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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Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Brian Gilbert works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. Brian earned $26,342 in 2023.
Infrastructure Planner/Conservation
Jacob Sones works as a Infrastructure Planner for Conservation. Jacob earned $26,339 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Bryan Berthiaume holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,256.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Keith Cordell holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,254.
Project Engineer/Conservation
Barbara Li works as a Project Engineer for Conservation. Barbara earned $26,235 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dawson Menz holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,219.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Todd Parnell works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Todd earned $26,174 in 2023.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Tyler Niemeier is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $26,128.
Area Biologist/Conservation
Joe Tousignant is a Area Biologist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $26,108.
Forester II/Conservation
Lawrence Bushan holds the role of Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,061.
Community Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, Jennifer Behnken serves as a Community Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,061.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jonathan Olsen works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jonathan earned $26,055 in 2024.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, Cody Bailey serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,050.
Forester II/Conservation
Chad Medlock is a Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,045.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Nathaniel Freeman holds the role of Equipment Shop Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,031.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Nolan Miller holds the role of Science Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,016.
Forester II/Conservation
Adam Bale holds the role of Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,992.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Jared Watson is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $25,904.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathan Coy serves as a Wildlife Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,876.
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
Gregory Buckley works as a Lead Carpenter for Conservation. Gregory earned $25,845 in 2024.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Hunter Bajkowski holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,843.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kolton Spies serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,840.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Heather Garrison serves as a Fisheries Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,829.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Austin Juhnke holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,828.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, Shane Strommer serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,811.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Michael Wiser is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $25,805.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Zachary Freeman serves as a GIS Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,798.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Jesse Olberg is a Science Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $25,797.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Celia Fossett works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Celia earned $25,795 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Worth serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,787.
Outdoor Education Center Specialist/Conservation
Jason Smith holds the role of Outdoor Education Center Specialist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,783.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Ted Seiler is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $25,772.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Colby Halley works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Colby earned $25,736 in 2024.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Nathan Recktenwald is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $25,721.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Thomas Huffmon works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Thomas earned $25,715 in 2023.
Volunteer Programs Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, April Sevy serves as a Volunteer Programs Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,650.
Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Christopher Kennedy serves as a Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,589.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Andrew Cowell holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,572.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Cliff Wilson holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,535.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Kyle Case serves as a Assistant Hatchery Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,521.