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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Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jacob Tsikoyak works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Jacob earned $13,209 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
James Tandy works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. James earned $13,188 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Chastity Florido serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,155.
Fisheries Assistant/Conservation
Allison Leisenring holds the role of Fisheries Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,148.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jeffrey Mackey is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $13,143.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Lisa Gonzalez works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Lisa earned $13,141 in 2023.
Designer/Conservation
Leslie Fortenberry works as a Designer for Conservation. Leslie earned $13,119 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Mikayla Sturm serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,109.
Naturalist/Conservation
Alexander Holmes is a Naturalist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $13,107.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Gabrielle Miller holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,105.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Hannah Williams serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,061.
Printing Production Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Megan Kinkade serves as a Printing Production Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,038.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Kara Walker is a Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $13,020.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Malanna Johnston serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,008.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Julia Bardot holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,008.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
Nathan Jobe holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,981.
Survey Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Gary Wathen serves as a Survey Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,966.
Resource Science Supervisor/Conservation
Darren Thornhill works as a Resource Science Supervisor for Conservation. Darren earned $12,954 in 2024.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Taylor Bruenderman holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,931.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Phoebe Ellis holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,924.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Caitlin Cameron is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,904.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Joshua White is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,902.
Education Chief/Conservation
Kyle Lairmore is a Education Chief at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,875.
Naturalist/Conservation
Marissa Ginger works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Marissa earned $12,873 in 2023.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Sarah Guardia is a Ast Natural History Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $12,846.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Connor Kurz serves as a Ast Natural History Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,840.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Randy Cline serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,833.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Kaitlyn Atkins serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,797.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Latjor Wal is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,764.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Zabra Edwards works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Zabra earned $12,755 in 2025.
Resource Science Center Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Douglas Novinger serves as a Resource Science Center Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,749.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Austin Grimes works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Austin earned $12,724 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Terri Fike serves as a Fisheries Biologist Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,689.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Leo Reber holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,688.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Jada O'Donnell serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,648.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, Emily Lansche Katski serves as a Naturalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,639.
Outdoor Education Center Technician/Conservation
Matthew Murray works as a Outdoor Education Center Technician for Conservation. Matthew earned $12,636 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Cassidy Morrison serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,630.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Dylan Toole is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $12,608.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Jack Gerken serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,598.