha Neal holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,159.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jasmine Taylor holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,156.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brian O'Neal works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Brian earned $40,151 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kimberly Garrison holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,150.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Crystal Markes works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Crystal earned $40,142 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Susan Adams serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,138.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Marcie Redfearn works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Marcie earned $40,138 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amber Neises works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Amber earned $40,136 in 2025.