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
At Conservation, Thaddeus Holtsclaw serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,718.
Contract Supervisor/Conservation
Jeremy Kixmiller works as a Contract Supervisor for Conservation. Jeremy earned $49,637 in 2023.
Fisheries Programs Specialist/Conservation
Angela Corson is a Fisheries Programs Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $49,523.
Office Manager/Conservation
Linda Yarbro works as a Office Manager for Conservation. Linda earned $49,522 in 2025.
Office Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Beth Yoder serves as a Office Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,513.
Naturalist/Conservation
Nicole King works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Nicole earned $49,456 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Aaron Porter works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Aaron earned $49,368 in 2025.
Videographer/Conservation
Kevin Muenks holds the role of Videographer at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,309.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Jillian Cichon serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,283.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Brett Wheeler works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Brett earned $49,161 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Angie Volmert is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $49,123.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Gary Gorrell is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $49,123.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Steven Smith works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Steven earned $49,123 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mark Switzer is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $49,123.
Regional Resource Planner/Conservation
Lynn Schrader works as a Regional Resource Planner for Conservation. Lynn earned $49,098 in 2024.
Facilities Management Technician/Conservation
Christopher Stratton holds the role of Facilities Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,076.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Matthew Schwend works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Matthew earned $49,025 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Bradley Kunce holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,986.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Jeremy Kiger is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $48,959.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Jeff Finley is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,948.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Terry Gerke holds the role of Assistant Hatchery Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,915.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Brent Thee is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,878.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Shannon Haslag works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Shannon earned $48,864 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Samantha Clary holds the role of Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,711.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
Trula Woods holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,645.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Stephanie Smith holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,621.
Contract Technician/Conservation
Maggie Mcnerney is a Contract Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,590.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Robert Bryan holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,586.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Zachary Fox serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,544.
Fleet Manager/Conservation
Chris Scheppers works as a Fleet Manager for Conservation. Chris earned $48,488 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
Jonathan Notch is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,488.