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 Technician/Conservation
Richard Morgan is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $19,862.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Lucas Nentrup works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Lucas earned $19,848 in 2024.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Cheyanna Young is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,822.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Rebekah Walton serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,816.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Timothy Scott holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,663.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Danny Mahan serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,650.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Keith Crabtree works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Keith earned $19,650 in 2025.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Trent Teegarden serves as a Forester Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,602.
Outdoor Education Center Specialist/Conservation
Luke Noel is a Outdoor Education Center Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $19,582.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jamie Pulliam works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jamie earned $19,571 in 2025.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Eric Mcmillan holds the role of Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,564.
Administrative Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, August Raeker serves as a Administrative Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,555.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Sara Sheedy serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,545.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Timothy Rockhold serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,541.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Danita Rechkemmer works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Danita earned $19,538 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Gabriel Lanhart holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,533.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, John Faiman serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,503.
Carpenter/Conservation
At Conservation, Bradley Stefka serves as a Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,486.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Robert Wolfe serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,478.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Deborah Taubert serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,467.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
Kristina Klass is a Office Supervisor at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $19,464.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Sarah Ettinger-Dietzel is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $19,464.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeffery Cordia serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,439.
Regional Infrastruct Maintenance Sup/Conservation
Michael Mernick works as a Regional Infrastruct Maintenance Sup for Conservation. Michael earned $19,416 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Chase Strickland is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $19,382.
Scientist/Conservation
Megan Ryba holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,372.
Community Conservation Liaison/Conservation
Lily Davis holds the role of Community Conservation Liaison at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,344.
Naturalist/Conservation
Joseph Kennedy works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Joseph earned $19,333 in 2025.
Fisheries Programs Specialist/Conservation
Andrew Branson holds the role of Fisheries Programs Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,329.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Donald Feighert is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $19,327.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Cody Allen works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Cody earned $19,321 in 2025.
IT Support Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Laura Hanks serves as a IT Support Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,316.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jesse Olberg serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,307.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Alexandra Watkins is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $19,304.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
James Havens works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. James earned $19,303 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dalton Warrick holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,297.
Angler Outreach Specialist/Conservation
Andrew Branson is a Angler Outreach Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $19,229.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Devin Wood is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $19,224.
Community Forester II/Conservation
Taylor Neff works as a Community Forester II for Conservation. Taylor earned $19,213 in 2023.
Outdoor Education Center Technician/Conservation
Cody Diehl works as a Outdoor Education Center Technician for Conservation. Cody earned $19,140 in 2025.