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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Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
Brian Towe holds the role of Feral Hog Trapper at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,123.
Human Resources Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Linda Barnes serves as a Human Resources Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,085.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Tyler Saultz holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,066.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Kaitlyn Brown holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,043.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Connor Wilson holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,043.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dale Melton works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Dale earned $40,031 in 2025.
Carpenter/Conservation
Joseph Bradshaw works as a Carpenter for Conservation. Joseph earned $40,017 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Kyle Knehans is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $39,990.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Joshua Johnson holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,921.
Curriculum Specialist/Conservation
Gwendolyn Parrett works as a Curriculum Specialist for Conservation. Gwendolyn earned $39,887 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Kathleen Mccoy is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $39,876.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Thomas Foster is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $39,846.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jason Stotler is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $39,805.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Engel serves as a Fisheries Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,803.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Kyle Spinks serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,677.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Cody Linnell works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Cody earned $39,663 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Justin Berry holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,663.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Troy Potter is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $39,663.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Katie Baysinger works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Katie earned $39,655 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ryan Farrar holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,655.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Katelyn Siedhoff serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,652.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Ashlee Huerta works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Ashlee earned $39,623 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Joshua Hagerty holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,613.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
Mitchell Boatright holds the role of Feral Hog Trapper at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,580.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Caleasa Mormann holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,556.
IT Applications Support Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Haslag serves as a IT Applications Support Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,538.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Danette Schulte is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $39,534.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
At Conservation, Caleb Garst serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,522.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
Protected (Public Safety) holds the role of Feral Hog Trapper at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,520.
Wetland Services Biologist/Conservation
Michael Mcclure works as a Wetland Services Biologist for Conservation. Michael earned $39,446 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Jennifer Mcclendon holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,370.
Office Manager/Conservation
Emily Franklin works as a Office Manager for Conservation. Emily earned $39,358 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Tyce Stratman works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Tyce earned $39,357 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Shawn Hawks serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,316.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Brittany Byram holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,312.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Ethan Walker is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $39,264.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Eric Boyer is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $39,262.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Lance Rohde serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,250.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Colt Wahl holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,226.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Caleb Stanford serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,214.