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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Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Dominick Montileone holds the role of Protection Section Chief at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Bryce Menhennet serves as a Protection Section Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Hunter Ridenour holds the role of Protection Section Chief at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Justin Shearman serves as a Protection Section Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Joshua Slocum is a Protection Section Chief at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Jon Dehart is a Protection Section Chief at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Joshua Paskiewicz holds the role of Protection Section Chief at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,818.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Trent Oberg is a Protection Section Chief at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,818.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Tanner Spooner holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,813.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Adam Farrenburg serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,788.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Wesley Davis serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,778.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Turner Blake serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,703.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Elizabeth Rolfes works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Elizabeth earned $10,702 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Mackinley Sorrells is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $10,700.
Intern/Conservation
Teresa Hrdlicka holds the role of Intern at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,674.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Jane Hill holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,631.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
John Corrigan works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. John earned $10,606 in 2023.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Ricky Mcclellan holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,605.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Trent Althen is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,592.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Caleb Cahill serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,587.
Fisheries Biologist Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Amber Brown serves as a Fisheries Biologist Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,575.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Cedric Richards is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $10,570.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Madasyn Phillips works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Madasyn earned $10,561 in 2023.
Data Entry Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Abby Welch serves as a Data Entry Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,525.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Ryan Steffens is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $10,503.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Alexandra Clussman holds the role of Science Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,499.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Brian Welch is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,477.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Korben Tucker holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,477.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Martin Smith serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,474.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Sarah Geringer serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,474.
Sport Fish Program Supervisor/Conservation
Zachary Ford holds the role of Sport Fish Program Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,463.
Fisheries Assistant/Conservation
Amber Brown is a Fisheries Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,454.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Kathryn Leary is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,451.
Fisheries Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Laken Fairweather is a Fisheries Biologist Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,440.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Robin Street serves as a Office Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,430.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Brad Heise is a Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $10,416.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Stephan Horvath serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,403.
Forestry Field Programs Supervisor/Conservation
Russell Hinnah is a Forestry Field Programs Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,398.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Zoe Wills works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Zoe earned $10,390 in 2023.
Fisheries Assistant/Conservation
Laken Fairweather holds the role of Fisheries Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,386.