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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Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Joshua Brown is a Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $12,586.
Office Manager/Conservation
Amanda Garlich holds the role of Office Manager at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,559.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Leah Easley works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Leah earned $12,550 in 2023.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Larry Linnenbringer is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,534.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Richard Coffelt is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,533.
Fisheries Assistant/Conservation
Terri Fike is a Fisheries Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,533.
GIS Technician/Conservation
Nima Zamanzadeh is a GIS Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $12,528.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jesse Plunk holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,510.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Madelyn Ward works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Madelyn earned $12,480 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Sean Simpson is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,462.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Troy Tallman serves as a Wildlife Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,453.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Christopher Barnes holds the role of Conservation Agent I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,422.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dalton Reed holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,365.
Fisheries Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Daniel Fore works as a Fisheries Biologist Assistant for Conservation. Daniel earned $12,357 in 2025.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Alexis Vinje holds the role of Ast Natural History Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,355.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Aric Mckinney holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,353.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jeana Womack is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,344.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Katie Narramore works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Katie earned $12,328 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Tyler Steinkoetter is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $12,309.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Steven Sweaney works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Steven earned $12,305 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Kevyn Wiskirchen is a Scientist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $12,303.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Douglas Lewis holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,279.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Kyle Jansky is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,276.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Dana Pickering serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,261.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Rachel Kuehl is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,219.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeremy Millam serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,213.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Brooklinn Liesmann is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,209.
Deputy Director Business & Operations/Conservation
Jennifer Battson Warren works as a Deputy Director Business & Operations for Conservation. Jennifer earned $12,207 in 2024.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Nicholas Kuehner is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,206.
Intern/Conservation
Randie Domek works as a Intern for Conservation. Randie earned $12,201 in 2025.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Kelsey Gillenwater serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Luke Armentrout holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Brandon Cotter is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Kaitlyn Davis serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Zachary Durbin is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Jobe Edwards serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Ty Garrison works as a Conservation Agent Trainee II for Conservation. Ty earned $12,186 in 2024.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Breeann Hamblin works as a Conservation Agent Trainee II for Conservation. Breeann earned $12,186 in 2024.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Claire Burch serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Juvenal Escobar holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,186.