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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Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sarah Ragan holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,463.
Public Relations Specialist/Social Services
Baylee Watts works as a Public Relations Specialist for Social Services. Baylee earned $6,450 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Randall Eagleman serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,450.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Natalie Morris is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $6,444.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Wade Nolan serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,440.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Denise Young is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $6,438.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nicole Tillman works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Nicole earned $6,437 in 2024.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jenorey Wood serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,425.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Danika Stilwell holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,413.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Marcos Estrada Villalba holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,411.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Cynthia Werdehausen works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Cynthia earned $6,408 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Teresa Reeves serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,406.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Peggy Helms holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,405.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Juanita Bales is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $6,403.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Yollanda Kalenda serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,398.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jamie Harter serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,394.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brandon Fusco works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Brandon earned $6,390 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Madeline Zumbehl holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,389.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Angela Hodges works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Angela earned $6,384 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
John Openlander works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Social Services. John earned $6,383 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brittney Tyler is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $6,383.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Tyler Grellner holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,383.
Legal Counsel/Social Services
Kyle Cronin works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Kyle earned $6,382 in 2023.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Lydia Lamb holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,378.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Meghan Swon works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Meghan earned $6,374 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Meghan Redmond serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,367.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Sara Leles holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,366.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Macayla Mccleery works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Macayla earned $6,365 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
John Mcfarland is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $6,360.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Barr holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,350.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Tina Scott serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,347.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Erika Watkins is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $6,346.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lindsey Naddaf is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $6,344.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Charles Franklin holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,342.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Cole serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,341.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lajuanna Brown serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,338.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Yarlisha Marquez works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Yarlisha earned $6,336 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Andrea Boehm works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Andrea earned $6,336 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Taylor Hardin works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Taylor earned $6,310 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Catrina Gregory holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,303.