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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Regional Infrastruct Maintenance Sup/Conservation
Chris Theis is a Regional Infrastruct Maintenance Sup at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $28,684.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeremy Pulley serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,635.
Lead Circulation Technician/Conservation
Laura Scheuler is a Lead Circulation Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $28,623.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Andrew Carmack works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Andrew earned $28,599 in 2023.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Steven Noll works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. Steven earned $28,574 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Ashleigh Mccullough works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Ashleigh earned $28,562 in 2024.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Christina Arnold holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,492.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Keithley Ford is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $28,489.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Eric Dennis works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Eric earned $28,482 in 2023.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Heather Parks serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,458.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Meagan Duffee-Yates holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,440.
Statewide Recreational Use Crd/Conservation
Tyler Blake is a Statewide Recreational Use Crd at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $28,410.
Equipment Shop Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Anthony Goetz serves as a Equipment Shop Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,402.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
David Knuth holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,351.
Natural Resource Assistant/Conservation
Sarah Weekes is a Natural Resource Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $28,251.
Office Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Kelly Reinkemeyer serves as a Office Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,249.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Cory Gregg is a Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $28,215.
Digital Media Producer/Conservation
At Conservation, Kevin Muenks serves as a Digital Media Producer. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,200.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Dylan Buschmann serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,170.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Hayden Towner holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,147.
Science Section Chief/Conservation
Deborah Hudman works as a Science Section Chief for Conservation. Deborah earned $28,146 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Daniel Naber is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $28,118.
Data Entry Technician/Conservation
Emily Michaelree works as a Data Entry Technician for Conservation. Emily earned $28,097 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
Jeffrey Bakameyer is a Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $28,059.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Denise Otto serves as a Fisheries Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,056.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Richard Bredesen works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. Richard earned $28,043 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Ryan Lueckenhoff serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,035.
Legal Secretary/Conservation
Laura Stickann is a Legal Secretary at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $28,032.
Forester/Conservation
Trent Teegarden is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $28,017.
Stream Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Hannah Roos serves as a Stream Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,011.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Mark Mclain holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,008.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Malanna Johnston is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $27,965.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Rachel Williams holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,963.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Tristen Crain serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,957.
Assistant GIS Analyst/Conservation
Brooke Colen is a Assistant GIS Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $27,943.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Whitley Hayes works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Whitley earned $27,939 in 2025.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Salvador Mondragon holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,923.
Office Manager/Conservation
Cheryl Otte is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $27,922.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Andrea Schuetz works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Andrea earned $27,895 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Aimee Coy serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,891.