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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Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Scott Crain is a Assistant Hatchery Manager at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,242.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Zane Siebeneck serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,242.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Skylar Lite serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,228.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Mark Griddine works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Mark earned $11,221 in 2024.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, James Klingensmith serves as a Naturalist. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,178.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Carl Romesburg works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Carl earned $11,164 in 2023.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Natalie Ison works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Natalie earned $11,158 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jordyn Stafford is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,153.
Fisheries Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Brody Huff serves as a Fisheries Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,136.
Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation
Megan Buchanan is a Science Unit Supervisor at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,130.
Policy Specialist/Conservation
Jacques Du Plessis holds the role of Policy Specialist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,116.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Tyler Davis works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Tyler earned $11,080 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Drake Stephens serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,077.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Stoakes serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,069.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Tyler Pedersen works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Tyler earned $11,067 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Christopher Giller works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Christopher earned $11,067 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Cole Arnold serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,054.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mason Deja is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $11,049.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Robert Wilson holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,020.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Murray serves as a Conservation Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,008.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Tilden Gale holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,994.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Ariel Nye holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,991.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Lucas Roettger serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,897.
Engineering Design Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jack Fuller serves as a Engineering Design Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,875.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Andrew Lass is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $10,869.
Wetland Systems Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Frank Nelson serves as a Wetland Systems Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,862.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Alejandro Padron serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,845.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jacob Dippel is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,839.
Administrative Manager/Conservation
Kathleen Scheulen is a Administrative Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,838.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Vincent Boren works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Vincent earned $10,832 in 2023.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Tyler Polley serves as a Protection Section Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Sarah Abbott holds the role of Protection Section Chief at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Lorena Farrell is a Protection Section Chief at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Korben Tucker works as a Protection Section Chief for Conservation. Korben earned $10,818 in 2025.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Jacob Iman works as a Protection Section Chief for Conservation. Jacob earned $10,818 in 2025.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Cade Petree is a Protection Section Chief at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Steven Besaw serves as a Protection Section Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Andrea Kachuba serves as a Protection Section Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Erik Lahm serves as a Protection Section Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Bradley Laux is a Protection Section Chief at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,818.