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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Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Jack Honeycutt holds the role of Equipment Shop Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,872.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Sarah Elrod works as a Conservation Educator for Conservation. Sarah earned $50,841 in 2025.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Caleb Bolin holds the role of Science Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,825.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Courtney Krieg works as a Science Specialist for Conservation. Courtney earned $50,825 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Andrew Turner holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,825.
Carpenter/Conservation
Bradley Stockman is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $50,818.
Wildlife Artist/Conservation
Matt Byrde holds the role of Wildlife Artist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,806.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Mitchel Houghton holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,760.
Carpenter/Conservation
Kevin Marshall is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $50,752.
Naturalist/Conservation
Jessie Ballard holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,689.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Dennis Underwood is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $50,655.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Bobby Toombs works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Bobby earned $50,655 in 2025.
Infrastr Asset Program Analyst/Conservation
Riyaz Pathan holds the role of Infrastr Asset Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,637.
Carpenter/Conservation
Jason Widhalm is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $50,604.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Caleb Stewart holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,600.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Brittany Harried serves as a Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,596.
Regional Administrator/Conservation
Julianne Stone works as a Regional Administrator for Conservation. Julianne earned $50,560 in 2024.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Jessica Filla holds the role of Conservation Agent I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,522.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
James Cheek works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. James earned $50,481 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Clark Foster is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $50,455.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
Lisa San Diego works as a Natural History Reg. Biologist for Conservation. Lisa earned $50,433 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Meghan Lawler works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Meghan earned $50,407 in 2025.
Engineering Design Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Grant Pestle serves as a Engineering Design Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,391.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Derick Childers holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,371.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Louis Watkins serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,367.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Jonathan Fusaro is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $50,364.
Naturalist/Conservation
Wendy Lott holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,319.
Sign Shop Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Jason Sercl serves as a Sign Shop Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,318.
Office Manager/Conservation
Christina Wales works as a Office Manager for Conservation. Christina earned $50,282 in 2025.
Contract Technician/Conservation
Kimberly Bax works as a Contract Technician for Conservation. Kimberly earned $50,227 in 2025.
Office Manager/Conservation
Elaine Barkley holds the role of Office Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,211.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
Timothy Smith is a Office Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $50,197.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Nathan Morfeld works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Nathan earned $50,078 in 2025.
Assistant Outdoor Education Center Manager/Conservation
James Keefer works as a Assistant Outdoor Education Center Manager for Conservation. James earned $50,037 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
Hayden Dorrell is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $50,036.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Jeffrey Cantrell holds the role of Conservation Educator at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,919.
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
Michael Hays works as a Lead Carpenter for Conservation. Michael earned $49,840 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Diana Bray holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,798.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Julie Sharon serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,778.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
Crystal Allen holds the role of Office Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,764.