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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Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Jonathan Mcculley holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,559.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Hayley Johnston serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,535.
Contract Technician/Conservation
Kathy Adamson holds the role of Contract Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,532.
Assistant Outdoor Education Center Manager/Conservation
Kurt Otterstein works as a Assistant Outdoor Education Center Manager for Conservation. Kurt earned $53,501 in 2024.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Nathan Cannon is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $53,484.
Forester/Conservation
Samuel Kosark works as a Forester for Conservation. Samuel earned $53,475 in 2025.
Environmental Compliance Speci/Conservation
At Conservation, Jonathan Goforth serves as a Environmental Compliance Speci. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,421.
Naturalist/Conservation
Jordanya Raos works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Jordanya earned $53,415 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, David Mann serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,404.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Nathaniel Umphrey holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,399.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Sarah Ettinger-Dietzel works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Sarah earned $53,373 in 2025.
Public Involvement Coordinator/Conservation
Michele Baumer is a Public Involvement Coordinator at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $53,303.
Payroll Technician/Conservation
Dawna Keilholz is a Payroll Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $53,248.
Media Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Madeline Fennewald serves as a Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,236.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Kenneth Carlyle works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Conservation. Kenneth earned $53,212 in 2025.
Human Resources Specialist/Conservation
Iuesha Wright-Crowder holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,168.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Taylor Bookout serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,166.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
At Conservation, Cassandra Allen serves as a Private Land Conservationist. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,157.
Carpenter/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Blanks serves as a Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,145.
Contract Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Carrie Seabaugh serves as a Contract Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,140.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Courtney Green works as a Conservation Educator for Conservation. Courtney earned $53,082 in 2025.
IT Support Technician/Conservation
Joseph Robinson is a IT Support Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $53,014.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Brandon Brooke works as a Science Specialist for Conservation. Brandon earned $53,008 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Brandon Hodges works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Brandon earned $52,995 in 2025.
Office Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Amy Coulliette serves as a Office Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,989.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Brandon Pogue is a Equipment Shop Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $52,941.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Annie Hentschke is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $52,941.
Outdoor Education Center Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Noah Brocato serves as a Outdoor Education Center Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,933.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
William Neuenschwander works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. William earned $52,911 in 2025.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, Rebecca Rodriguez-Anderson serves as a Naturalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,881.
Media Specialist/Conservation
Erin Woodiel works as a Media Specialist for Conservation. Erin earned $52,845 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Timothy Wolfe serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,809.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Keith Ringler works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Keith earned $52,764 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Reid Viegut serves as a Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,733.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
At Conservation, Corey Cross serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,727.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Dixon serves as a Private Land Conservationist. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,707.