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 Crew Leadr/Conservation
Lucas Fox holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,257.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Haeley Eichler works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Haeley earned $46,226 in 2025.
Human Resources Technician/Conservation
Floyd Finch is a Human Resources Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $46,054.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Dreyton Grissom is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $46,035.
Carpenter/Conservation
Waylon Woolsey works as a Carpenter for Conservation. Waylon earned $45,968 in 2025.
Naturalist/Conservation
Sara Caywood is a Naturalist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,885.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Alexander Walker works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Alexander earned $45,790 in 2025.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Christine Boyd holds the role of Conservation Agent II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,790.
IT Support Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Haslag serves as a IT Support Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,782.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Dirk Otterstein works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Dirk earned $45,773 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Austin Thompson is a Wildlife Biologist Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,760.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, Anna Nordwald serves as a Naturalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,651.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Wendy Crase serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,609.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Thomas Huffmon is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $45,583.
Forest Nursery Crew Leader/Conservation
Matthew Elledge works as a Forest Nursery Crew Leader for Conservation. Matthew earned $45,582 in 2025.
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
Ralph Hudlemeyer holds the role of Lead Carpenter at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,509.
Naturalist/Conservation
Lauren Baker holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,488.
Naturalist/Conservation
Matthew Cavanaugh works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Matthew earned $45,430 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Colin Wilson holds the role of Equipment Shop Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,430.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Terry Head is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,273.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Patrick Young is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,242.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Trina Wash serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,207.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Brandon Grass is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,195.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Stephen Kistner works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Stephen earned $45,183 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Daryl Hunter holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,182.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
Caitlin Morgan is a Human Resources Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,076.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Kathy Bates holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,063.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Samuel Purkis holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,056.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Gregory Gibson holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,038.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Dustin Mccleary works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Dustin earned $45,038 in 2025.
Communications Manager/Conservation
Lucas Bond is a Communications Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,937.
Scientist/Conservation
Ryan Mcginty holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,893.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Benjamin Bardot is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,889.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Kyle Dick is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,889.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Drew Miller holds the role of Conservation Agent II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,889.
Contract Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kimberly Devine serves as a Contract Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,877.
Office Manager/Conservation
Judith Witte is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,876.
Permits Manager/Conservation
Robert Bess is a Permits Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,655.
Pump Repair Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Clay Ridenhour serves as a Pump Repair Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,591.
Hris Coordinator/Conservation
Susan Schuenemeyer is a Hris Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,509.