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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Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Mabelene Avery works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Mabelene earned $5,057 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Morgan Watkins holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,055.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Kelli Tokar works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Kelli earned $5,054 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Marybeth Pritchett is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,054.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Brian Oliver is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $5,048.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Yolanda Campbell holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,040.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Clifford Gantt holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,039.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Nyjah Hairston serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,034.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sherad Cage holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,034.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Mckenna Disbrow serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,031.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Tangie Richard is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,029.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rhonda Gadberry holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Angela Barton serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,021.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Twilla Elliott is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,020.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Monika Mcqueen is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $5,020.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Trey Robinson serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,015.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Katelyn Stanley holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,990.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Blake Morehouse is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,986.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Patricia Minter holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,981.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Melissa Smith serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,980.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Armani Redes holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,979.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
William Cogdill is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $4,979.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Morgan Rosenbaum holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,973.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Adrianne Epperson works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Adrianne earned $4,970 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Christie Curd works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Christie earned $4,964 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ashley Hauser is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,960.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Carter is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,959.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kristina Fry serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,951.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Melissa Mcmillon holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,948.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amber Gray works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Amber earned $4,936 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Michael Murray works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Michael earned $4,936 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Koryn Caldwell serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,936.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Kaleb Sullivan holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,930.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Mcdonald works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ashley earned $4,925 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sterling Miller serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,924.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ana Stroot is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,918.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Meggan Miles is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,910.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kayla Pender holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,910.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Brianna Bolden holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,909.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sydney Prentice serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,895.