Missouri / Conservation
Agency file
The Conservation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 2,410 employees with median total compensation of $39,663; the highest distinct record was $213,196.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,410 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($39,663) — 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 $78,385 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,412. 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 | $90.3M — | 2,569 — | $29,807 — |
| 2024 | $95M ▲ 5.2% | 2,400 ▼ 6.6% | $37,973 ▲ 27.4% |
| 2025 | $101.4M ▲ 6.7% | 2,410 ▲ 0.4% | $39,663 ▲ 4.4% |
Record list
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Natural Resource Planning Sect/Conservation
Nathan Muenks is a Natural Resource Planning Sect at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $100,729.
Protection Regional Supervisor/Conservation
Russell Duckworth is a Protection Regional Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $100,358.
Protection Regional Supervisor/Conservation
Gerald Smith works as a Protection Regional Supervisor for Conservation. Gerald earned $100,267 in 2025.
Regional Administrator/Conservation
Matthew Bowyer is a Regional Administrator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $99,955.
IT User Support Supervisor/Conservation
Garret Albright works as a IT User Support Supervisor for Conservation. Garret earned $99,815 in 2025.
Education Section Chief/Conservation
Shawn Gruber holds the role of Education Section Chief at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,742.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Michael Keeley holds the role of District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,659.
Regional Resource Management Supervisor/Conservation
Mark Nelson is a Regional Resource Management Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $99,569.
Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation
David Herzog holds the role of Science Unit Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,533.
IT Data & GIS Supervisor/Conservation
Timothy Bixler works as a IT Data & GIS Supervisor for Conservation. Timothy earned $99,458 in 2025.
Protection Programs Supervisor/Conservation
Brian Ham is a Protection Programs Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $99,271.
Forestry Section Chief/Conservation
Michael Bill holds the role of Forestry Section Chief at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,151.
Federal Aid Coordinator/Conservation
Doyle Brown works as a Federal Aid Coordinator for Conservation. Doyle earned $98,837 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Fiaoni serves as a Forest Nursery Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,336.
Community & Pvt Lnd Field Chief/Conservation
Brent Vandeloecht works as a Community & Pvt Lnd Field Chief for Conservation. Brent earned $98,123 in 2025.
Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Sherry Fischer serves as a Science Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,117.
Senior Project Manager/Conservation
Paul Chinn works as a Senior Project Manager for Conservation. Paul earned $97,871 in 2025.
Project Engineer/Conservation
At Conservation, William Scheperle serves as a Project Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $97,691.
Science Section Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Dawn Henderson serves as a Science Section Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,400.
Regional Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Warren Rose serves as a Regional Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,058.
Project Engineer/Conservation
Xinguo Cai holds the role of Project Engineer at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,853.
Architect/Conservation
Colby Stuecken is a Architect at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $96,760.
Recreational Use Manager/Conservation
Amy Buechler works as a Recreational Use Manager for Conservation. Amy earned $96,645 in 2025.