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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Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Sierra Page serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Justin Ralph works as a Conservation Agent Trainee II for Conservation. Justin earned $12,186 in 2024.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Dakota Sweeney serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Gil Turk holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Austin Davis holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,186.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Jacob Sieve is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $12,186.
Contract Technician/Conservation
Danette Schulte is a Contract Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,172.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Zoe Wills works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Zoe earned $12,154 in 2024.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Zachary Ford serves as a Scientist. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,154.
Fisheries Assistant/Conservation
Daniel Fore is a Fisheries Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,145.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Mariah Arrocha works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Mariah earned $12,086 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Lancer Blair serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,078.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Kitrina Green works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Kitrina earned $12,070 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Cru Conaway serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,043.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Kara Entrop holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,023.
Distribution Center Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Kenneth Lepper serves as a Distribution Center Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,012.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Brandon Johnson serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,005.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Larry Diefendorf works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Larry earned $11,986 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Lance Rohde works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Lance earned $11,972 in 2024.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Christopher Amtower is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $11,923.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Zachery Schuman is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,876.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ethan Ponder holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,860.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Slade Janes serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,844.
Forestry Field Programs Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Richard Blatz serves as a Forestry Field Programs Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,837.
Environmental Review Coordinator/Conservation
Shelly Colatskie works as a Environmental Review Coordinator for Conservation. Shelly earned $11,829 in 2024.
Aquatic Systems Manager/Conservation
Brian Todd holds the role of Aquatic Systems Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,817.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Mikayla Mapes holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,804.
Carpenter/Conservation
Harold Owens holds the role of Carpenter at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,784.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Taylor Smith is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $11,769.
Stream Biologist/Conservation
Jesse Olberg is a Stream Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $11,745.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Christian Shouse holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,744.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Chase Fitzpatrick holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,724.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Michael Hovey works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Michael earned $11,713 in 2024.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Emily Maag is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $11,709.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
At Conservation, Mark Mcneely serves as a Conservation Agent II. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,674.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Shannon Boulware serves as a Office Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,649.
Naturalist/Conservation
Luiza Bergue Durante Alves is a Naturalist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $11,625.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Hunter Sheets serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,600.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Phillip Pitts holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,600.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Dale Smith is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $11,583.