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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Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Andrew Cowell holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,572.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Cliff Wilson holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,535.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Kyle Case serves as a Assistant Hatchery Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,521.
Forester II/Conservation
Jeffrey Trantham is a Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $25,507.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Craig Williamson works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. Craig earned $25,501 in 2023.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Nathan Jobe holds the role of Protection Section Chief at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,490.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Jan Dellamano is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $25,487.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jane Wyatt serves as a Naturalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,427.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
Kurt Birchenough holds the role of GIS Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,360.
Fisheries Specialist/Conservation
Allison Leisenring works as a Fisheries Specialist for Conservation. Allison earned $25,350 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Grace Korhammer holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,255.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Cassondra Gibson works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Cassondra earned $25,200 in 2023.
Duplicating Equipment Oper II/Conservation
At Conservation, Megan Kinkade serves as a Duplicating Equipment Oper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,151.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Lusti Hall works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Lusti earned $25,134 in 2025.
Equipment Service Technician/Conservation
Brandon Hunter works as a Equipment Service Technician for Conservation. Brandon earned $25,126 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Sandra Ipock is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $25,099.
Carpenter/Conservation
Samantha Kelley works as a Carpenter for Conservation. Samantha earned $25,099 in 2025.
Equipment Service Technician/Conservation
Ian Dobkins works as a Equipment Service Technician for Conservation. Ian earned $25,077 in 2024.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Samantha Clary holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,053.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Dippel serves as a Fisheries Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,049.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Andrew Wofford holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,049.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Nicole Walker holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,046.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dustin Harris holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,027.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
James Borowiak works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. James earned $24,959 in 2023.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
John Rowden holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,955.
Forester II/Conservation
David Doyle works as a Forester II for Conservation. David earned $24,934 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Juliana Avalos holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,927.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, Robert Rives serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,903.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Chaz Jesiolowski serves as a Contract Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,819.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Michael Allen is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,764.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Alex Chilson serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,761.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Katherine English works as a Science Assistant for Conservation. Katherine earned $24,718 in 2025.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Blake Friedrich works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Blake earned $24,702 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
James Tandy holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,693.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Anthony Mangun-Goddard is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,686.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Luke Wehmhoff holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,628.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Danielle Garrett works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Danielle earned $24,613 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Nicholas Shortt holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,600.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Alton Burns is a Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,590.
Scientist/Conservation
Darren Thornhill holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,503.