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
William Crain is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,988.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Cassandra Messer holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,984.
Capital Planning Software Coor/Conservation
Nicola Phillips is a Capital Planning Software Coor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,974.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Kevin Hedgpeth is a Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,941.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Richard Horton is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,902.
Contract Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Anna Kittrell-Poehlein serves as a Contract Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,864.
Fisheries Staff Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Eric Rahm serves as a Fisheries Staff Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,854.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Kara Tvedt works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Kara earned $31,853 in 2023.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Derek Cole serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,749.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Scott Fisher holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,675.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Shaun Mason holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,634.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Kamryn Wittkop is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,612.
Volunteer Water Quality Cord/Conservation
April Sevy works as a Volunteer Water Quality Cord for Conservation. April earned $31,582 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Carter Roderman works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Carter earned $31,555 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, Stuart Glenn serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,555.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Travis Moore works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Travis earned $31,542 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
John Pinkowski works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. John earned $31,536 in 2023.
Education District Supervisor/Conservation
Marty Marsh holds the role of Education District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,535.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
James Ebbesmeyer works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. James earned $31,529 in 2023.
Federal Aid Analyst/Conservation
Alesha Hahn is a Federal Aid Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,443.
Forester II/Conservation
Shane Rice works as a Forester II for Conservation. Shane earned $31,425 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Ryan Tackett serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,398.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Lee Howard serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,367.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Jonathan Briggs serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,306.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Willow Newman holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,238.
Media Specialist/Conservation
George Graham works as a Media Specialist for Conservation. George earned $31,215 in 2024.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Sarah Peper is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,184.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Michael Potter holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,166.
Safety Supervisor/Conservation
John Gray holds the role of Safety Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,162.
Forester II/Conservation
Gary Gognat holds the role of Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,142.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
James Pierson holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,142.
Forester II/Conservation
Yvette Amerman is a Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,142.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Michael Wilder is a Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,119.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Carter Bressler holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,116.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Grimes serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,093.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
China Lapach is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,033.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Ted Seiler holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,987.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Scott Voney is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,900.
Database Specialist/Conservation
Dorothy Butler is a Database Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $30,870.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Chase Dahmm works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Chase earned $30,842 in 2025.