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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Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Shelli Cannon works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Shelli earned $2,833 in 2024.
Safety Supervisor/Conservation
Sarah Jones works as a Safety Supervisor for Conservation. Sarah earned $2,830 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Justin Faulhaber works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Justin earned $2,822 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Elaine Huff holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,822.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Cameron Gilbertson works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Cameron earned $2,820 in 2023.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Megan Greiwe works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Megan earned $2,814 in 2023.
Infrastr Asset Program Analyst/Conservation
Wade Hoover is a Infrastr Asset Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $2,807.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Clarence Adams holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,803.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Mikayla Mapes is a Ast Natural History Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $2,801.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
William Bryant is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $2,784.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Hunter Williams serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,768.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Bryan Trantham is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $2,767.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Garrison Wells serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,727.
Survey Specialist/Conservation
Charles Ramsbottom works as a Survey Specialist for Conservation. Charles earned $2,702 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Pamela Ward works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Pamela earned $2,689 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Caden Foster works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Caden earned $2,669 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Austin York is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $2,637.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Lydia Mcdonald holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,636.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Skyler Lessenden holds the role of Forester Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,635.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Troy Kile serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,568.
Fisheries Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Nafis Rayhan serves as a Fisheries Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,519.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Chandra David serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,512.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Matthew Ormsby holds the role of Ast Natural History Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,496.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Christopher Berg serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,490.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Nicole Jensen is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $2,490.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Gary Smith holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,465.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Kurt Kinion serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,443.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Tyler Polley is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $2,435.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Kyle Wells holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,434.
Intern/Conservation
At Conservation, Colin Pressy serves as a Intern. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,432.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Christina Williams serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,431.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
William Heppe is a Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $2,425.
Land Surveyor/Conservation
At Conservation, Travis Tomson serves as a Land Surveyor. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,410.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kevin Welsh serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,409.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Richard Crowe is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $2,402.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Cynthia True holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,389.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Shaun Ballard serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,365.
Office Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Donna Linnenbrink serves as a Office Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,340.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Lisa Kozieja works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Lisa earned $2,328 in 2024.
Office Manager/Conservation
Lisa Dunham is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $2,289.