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
Lane Moody is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $34,097.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, David Niebruegge serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,995.
News Services Specialist/Conservation
Kristie Hilgedick works as a News Services Specialist for Conservation. Kristie earned $33,986 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Joshua Hagerty serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,962.
Scientist/Conservation
Kyle Winders works as a Scientist for Conservation. Kyle earned $33,956 in 2023.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
John Vogel holds the role of Natural History Reg. Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,952.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
George Smith is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,936.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Austin Monroe is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,909.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Keegan Wagner holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,904.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Stephen Davis works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Stephen earned $33,903 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dawson Wiswall is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,903.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Kevin Ferdig serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,903.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jonathan Waltemeyer works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Jonathan earned $33,903 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Abner serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,903.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ryan Holloway is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,903.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Samuel White is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,903.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Hunter Taylor is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,903.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Austin Toebben holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,903.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kayla Batdorf holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,903.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Robert Mathes holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,803.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
James Stokes works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. James earned $33,791 in 2025.
Education Outreach Specialist/Conservation
Robert Garver holds the role of Education Outreach Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,774.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Cesare Kleeman is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $33,745.
Naturalist/Conservation
Brianna Connell holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,712.
Capital Planning Software Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Nicola Phillips serves as a Capital Planning Software Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,685.
Community Forester II/Conservation
Ann Koenig is a Community Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $33,674.
Community Forester II/Conservation
Jon Skinner holds the role of Community Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,674.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Mulherin serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,597.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Andrew Putnam works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Andrew earned $33,597 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
James Schaefer is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,581.
Area Biologist/Conservation
Kayla Alexander works as a Area Biologist for Conservation. Kayla earned $33,521 in 2023.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Cheryl Becker works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Cheryl earned $33,521 in 2025.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
David Holt is a Contract Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,487.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
James Peters is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,466.
Forest Nursery Crew Leader/Conservation
Tamra Higgins works as a Forest Nursery Crew Leader for Conservation. Tamra earned $33,402 in 2025.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Abigail Stewart is a Science Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,395.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Thomas Wessel is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,310.
Engineering Design Technician/Conservation
David Hawcroft works as a Engineering Design Technician for Conservation. David earned $33,307 in 2025.
Cervid Programs Coordinator/Conservation
Jason Isabelle is a Cervid Programs Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,305.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Musick serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,268.