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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Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Elijah Hamilton works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Elijah earned $1,132 in 2024.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Leon Peterson serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,131.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Hannah Shapiro works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Hannah earned $1,113 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Jayden Klund is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $1,096.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Grace Korhammer serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,096.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Shawn Hawks holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,096.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Robert Clarkson serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,092.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Lisa San Diego works as a Ast Natural History Biologist for Conservation. Lisa earned $1,089 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Kari Cunningham works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Kari earned $1,078 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Sara Lancaster works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Sara earned $1,074 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Colt Acton works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Colt earned $1,014 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kody Taylor is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $1,000.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Hunter Harris works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Hunter earned $996 in 2023.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Madeline Showers works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Madeline earned $993 in 2024.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Max Valkner works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Max earned $984 in 2024.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Katherine English holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $959.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jacob Bay is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $954.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Michael Rogers works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Michael earned $937 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Harley Whitaker works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Harley earned $931 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Terry Hanson is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $928.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Samuel Tummons holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $899.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Amy Anderson is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $891.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Chelsea Cook holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $865.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Devan Rohn serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $859.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Edward Horack holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $839.
Construction Project Manager/Conservation
Jeffrey Gates works as a Construction Project Manager for Conservation. Jeffrey earned $837 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Brantley Dennison is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $835.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Emile Ellingsworth works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Emile earned $805 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dale Sykes is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $801.
Intern/Conservation
At Conservation, Kaitlyn Davis serves as a Intern. Their 2023 pay totaled $777.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Anthony Ford serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $770.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Ryan serves as a Assistant Hatchery Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $765.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Christian Goodson holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $755.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
William Morrissey holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $741.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mary Potts holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $709.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Jilian Schneble is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $699.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Kennadie Crowe holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $685.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Nicholus Patterson holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $683.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
David Myers is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $675.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jesse Laseter holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $675.