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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Stream Biologist/Conservation
Eric Rahm holds the role of Stream Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,247.
Carpenter/Conservation
Kurtis Howard is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $33,194.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Daniel Rozzel works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Daniel earned $33,147 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Halee Bressler is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,089.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Sheryl Vasquez holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,082.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Derek Loe works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Conservation. Derek earned $33,077 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Benjamin Ott holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,072.
Forester II/Conservation
Lonnie Messbarger is a Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $33,055.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Kelsey Atkinson serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,040.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kyle Dulworth holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,029.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Christopher Davidson holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,000.
Contract Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Rebecca Flessa serves as a Contract Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,981.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Chris Sieren works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Chris earned $32,975 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
David Jonaitis is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,958.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Matthew Daughtry holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,940.
Assistant GIS Specialist/Conservation
Margaret Mitchell works as a Assistant GIS Specialist for Conservation. Margaret earned $32,938 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jacob Underwood works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Jacob earned $32,934 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Michael Devito is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,915.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Tyler Ham works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. Tyler earned $32,852 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Grace Purcell holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,775.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Mollie Hitchcock serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,695.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Steven Mcguire works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Steven earned $32,668 in 2025.
News Services Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Kristie Hilgedick serves as a News Services Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,646.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Miranda Wilkinson holds the role of Wildlife Biologist Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,563.
Budget Analyst/Conservation
Michelle Mcgrath is a Budget Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $32,478.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Maggie Kopff serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,468.
Community Forester II/Conservation
Charles Conner is a Community Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $32,430.
Education Outreach Coordinator/Conservation
Robert Garver is a Education Outreach Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,388.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Evan Baker works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Evan earned $32,368 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Savanna Christensen is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,363.
Outdoor Education Center Specialist/Conservation
Keith Debow is a Outdoor Education Center Specialist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $32,304.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Craig Crisler holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,287.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
Joseph Lim is a Contract Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,251.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Silas Horn works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Silas earned $32,203 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ethan Cossey works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Ethan earned $32,166 in 2025.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Brian Mckeage holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,162.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Frank Drummond works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. Frank earned $32,147 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Adrian Smith serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,126.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Pamela Taylor holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,117.
Partner & Citizen Engagement/Conservation
At Conservation, Jennifer Rabenau serves as a Partner & Citizen Engagement. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,104.