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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Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Kyle Wofford works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Kyle earned $36,250 in 2024.
Communications Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Kathleen Lepper serves as a Communications Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,226.
Designer/Conservation
Katherine Morrow holds the role of Designer at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,219.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jordan Meyer serves as a Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,214.
Priority Habitat Specialist/Conservation
Julie Norris works as a Priority Habitat Specialist for Conservation. Julie earned $36,122 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jonah Long is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $36,015.
Naturalist/Conservation
Brandon Viera holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,977.
Interpretive Center Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Alison Bleich serves as a Interpretive Center Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,950.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Tommy Gale serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,946.
IT Support Technician/Conservation
Jonathon Mcginnis holds the role of IT Support Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,748.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jennifer Edwards holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,740.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Penny Green is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $35,728.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Avery Norris is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $35,728.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Travis Goreham holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,675.
Continuous Improvement Coordinator/Conservation
Lauren Hildreth holds the role of Continuous Improvement Coordinator at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,634.
Warehouse Services Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Daniel Coates serves as a Warehouse Services Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,617.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Shane Crites serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,533.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Destiny Smith serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,530.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Joshua Wibbenmeyer serves as a Ast Natural History Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,518.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jason Bradshaw works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jason earned $35,430 in 2025.
Office Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Joyce Carnes serves as a Office Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,408.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Tracey Prenger works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Tracey earned $35,402 in 2025.
Policy Supervisor/Conservation
David Thorne works as a Policy Supervisor for Conservation. David earned $35,375 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Carter Simkins is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $35,356.
Stream Team Program Supervisor/Conservation
Rebecca O'Hearn holds the role of Stream Team Program Supervisor at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,283.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Zachary Copeland is a Science Specialist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $35,184.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Craig Fuller is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $35,175.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Paul Cieslewicz works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Paul earned $35,172 in 2023.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Joel Critchlow holds the role of Science Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,159.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Anthony Cole holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,146.
Purchasing Supervisor/Conservation
Jessica Andres is a Purchasing Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $35,112.
Naturalist/Conservation
Lauren Voyles is a Naturalist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $35,094.
Forester II/Conservation
Steven Paes holds the role of Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,081.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Michael Petersen works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Michael earned $35,081 in 2023.
Community Forester II/Conservation
Mark Grueber holds the role of Community Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,957.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Lynndon Hanna works as a Maintenance Supervisor for Conservation. Lynndon earned $34,950 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Lucas Fox works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Lucas earned $34,861 in 2024.
Contract Technician/Conservation
Angela Kingery works as a Contract Technician for Conservation. Angela earned $34,860 in 2025.
Private Land Cons Assistant/Conservation
Joseph Bell works as a Private Land Cons Assistant for Conservation. Joseph earned $34,785 in 2025.
IT Security & Technician Section Chief/Conservation
Todd Larivee is a IT Security & Technician Section Chief at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $34,741.