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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Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Jason Crites is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,450.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Tilden Gale works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Tilden earned $27,403 in 2025.
Printing Production Technician/Conservation
Kevin Binkley is a Printing Production Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $27,379.
Fisheries Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Michelle Dalbey serves as a Fisheries Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,348.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Scott Tindel holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,306.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Kara Tompkins is a Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,284.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Devin Wood works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Devin earned $27,284 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Sara Sheedy works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Sara earned $27,275 in 2025.
Human Resources Specialist/Conservation
Regina Knauer is a Human Resources Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $27,257.
Forester II/Conservation
Kyle Monroe holds the role of Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,254.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Tayler Macdonald works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Tayler earned $27,242 in 2024.
News Services Coordinator/Conservation
Jill Pritchard works as a News Services Coordinator for Conservation. Jill earned $27,240 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Drew Snider serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,231.
Forester II/Conservation
Stephen Short works as a Forester II for Conservation. Stephen earned $27,178 in 2023.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Darby Niswonger holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,151.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Richard Weiman serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,148.
Budget Analyst/Conservation
Rebecca Flessa is a Budget Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $27,109.
Protection Field Chief/Conservation
Dean Harre is a Protection Field Chief at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,085.
Scientist/Conservation
Shelby Timm is a Scientist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $27,022.
Fisheries Staff Biologist/Conservation
Hannah Roos holds the role of Fisheries Staff Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,000.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Rachel Boss serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,980.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Victoria Welch holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,980.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Albert Crider holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,961.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Patrick Thompson works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Patrick earned $26,947 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Darian Hyde works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Darian earned $26,943 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Alexxander Uecker works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Alexxander earned $26,943 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Roberta Doerhoff works as a Scientist for Conservation. Roberta earned $26,930 in 2025.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
Karla Crabtree works as a Office Supervisor for Conservation. Karla earned $26,889 in 2025.
Infrastr Asset Program Analyst/Conservation
At Conservation, Benjamin Tjepkes serves as a Infrastr Asset Program Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,865.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Michael Petersen is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,848.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Tara Domzalski serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,841.
Scientist/Conservation
Robert Distefano holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,835.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Aubree Anderson is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $26,772.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Justin Gailey holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,766.
Forester II/Conservation
Tony Peper works as a Forester II for Conservation. Tony earned $26,726 in 2023.
HR Benefits Analyst/Conservation
Rachel Kinkade is a HR Benefits Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $26,697.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Kirby Vandover works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Kirby earned $26,695 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Bailey Huff works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Bailey earned $26,649 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Christopher Nichols is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,643.
GIS Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jada O'Donnell serves as a GIS Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,639.