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Conservation

Source file: Missouri Accountability Portal — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$101.4M
Employees
2,410
Median total
$39,663
Highest record
$213,196

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$42,078 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$7,412
$16,348
$39,663
$61,958
$78,385

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).

Largest job titles

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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

Employees

Page 1

William Mabee

Scientist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,635
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,635
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,635

William Mabee is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $74,635.

Kyle Lorenz

District Supervisor/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,563
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,563

Kyle Lorenz works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. Kyle earned $74,563 in 2025.

Russell Hinnah

Frstry Field Programs Specialist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,458
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,458
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,458

Russell Hinnah works as a Frstry Field Programs Specialist for Conservation. Russell earned $74,458 in 2025.

Jacob Strozewski

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,455
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,455
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,455

At Conservation, Jacob Strozewski serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,455.

Benjamin Pursley

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,443
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,443
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,443

At Conservation, Benjamin Pursley serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,443.

Travis Moore

Fisheries Biologist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,443
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,443
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,443

At Conservation, Travis Moore serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,443.

Matthew Franks

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,292
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,292
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,292

Matthew Franks is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $74,292.

Charles Conner

Community Forester/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,150
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,150

At Conservation, Charles Conner serves as a Community Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,150.

William Barton

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,124
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,124

William Barton holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,124.

Jarad Milligan

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,114
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,114
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,114

Jarad Milligan is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $74,114.

Adam Doerhoff

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,102
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,102

Adam Doerhoff holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,102.

Eric Long

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,102
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,102

Eric Long holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,102.

Norman Steelman

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,102
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,102

Norman Steelman is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $74,102.

Jason Vaughn

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,102
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,102

Jason Vaughn is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $74,102.

Jason Midyett

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$74,102
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,102

Jason Midyett is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $74,102.

Anthony Elliott

Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation

2024 total comp
$74,072
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$74,072
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,072

At Conservation, Anthony Elliott serves as a Science Unit Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,072.

Brett Landwer

Scientist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,831
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,831
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,831

Brett Landwer works as a Scientist for Conservation. Brett earned $73,831 in 2025.

Nelson Dunn

IT Data Analytics Specialist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,736
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,736
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,736

At Conservation, Nelson Dunn serves as a IT Data Analytics Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,736.

Nathaniel Roudebush

Infrastructure Network Specialist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,722
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,722
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,722

Nathaniel Roudebush works as a Infrastructure Network Specialist for Conservation. Nathaniel earned $73,722 in 2025.

Andrew Bond

Chief Budget Officer/Conservation

2024 total comp
$73,668
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,668
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,668

Andrew Bond works as a Chief Budget Officer for Conservation. Andrew earned $73,668 in 2024.

Chase Wright

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,662
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,662
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,662

Chase Wright holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,662.

Brian Mckeage

Fisheries Biologist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,656
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,656
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,656

Brian Mckeage is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,656.

Jason Crites

District Supervisor/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,639
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,639
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,639

Jason Crites works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. Jason earned $73,639 in 2025.

Michael Maupin

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,603
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,603
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,603

Michael Maupin holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,603.

Robert Henry

Wildlife Biologist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,573
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,573
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,573

Robert Henry holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,573.

Alan Lamb

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,464
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,464
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,464

Alan Lamb holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,464.

Jeffrey Cantrell

Volunteer Engagement Specialist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,441
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,441
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,441

At Conservation, Jeffrey Cantrell serves as a Volunteer Engagement Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,441.

Tyler Green

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,298
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,298

Tyler Green is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,298.

Jason Volmert

Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,253
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,253
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,253

At Conservation, Jason Volmert serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,253.

Robert Crawford

Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,124
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,124

Robert Crawford is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,124.

Beth Emmerich

Scientist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,124
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,124

Beth Emmerich is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,124.

Ronald Robinson

Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,064
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,064
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,064

Ronald Robinson is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,064.

Samantha Clary

Policy Coordinator/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,028
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,028
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,028

At Conservation, Samantha Clary serves as a Policy Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,028.

Justin Pyburn

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$73,023
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,023

Justin Pyburn works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Justin earned $73,023 in 2025.

Sarah Peper

Fisheries Biologist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$72,929
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$72,929
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,929

Sarah Peper holds the role of Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,929.

David Hasler

Information Technician Field Support Specialist/Conservation

2025 total comp
$72,926
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$72,926
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,926

At Conservation, David Hasler serves as a Information Technician Field Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,926.

Daniel Vanderhoef

Conservation Agent III/Conservation

2025 total comp
$72,920
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$72,920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,920

At Conservation, Daniel Vanderhoef serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,920.

Jerry Beckett

Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation

2025 total comp
$72,896
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$72,896
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,896

Jerry Beckett is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,896.

Steven Jacobsen

Assistant Nature Center Manager/Conservation

2025 total comp
$72,884
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$72,884
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,884

Steven Jacobsen works as a Assistant Nature Center Manager for Conservation. Steven earned $72,884 in 2025.

Kurt Hentschke

Hatchery Manager/Conservation

2025 total comp
$72,875
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$72,875
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,875

Kurt Hentschke holds the role of Hatchery Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,875.