Missouri / Agriculture
Agency file
The Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.
In 2025, this agency had 1,355 employees with median total compensation of $1,750; the highest distinct record was $179,154.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,355 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($1,750) — 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 $58,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $500. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
State Department Director/Agriculture
At Agriculture, Christine Chinn serves as a State Department Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,154.
Deputy State Department Director/Agriculture
John Klenklen works as a Deputy State Department Director for Agriculture. John earned $156,009 in 2025.
Legal Counsel/Agriculture
Kristina Naught works as a Legal Counsel for Agriculture. Kristina earned $134,975 in 2025.
Division Director/Agriculture
Steven Strubberg holds the role of Division Director at Agriculture. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,048.
Division Director/Agriculture
Paul Bailey is a Division Director at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $124,007.
Division Director/Agriculture
Kenneth Henderson works as a Division Director for Agriculture. Kenneth earned $124,007 in 2025.
Division Director/Agriculture
Jimmy Williams is a Division Director at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $124,007.
Division Director/Agriculture
Jill Wood holds the role of Division Director at Agriculture. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,007.
Principal Assistant Board/Commisson/Agriculture
Jason Moore holds the role of Principal Assistant Board/Commisson at Agriculture. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,168.
Human Resources Director/Agriculture
Jennifer Hentges works as a Human Resources Director for Agriculture. Jennifer earned $117,876 in 2025.
Deputy Division Director/Agriculture
Jean Schmidt holds the role of Deputy Division Director at Agriculture. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,121.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Agriculture
At Agriculture, Marin Debauch serves as a Designated Principal Assistant Division. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,951.
Veterinary Specialist/Agriculture
Sarah Reinkemeyer works as a Veterinary Specialist for Agriculture. Sarah earned $106,985 in 2025.
Principal Assistant Board/Commisson/Agriculture
James Anderson is a Principal Assistant Board/Commisson at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $104,491.
Administrative Manager/Agriculture
At Agriculture, Andrew Stoecklein serves as a Administrative Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,667.
Principal Assistant Board/Commisson/Agriculture
Mark Wolfe is a Principal Assistant Board/Commisson at Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $102,713.
Veterinarian/Agriculture
At Agriculture, Valerie Gaeke serves as a Veterinarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,737.
Principal Assistant Board/Commisson/Agriculture
Charles Maloney holds the role of Principal Assistant Board/Commisson at Agriculture. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,828.
Veterinarian/Agriculture
At Agriculture, Jeffrey Jenkins serves as a Veterinarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,976.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Agriculture
At Agriculture, John Brunnert serves as a Designated Principal Assistant Division. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,037.
Agency Budget Specialist/Agriculture
Amanda Kelley is a Agency Budget Specialist at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $96,732.
Veterinarian/Agriculture
Tonya Collop works as a Veterinarian for Agriculture. Tonya earned $93,309 in 2025.
Emergency Management Supervisor/Agriculture
William Pittenger is a Emergency Management Supervisor at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $92,875.
Senior Veterinarian/Agriculture
At Agriculture, Rachel Cook serves as a Senior Veterinarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,176.
Public Relations Director/Agriculture
Christi Miller works as a Public Relations Director for Agriculture. Christi earned $90,285 in 2025.
Agribusiness Manager/Agriculture
Annette Alden works as a Agribusiness Manager for Agriculture. Annette earned $88,990 in 2025.
Veterinarian/Agriculture
John Lawrence works as a Veterinarian for Agriculture. John earned $88,006 in 2025.
Program Manager/Agriculture
Erin Casey-Campbell holds the role of Program Manager at Agriculture. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,421.
Land Survey Manager/Agriculture
Jeffrey Faenger is a Land Survey Manager at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $86,180.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Agriculture
Gregory Onstott holds the role of Designated Principal Assistant Division at Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,798.
Agribusiness Manager/Agriculture
Matthew Rold holds the role of Agribusiness Manager at Agriculture. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,646.
Grants Manager/Agriculture
Rachel Heimericks is a Grants Manager at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $82,366.
Special Assistant Professional/Agriculture
At Agriculture, Shantell Taylor serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,132.
Agribusiness Manager/Agriculture
Curtis Wall is a Agribusiness Manager at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $81,550.
Agribusiness Manager/Agriculture
Bart Hawcroft is a Agribusiness Manager at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $81,276.
Program Manager/Agriculture
Mary Koestner holds the role of Program Manager at Agriculture. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,260.
Agribusiness Manager/Agriculture
At Agriculture, Tony Hancock serves as a Agribusiness Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,260.
Laboratory Manager/Agriculture
Kevin Upschulte works as a Laboratory Manager for Agriculture. Kevin earned $81,260 in 2025.
Agribusiness Manager/Agriculture
At Agriculture, Eric Berwanger serves as a Agribusiness Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,209.
Special Assistant Professional/Agriculture
Trinity Crouch is a Special Assistant Professional at Agriculture. 2025 total compensation came to $80,200.