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
Ryan Head works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Ryan earned $29,613 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Countri Kerby is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,598.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Timothy Powell is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,592.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathan Mechlin serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,560.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Kaleb Johnson holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,515.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Katherine Ward works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Katherine earned $29,507 in 2023.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Matthew Engel works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Matthew earned $29,484 in 2023.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Shane Bush serves as a Fisheries Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,459.
Office Manager/Conservation
Kathryn Hetherington is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,428.
Recreational Use Prg Specialist/Conservation
Tyler Blake holds the role of Recreational Use Prg Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,395.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Lia Heppermann is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,374.
Community Forester/Conservation
Mark Grueber holds the role of Community Forester at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,342.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Jennifer Girondo is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,324.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Nathan Pfeifer is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,324.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jay Steele serves as a Private Land Conservationist. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,283.
Legal Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Laura Stickann is a Legal Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,222.
Urban Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Erin Shank holds the role of Urban Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,218.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Blake Stephens holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,195.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Shulse serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,184.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
Benjamin Tjepkes is a Natural History Reg. Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,170.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
Devin Barnett is a Feral Hog Trapper at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,149.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Elizabeth Overy holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,124.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Jeffrey Dierking works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Jeffrey earned $29,044 in 2023.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Brian Bealmer serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,014.
Employee Relations Manager/Conservation
Debra Thompson works as a Employee Relations Manager for Conservation. Debra earned $29,005 in 2024.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
Warren Ryan works as a GIS Specialist for Conservation. Warren earned $28,976 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Christian Goodson holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,957.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Rachel Vanausdall serves as a Scientist. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,948.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Tyler Brown is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $28,944.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Sanjeev Sharma serves as a GIS Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,931.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Brandon Brakeall holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,899.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Cole Neibauer serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,821.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Darby Herbst is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $28,814.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Bobby Garrett serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,814.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
Carol Hunt is a Regional Business Manager at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $28,814.
Resource Planning Coordinator/Conservation
Kolt Johnston holds the role of Resource Planning Coordinator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,800.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Kyle Knehans is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $28,800.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Judith Farnsworth holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,776.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Lucas Anderson holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,749.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Makayla Keith serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,727.