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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Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Stacy Wheatley is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $3,834.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Natalee Petersen holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,821.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Libbey Strickler serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,792.
Equipment Service Technician/Conservation
Terry Wolfe is a Equipment Service Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,780.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jessie Groninger serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,766.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Austin Shulse is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,750.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Carlie Ronzano is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $3,747.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jack Melching holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,734.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Larry Carter holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,728.
IT Application Support Assistant/Conservation
Damion Kinchens works as a IT Application Support Assistant for Conservation. Damion earned $3,713 in 2024.
Private Land Technician/Conservation
Cassondra Gibson works as a Private Land Technician for Conservation. Cassondra earned $3,693 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeremiah Myers serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,672.
Contract Technician/Conservation
Maggie Kopff holds the role of Contract Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,665.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Tyler Polley holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,654.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Grace Hathorn holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,604.
Fisheries Specialist/Conservation
Scott Starr works as a Fisheries Specialist for Conservation. Scott earned $3,598 in 2025.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Jacob Rice works as a Forester Assistant for Conservation. Jacob earned $3,582 in 2024.
Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor/Conservation
Brent Vandeloecht works as a Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor for Conservation. Brent earned $3,579 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Matthew Morin is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $3,565.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Ryan Stamm holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,563.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, John Nowotny serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,556.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jesse Nellums is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,527.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, William Barton serves as a Protection District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,517.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Sidni Hunter is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $3,507.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Cynthia Welsh is a Ast Natural History Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $3,443.
Native Landscape Specialist/Conservation
Frances Blecha holds the role of Native Landscape Specialist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,436.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Jake Hinkle works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Jake earned $3,431 in 2024.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Moira Crowell serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,426.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Slade Janes works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Slade earned $3,426 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Layton Kirmse holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,422.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
David Hasenbeck works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. David earned $3,419 in 2025.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Jarrad Jewell holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,413.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Carolyn Solomon works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Carolyn earned $3,405 in 2025.
Data Entry Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Laura Perry serves as a Data Entry Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,400.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Clay Mclaurin serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,374.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Hannah Cantin works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Hannah earned $3,361 in 2023.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Joseph Williams is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,357.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Sadie Rinck is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,325.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Alyssa Groeneveld works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Alyssa earned $3,320 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Hannah Edgar holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,318.