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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Construction Project Manager/Conservation
Matthew Boessen is a Construction Project Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $61,958.
Application Development Specialist/Conservation
Nithin Pidugu holds the role of Application Development Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,943.
Art Department Supervisor/Conservation
Clifford White is a Art Department Supervisor at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $61,809.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
John Thomas works as a GIS Specialist for Conservation. John earned $61,707 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Bradley Graham is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $61,682.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Gale Perry is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $61,569.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Meagan Duffee-Yates works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Meagan earned $61,502 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
Alexander Bross is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $61,491.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Christopher Rice serves as a Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,449.
Office Manager/Conservation
Judith Bethel holds the role of Office Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,412.
Construction Inspector/Conservation
Benjamin Rankin holds the role of Construction Inspector at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,305.
Ecological Health Specialist/Conservation
Nathan Hubbard works as a Ecological Health Specialist for Conservation. Nathan earned $61,245 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
Stephen Short is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $61,155.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Joshua Cook serves as a GIS Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,135.
Facilities Management Technician/Conservation
Ralph Adams holds the role of Facilities Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,118.
Forester/Conservation
Lawrence Bushan is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $61,112.
Budget Manager/Conservation
Brenda Schwartze holds the role of Budget Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,075.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Ginger Miller is a Conservation Educator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $61,004.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Nicholas Lemaster works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Nicholas earned $60,986 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Bradley Graevs is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $60,951.
Web Developer/Conservation
Waseem Zeid holds the role of Web Developer at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,949.
Wildlife Program Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Kevyn Wiskirchen serves as a Wildlife Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,849.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Reese Worthington serves as a Natural History Reg. Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,678.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Bart Halley is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $60,566.
Photographer/Conservation
At Conservation, Noppadol Paothong serves as a Photographer. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,566.
Survey Superintendent/Conservation
Travis Tomson holds the role of Survey Superintendent at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,557.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathan Recktenwald serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,546.
Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Sheldon Mifflin holds the role of Hatchery Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,518.
Wildlife Program Coordinator/Conservation
Lauren Hildreth holds the role of Wildlife Program Coordinator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,511.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Andrew Rhodes holds the role of Conservation Educator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,506.
Human Resources Specialist/Conservation
David Nelson works as a Human Resources Specialist for Conservation. David earned $60,468 in 2024.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Shelly Colatskie serves as a Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,459.
Governmental Affairs Specialst/Conservation
At Conservation, Lorisa Smith serves as a Governmental Affairs Specialst. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,414.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Bradley Russell serves as a Assistant Hatchery Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,402.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Stasia Whitaker works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Stasia earned $60,367 in 2025.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Perry serves as a Assistant Hatchery Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,326.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
At Conservation, Sara Bradshaw serves as a Conservation Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,307.
Scientist/Conservation
Nathaniel Bowersock is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $60,304.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Trenton Jones is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $60,282.
Realty Technician/Conservation
Robyn Hilliard works as a Realty Technician for Conservation. Robyn earned $60,224 in 2025.