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
Noah Obester works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Noah earned $30,532 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
William Connolly works as a Wildlife Biologist Assistant for Conservation. William earned $30,525 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Harold Land holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,511.
Naturalist/Conservation
Shelly Colatskie holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,427.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Josh Cussimanio holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,402.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Anne Fulton works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Anne earned $30,357 in 2024.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Laroy Smith serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,342.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Craig Putnam holds the role of Wildlife Biologist Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,339.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Andres Vernelus is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $30,330.
Database Specialist/Conservation
Julie Fleming is a Database Specialist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $30,322.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Matthew Curry is a Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,320.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
Laura Buchanan is a Contract Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $30,319.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Drew Meyer serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,261.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mariela Vazquez works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Mariela earned $30,196 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
Aaron Holsapple holds the role of Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,127.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Kelsey Brown holds the role of Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,104.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Luann Conway is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $30,034.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Malcolm Debroeck works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Malcolm earned $30,018 in 2024.
Resource Planning Specialist/Conservation
Kolt Johnston works as a Resource Planning Specialist for Conservation. Kolt earned $30,015 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, David Vance serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,926.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Danielle Goodman works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Danielle earned $29,920 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Lia Heppermann serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,850.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
At Conservation, David Maddux serves as a Feral Hog Trapper. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,838.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mark Peper works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Mark earned $29,820 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Kenneth Leverich serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,753.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Timothy Millikin works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Timothy earned $29,744 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathan Stover serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,727.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Isaac Abbott works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Isaac earned $29,727 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Ronald James holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,689.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
James Mosley holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,643.
Naturalist/Conservation
Samantha Grove works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Samantha earned $29,619 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ryan Head works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Ryan earned $29,613 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Countri Kerby is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,598.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Timothy Powell is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,592.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathan Mechlin serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,560.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Kaleb Johnson holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,515.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Katherine Ward works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Katherine earned $29,507 in 2023.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Matthew Engel works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Matthew earned $29,484 in 2023.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Shane Bush serves as a Fisheries Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,459.
Office Manager/Conservation
Kathryn Hetherington is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,428.