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
Justin Gloe works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Justin earned $11,577 in 2024.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
Amy Regnier is a Human Resources Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $11,575.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Scott Lewis works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Scott earned $11,563 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Joel Critchlow is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $11,555.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Jonathan Fisk holds the role of Forester Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,555.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Laura Alterson works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Laura earned $11,549 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Richard Morris holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,521.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jacob Bridgeman holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,496.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jennifer Wissmann serves as a Ast Natural History Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,480.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Sabrina Lator serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,479.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Tyler Harding holds the role of Conservation Agent II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,475.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Kevin Powell is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,475.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Lexis Wilson is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,475.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
At Conservation, Chase Wright serves as a Conservation Agent II. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,475.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Ryan Wood works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Ryan earned $11,475 in 2023.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
June Owens holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,464.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Morgan Sullinger works as a Science Assistant for Conservation. Morgan earned $11,463 in 2025.
Stream Biologist/Conservation
Anthony Cole holds the role of Stream Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,431.
Forestry Field Programs Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Morris serves as a Forestry Field Programs Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,417.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Ricky Dawson is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Ryan Catron holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Avery Crisp holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Cole Eidson holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Landon Leonard holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Makayla Leppert serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, John Lowe serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Austin Musche is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Myers serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Katlin Potter holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Katie Stoner is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Taressa Wise works as a Conservation Agent Trainee II for Conservation. Taressa earned $11,371 in 2023.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Kenneth Davis is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Nicholas Freeman works as a Conservation Agent Trainee II for Conservation. Nicholas earned $11,371 in 2023.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Taylor Stutzman serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,371.
Survey Specialist/Conservation
Coreen Chaplin works as a Survey Specialist for Conservation. Coreen earned $11,351 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Klayton Jensen works as a Science Assistant for Conservation. Klayton earned $11,350 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Nicholas Gillespie holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,320.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Haley Edwards serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,300.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Luke Bruns holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,292.
Fisheries Biologist Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Brody Huff serves as a Fisheries Biologist Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,277.