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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Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Salvador Mondragon serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,296.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
Jennifer Miller works as a Regional Business Manager for Conservation. Jennifer earned $64,185 in 2025.
Wildlife Damage Biologist/Conservation
Joshua Wisdom is a Wildlife Damage Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,177.
Scientist/Conservation
Aaron Hildreth is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,177.
Application Development Specialist/Conservation
Kurtis Mccammon works as a Application Development Specialist for Conservation. Kurtis earned $64,134 in 2025.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
At Conservation, Conrad Mallady serves as a Conservation Educator. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,107.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Wes Leiber holds the role of Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,052.
Purchasing Supervisor/Conservation
Jessica Fick holds the role of Purchasing Supervisor at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,022.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Donald Ziebarth works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Donald earned $63,980 in 2025.
Assistant Nature Center Manager/Conservation
Rebecca Matney works as a Assistant Nature Center Manager for Conservation. Rebecca earned $63,965 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
Jeffrey Bakameyer is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,929.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Denise Otto serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,884.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Matthew Moore is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,848.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Travis Henry works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Travis earned $63,848 in 2025.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
At Conservation, Zachary Barnes serves as a Conservation Agent II. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,750.
Wildlife Damage Biologist/Conservation
Patrice Pyatt is a Wildlife Damage Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,705.
Purchasing Service Analyst/Conservation
Matthew Wiseman is a Purchasing Service Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,693.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Aimee Coy works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Aimee earned $63,563 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Anderson serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,536.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Crystal Poole works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Crystal earned $63,507 in 2025.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Samuel Whisler is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,507.
Branch Office Manager/Conservation
Stacy Kemper works as a Branch Office Manager for Conservation. Stacy earned $63,502 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Kyle Winders serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,485.
District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Timothy Brown serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,475.
Scientist/Conservation
Thomas Boersig works as a Scientist for Conservation. Thomas earned $63,398 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Utah Elliott is a Equipment Shop Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,386.
Wildlife Damage Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Dilan Simmons serves as a Wildlife Damage Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,383.
Wildlife Diversity Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Kelly Rezac serves as a Wildlife Diversity Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,377.
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
David Grishow is a Lead Carpenter at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,302.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Kara Tompkins works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Kara earned $63,287 in 2025.
Regional Resource Planner/Conservation
Alyssa Morrison is a Regional Resource Planner at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,258.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
James Borowiak holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,139.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Meghan Zimmerschied is a Assistant Hatchery Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,115.
Protection Regional Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Joanna Bledsoe serves as a Protection Regional Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,987.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Lyle Whittaker works as a Conservation Educator for Conservation. Lyle earned $62,913 in 2025.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Jared Kelly holds the role of Conservation Agent II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,876.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Becky Robertson is a Conservation Educator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $62,833.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Casey Roberts holds the role of Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,830.
Science Program Coordinator/Conservation
Emily Tracy-Smith is a Science Program Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $62,791.
IT Desktop Specialist/Conservation
Brenda Campbell works as a IT Desktop Specialist for Conservation. Brenda earned $62,734 in 2025.