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 Science Aide/Conservation
Sarah Hobson holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,981.
Process Improvement Coordinator/Conservation
Eric Rosenhauer is a Process Improvement Coordinator at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,974.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Shane Allen is a Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,955.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Scott Starr works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Scott earned $21,935 in 2023.
Stream Team Coordinator Biologist/Conservation
Carrera Coates holds the role of Stream Team Coordinator Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,903.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Kolt Johnston holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,885.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Mason Hurley works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Mason earned $21,871 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Bryan Byrd is a Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,866.
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
Michael Gabler works as a Lead Carpenter for Conservation. Michael earned $21,855 in 2023.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Matthew Miller holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,840.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Rebecca Bucher works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Rebecca earned $21,839 in 2024.
Naturalist/Conservation
Susan Harris works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Susan earned $21,797 in 2025.
Regional Resource Planner/Conservation
Barbara Denny holds the role of Regional Resource Planner at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,792.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Jordyn Hammel serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,778.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Nathan Cannon works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. Nathan earned $21,758 in 2023.
Marketing Specialist/Conservation
Ian Luebbert works as a Marketing Specialist for Conservation. Ian earned $21,753 in 2025.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
John Marshall holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,738.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Kenneth Sikes serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,689.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Jonathan Mcculley is a Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,686.
Outdoor Education Center Specialist/Conservation
Cody Phillips holds the role of Outdoor Education Center Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,672.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Shaun Collins is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $21,670.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Nathaniel Habina works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Nathaniel earned $21,655 in 2024.
Aquatic Animal Health Specialist/Conservation
Lawrence Durham works as a Aquatic Animal Health Specialist for Conservation. Lawrence earned $21,652 in 2023.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
Tara Thomas is a GIS Specialist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,627.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Ryan Westcott works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Ryan earned $21,539 in 2023.
Cart Program Coordinator/Conservation
Kristina Werdenhause is a Cart Program Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $21,522.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Glenn Reynolds serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,501.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Bradley Graevs is a Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,493.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Cora Newton works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Cora earned $21,476 in 2024.
Outdoor Education Center Specialist/Conservation
Jonathan Eastin holds the role of Outdoor Education Center Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,462.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Corlin Zeringue works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Corlin earned $21,457 in 2025.
Carpenter/Conservation
Robert Weller holds the role of Carpenter at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,445.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Thomas Masterson serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,439.
Fisheries Specialist/Conservation
Brody Huff is a Fisheries Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $21,432.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Lindsey Latham holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,432.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Benjamin Shirley holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,432.
Nature Center Manager/Conservation
Tamie St John works as a Nature Center Manager for Conservation. Tamie earned $21,413 in 2024.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Andi Rittel works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Andi earned $21,394 in 2023.
Scientist/Conservation
Ashleigh Mccullough is a Scientist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $21,383.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Gregory Snellen works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Gregory earned $21,367 in 2025.