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
Caden Aborn holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,316.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Madison Witt is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $3,307.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Paul Wright works as a Protection Section Chief for Conservation. Paul earned $3,285 in 2025.
Survey Superintendent/Conservation
Stephen Dickson is a Survey Superintendent at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,283.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Cade Lyon is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $3,279.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Mirra Cornejo holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,261.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Sarah Abbott works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Sarah earned $3,251 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Madison Kuczek is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,236.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Jamie Ullom works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Jamie earned $3,236 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Grace Phillips holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,222.
Sign Technician/Conservation
Dennis Case holds the role of Sign Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,214.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Ashley Wood works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Ashley earned $3,195 in 2023.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Potter serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,195.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Ainslee Stroup is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,174.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
John Wright works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. John earned $3,174 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Rodney Vaughn is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,164.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Bergfield serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,158.
IT Applications Support Technician/Conservation
Jisifredo Deleon holds the role of IT Applications Support Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,153.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Nicolas Chavez works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Nicolas earned $3,151 in 2024.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Thomas Kulowiec serves as a GIS Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,127.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kirk Miller works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Kirk earned $3,121 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Lynne Keyes serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,098.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Marci Mcmurray works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Marci earned $3,092 in 2025.
Habitat Management Coordinator/Conservation
Michael Bill works as a Habitat Management Coordinator for Conservation. Michael earned $3,091 in 2024.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Andrew Mothershead works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Andrew earned $3,084 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Randall Null is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,065.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Timothy Herrman is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,047.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Forrest Summers works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Forrest earned $3,018 in 2024.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Emile Ellingsworth works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Emile earned $2,977 in 2023.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Paul Wright holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,969.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Breann Wolfe holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,942.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Madison Menne holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,910.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Jennifer Mckinney serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,897.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
Lori Gale works as a GIS Specialist for Conservation. Lori earned $2,896 in 2023.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Rebecca Bryant serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,882.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Jeffrey Harris works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Jeffrey earned $2,871 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
David Carter works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. David earned $2,843 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Ross Young serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,843.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Stephen Lybyer works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Stephen earned $2,843 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Emily Brinkhoff works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Emily earned $2,842 in 2024.