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
At Social Services, Jesenia Chavez serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,506.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Vivian Hardin works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Vivian earned $5,506 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Gwendolyn Wheeler is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $5,505.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Gara Wilson works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Gara earned $5,503 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amy Ehrhardt holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,499.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michelle Madison-Lapsley holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,499.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Angela Morrow works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Angela earned $5,497 in 2024.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Olivia Waters is a Social Services Aide at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $5,494.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Keyvon Mckinney works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Keyvon earned $5,492 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Julie Hunt is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $5,485.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Icel Whittle works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Icel earned $5,472 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Randy Hall is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $5,472.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Elizabeth White serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,468.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Tamburro serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,460.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Raymond Bibb serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,458.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Alicia Darris is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,454.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Aubrey Off serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,454.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Amber Tillman is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,451.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Hannah Ivy serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,447.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shaniqua Barnes works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Shaniqua earned $5,446 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Ashna Thomas serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,446.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Mildred Cato holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,444.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Nichole Lewis serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,442.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Granville Carter serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,442.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Bryan Walker serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,429.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Eleanor Peppers works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Eleanor earned $5,423 in 2024.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Sierra Walker holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,418.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Rachel Koerner serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,418.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Deanna Mcnutt holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,417.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Riley Stuart holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,414.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Elizabeth Musco is a Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,406.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tamara Paige holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,389.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Corinne Troxel serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,389.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Bethani Wade serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,387.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Latonya Yarbrough holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,385.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Kilee Bradley-Robinson serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,384.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brianna Scoggin is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,380.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Madison Souza is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $5,378.
Social Services Administrator/Social Services
Lisa Crawford is a Social Services Administrator at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,376.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Ashlee Gooding serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,375.