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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Strategic Planning Coordinator/Conservation
Audrey Beres works as a Strategic Planning Coordinator for Conservation. Audrey earned $48,246 in 2024.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
Ryan Fornkohl is a Contract Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,190.
Internal Auditor/Conservation
Catherine Lucia is a Internal Auditor at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $48,186.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Christopher Sevits works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Christopher earned $48,057 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Tim Whitehead serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,022.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Michael Waggoner holds the role of Equipment Shop Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,978.
Office Manager/Conservation
Rebecca Bucher holds the role of Office Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,882.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
James Baker works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. James earned $47,776 in 2025.
Naturalist/Conservation
Sarah Easton works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Sarah earned $47,770 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Dustin Turner works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Dustin earned $47,744 in 2025.
Design Services Manager/Conservation
Howard Thomas holds the role of Design Services Manager at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,741.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Truman Conner is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $47,558.
Forester/Conservation
Gary Smith works as a Forester for Conservation. Gary earned $47,380 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Tracy Ritter serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,343.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Dustin Kelly is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $47,316.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
Shannon Walters is a Office Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $47,284.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Clayton O'Quinn holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,229.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Brody Mckee holds the role of Forester Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,157.
Forester/Conservation
Christopher Berg is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $47,146.
Designer/Conservation
Marci Porter holds the role of Designer at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,128.
Office Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Susan Hoffman serves as a Office Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,941.
Office Manager/Conservation
Robin Angelly is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $46,881.
Forester/Conservation
Lyndsey Ernat works as a Forester for Conservation. Lyndsey earned $46,853 in 2025.
Facilities Management Technician/Conservation
Tanner Macphee holds the role of Facilities Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,833.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
Darlene Hallford works as a Office Supervisor for Conservation. Darlene earned $46,832 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Rodney Smith serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,823.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Justin Faulhaber holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,800.
Realty Specialist/Conservation
James Mcguire holds the role of Realty Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,738.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Katherine Kottemann is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $46,730.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Steven King holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,730.
Naturalist/Conservation
Anna Cooke holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,701.
Carpenter/Conservation
Eric Baker is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $46,665.
Carpenter/Conservation
Theron Crawford is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $46,665.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Tammy Morre is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $46,624.
Equipment Shop Regional Superv/Conservation
William Allmon holds the role of Equipment Shop Regional Superv at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,588.
Carpenter/Conservation
At Conservation, Jordan Malone serves as a Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,576.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Nicholas Enloe works as a Assistant Hatchery Manager for Conservation. Nicholas earned $46,504 in 2025.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
Laurel Eggleston works as a Office Supervisor for Conservation. Laurel earned $46,432 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Nathaniel Fowler holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,345.
Equipment & Purchasing Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Chris Scheppers serves as a Equipment & Purchasing Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,314.