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 Technician/Conservation
Kyle Overton works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Kyle earned $38,188 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Emily Reyelts holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,188.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kaylee Edgar works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Kaylee earned $38,188 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Jeremy Reynolds holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,163.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Gavin Rowbotham holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,108.
Deputy Director-Resource Management/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Hubbard serves as a Deputy Director-Resource Management. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,088.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Grace Korhammer works as a Science Assistant for Conservation. Grace earned $38,040 in 2025.
Naturalist/Conservation
Kristen Muelleman holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,002.
Curriculum Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Gwendolyn Parrett serves as a Curriculum Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,938.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Lanissa Post works as a Science Assistant for Conservation. Lanissa earned $37,936 in 2025.
Statewide Recreational Use Crd/Conservation
Amy Buechler holds the role of Statewide Recreational Use Crd at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,925.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Ian Osgood works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Conservation. Ian earned $37,918 in 2024.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathan Brawley serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,859.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Cline Lyle is a Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $37,858.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Colby Halley holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,809.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Patricia Yasger is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,800.
Carpenter/Conservation
Brian Adams is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $37,774.
Branch Office Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Marybeth Kixmiller serves as a Branch Office Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,768.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Shelby Stone is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $37,751.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Katelyn Gratza is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $37,721.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Craig Scroggins serves as a GIS Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,697.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, Makenzie Baker serves as a Naturalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,610.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Bailey O'Brian serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,566.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Meghan Mothershead holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,528.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Clara Burgdorf is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $37,497.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Brittany Rush serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,497.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
At Conservation, Tony Roberts serves as a Feral Hog Trapper. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,497.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Shayla Arnold works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Shayla earned $37,497 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Ryan Graessle is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $37,497.
Sign Technician/Conservation
Mary Watkins works as a Sign Technician for Conservation. Mary earned $37,497 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Brandon Hunter works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Brandon earned $37,476 in 2025.
Regional Resource Management Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, David Hoover serves as a Regional Resource Management Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,471.
Fisheries Program Angler Out/Conservation
Andrew Branson works as a Fisheries Program Angler Out for Conservation. Andrew earned $37,458 in 2025.
Fisheries Staff Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Matheney serves as a Fisheries Staff Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,458.
News Services Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Joseph Jerek serves as a News Services Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,458.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Abigail Bond holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,449.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Jonathan Olsen is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $37,449.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Anthony King works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Anthony earned $37,377 in 2023.
Policy Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Alrena Lightbourn serves as a Policy Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,324.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Ashton Anderson is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $37,301.