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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Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
David Hasenbeck works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. David earned $4,440 in 2023.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Norman Preiss holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,427.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
William Leonard is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $4,418.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Logan Marquardt works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Logan earned $4,392 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Hunter Carter works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Hunter earned $4,368 in 2025.
Sign Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Larry Nash serves as a Sign Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,345.
Private Land Technician/Conservation
Kirby Vandover is a Private Land Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $4,320.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Andrew Caldwell serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,311.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Caleb Schacher serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,287.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Linda Yarbro works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Linda earned $4,241 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Andrew Martinez is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $4,232.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
David Shanholtzer is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $4,217.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Karen Norris holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,208.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Christopher Kirkwood works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Christopher earned $4,192 in 2024.
Intern/Conservation
At Conservation, Hailey Bennett serves as a Intern. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,183.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeffrey Wren serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,155.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Austin Ryan is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $4,146.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Gala Keller holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,143.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kyle Wells holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,119.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jacob Rice is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $4,108.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Huston Spellman is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $4,103.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Nicholas Enloe serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,095.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mark Jenkins holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,095.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Taylor Scarff holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,056.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Stacia Skinner works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Stacia earned $4,045 in 2024.
Contract Supervisor/Conservation
Dennis Pehle is a Contract Supervisor at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $4,044.
Data Entry Technician/Conservation
Aubree Parkinson holds the role of Data Entry Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,039.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Eldon Grissom is a Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $4,029.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Devin Osborn is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $4,023.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Shawn Bevfoden works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Shawn earned $4,011 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jon Dehart serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,940.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Korben Tucker holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,938.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Maxwell Schneider serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,913.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Natalie Ruetz works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Natalie earned $3,908 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Christin Jackson works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Christin earned $3,905 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Mason Roam serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,888.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Vivienne Johnson serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,867.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Amber Baechle holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,859.
Infrastructure Network Specialist/Conservation
Alexander Brown holds the role of Infrastructure Network Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,848.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Verronica Lynn holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,847.