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
Walter Bicklein is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $17,796.
Electrical Engineer/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeffrey Krumm serves as a Electrical Engineer. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,775.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Tristen Crain is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $17,769.
Partner Engagement Coordinator/Conservation
Emily Schrader works as a Partner Engagement Coordinator for Conservation. Emily earned $17,716 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Plunkett serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,707.
Scientist/Conservation
Vincent Travnichek is a Scientist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $17,689.
Policy Coordinator/Conservation
Audrey Beres is a Policy Coordinator at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $17,666.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, John Coleman serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,658.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ryker Grove is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $17,650.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Collins serves as a Conservation Agent II. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,647.
Deisgner/Editor/Conservation
Amanda Degraffenreid holds the role of Deisgner/Editor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,645.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Kaitlin Hodge serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,638.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Randy Luadzers works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Randy earned $17,626 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Shawn Pennington holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,605.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, William Bickhaus serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,595.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Nicholus Patterson holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,498.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Kaleb Neece works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Kaleb earned $17,497 in 2024.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Andrew Feistel is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $17,497.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Caleb Pryor is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $17,497.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Deborah Campbell holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,474.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Caleb Bolin holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,473.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mitchel Houghton holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,435.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Timothy Saxer is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $17,422.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
Benjamin Hawkins works as a Feral Hog Trapper for Conservation. Benjamin earned $17,391 in 2025.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
At Conservation, Landon Rennie serves as a Feral Hog Trapper. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,391.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Connor Kurz holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,355.
Editor/Conservation
David Spear holds the role of Editor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,352.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Michael Schwalbert works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Michael earned $17,336 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Erron Jones serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,331.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Alonso Angel Gonzales works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Alonso earned $17,328 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Jessica Levan works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Jessica earned $17,232 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Larry Vaughn works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Larry earned $17,227 in 2024.
Financial Analyst/Conservation
Joyce Higgins holds the role of Financial Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,196.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Storm Clarke holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,180.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Kevin Weavers holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,175.
Aircraft Mechanic/Conservation
Steven Wilbers is a Aircraft Mechanic at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $17,162.
Carpenter/Conservation
Christopher Adams works as a Carpenter for Conservation. Christopher earned $17,151 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Finn Combes serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,137.
IT Applications Support Technician/Conservation
Chandler Miller works as a IT Applications Support Technician for Conservation. Chandler earned $17,109 in 2023.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Frances Blecha works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Frances earned $17,100 in 2025.