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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Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Trevor Lindsay holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,450.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Zachary Stark is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $9,416.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Brooke Strautmann works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Brooke earned $9,393 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Zachery Schuman is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $9,390.
Intern/Conservation
James Leahy is a Intern at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $9,389.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Hayleigh Locke works as a Ast Natural History Biologist for Conservation. Hayleigh earned $9,387 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Lisa Schmittzehe serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,384.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Garrison Wells works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Garrison earned $9,339 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kaitlyn Headlee serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,335.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Abagail Ward is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $9,326.
Intern/Conservation
Benjamin Murray works as a Intern for Conservation. Benjamin earned $9,298 in 2024.
Forestry Outreach & Community/Conservation
At Conservation, Holly Dentner serves as a Forestry Outreach & Community. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,294.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Aaron Johnson is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $9,292.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
William Towner is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $9,286.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Justin Chitwood is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $9,277.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Hayden Kueffer serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,274.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Jared Kelly works as a Conservation Agent I for Conservation. Jared earned $9,270 in 2023.
Application Development Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Swanson serves as a Application Development Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,233.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jonathan Lepper serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,230.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Carlene Ingram is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $9,223.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Veresia Huff holds the role of Science Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,212.
Intern/Conservation
Miranda Needham works as a Intern for Conservation. Miranda earned $9,196 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Abagail Ward serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,190.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Gavin Schaefer serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,187.
Ltrm Program Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Molly Sobotka serves as a Ltrm Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,185.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Keaton Strange serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,163.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Shane Winston works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Shane earned $9,155 in 2025.
Intern/Conservation
Trinity White holds the role of Intern at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,145.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
Robert Distefano is a Natural History Reg. Biologist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $9,134.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Trent Teegarden serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,128.
Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation
Douglas Novinger is a Science Unit Supervisor at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $9,123.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Kayla Kapral holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,117.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Mirabai Moseley serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,095.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Henry Levesque holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,044.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Sara Parks serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,034.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Richard Gregg is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $9,028.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Teresa Oehl works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Teresa earned $9,021 in 2025.
Contract Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Devin Higgins serves as a Contract Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,021.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Eli Eber holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,016.
Intern/Conservation
Amanda Soch holds the role of Intern at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,004.