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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Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Earnie Mowry works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Earnie earned $4,448 in 2025.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Jane Renken holds the role of Senior Accounts Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,446.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Gwendolynn Lehman works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Gwendolynn earned $4,442 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Alesha Wallace works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Alesha earned $4,440 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Melissa Sargent serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,439.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Porshia Brooks is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,429.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Bobbie Jones works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Bobbie earned $4,429 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Sara Tackett serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,426.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Nicole Paden-Campbell holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,419.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Alashia Willoughby is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,419.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Adalheid Crum is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $4,418.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Mike Gordon works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Mike earned $4,414 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Nakita Underwood works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Nakita earned $4,414 in 2023.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, William Brown serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,404.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Tracy Golden holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,394.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Colleen Owens works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Colleen earned $4,393 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Melanie Wilson holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,379.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Debra Reddin serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,379.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Aaron Hahn is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,375.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jodi Allen works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jodi earned $4,369 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashlee Dennis is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $4,366.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Taylor Shell-Taylor is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,366.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Kaitlin Short works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Kaitlin earned $4,361 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jacqueline O'Dell works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jacqueline earned $4,354 in 2024.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Julie Titus is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,351.
Teacher/Social Services
Donna Nichols works as a Teacher for Social Services. Donna earned $4,337 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Eric Mack holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,333.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Paige Schwartz holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,333.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jacquelyn Holladay works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jacquelyn earned $4,332 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Julie Kattelmann serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,331.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Michael Parr serves as a Youth Services Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,325.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Amanda Tracy is a Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,324.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Kaitlyn Tumney serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,324.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Megan Oduyoye serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,321.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Catherine Westergaard is a Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,320.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Racheal Fowler holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,319.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sheri Kirchner holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,319.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brooklyn Crawford works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Brooklyn earned $4,313 in 2024.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
James Casteel works as a Administrative Support Professional for Social Services. James earned $4,313 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kathryn Streb serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,312.