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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Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Mark Mcneely is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,787.
Ecological Health Specialist/Conservation
Keith Cordell is a Ecological Health Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,776.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Richard Phillips serves as a Contract Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,759.
Forester/Conservation
Michael Fleischhauer works as a Forester for Conservation. Michael earned $72,753 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Justin Emery holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,745.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Nathaniel Hodges holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,673.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Darrin Wood serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,661.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Christopher Ebeling holds the role of Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,659.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Kevin Lockard holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,590.
Human Resources Specialist/Conservation
Theresa Haake is a Human Resources Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,339.
Public Involvement Coordinator/Conservation
Jennifer Hoggatt is a Public Involvement Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,330.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Donald Clever holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,292.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Richard Horton is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,271.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
David Bruns is a Conservation Educator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,175.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Timothy Lake is a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,175.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Christopher Boyd is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,153.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
Aaron Hartley holds the role of Contract Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,153.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Gary Mahan is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,127.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Tony Peper serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,117.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Tillman serves as a Contract Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,103.
Nature Center Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Samuel Mccloskey serves as a Nature Center Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,101.
Media Specialist/Conservation
Daniel Zarlenga works as a Media Specialist for Conservation. Daniel earned $72,082 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Ashley Schnake serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,080.
Forester/Conservation
Shane Rice is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,069.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Brandon Lyddon is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,062.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Steven Noll is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $71,728.
Biometrician/Conservation
Adrienne Dykstra holds the role of Biometrician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,722.
Architect/Conservation
Dennis Carroll is a Architect at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $71,625.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
James Ebbesmeyer holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,600.
IT Database Administrator/Conservation
Ukamaka Ugwu is a IT Database Administrator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $71,570.
Environmental Compliance Speci/Conservation
Theresa Block works as a Environmental Compliance Speci for Conservation. Theresa earned $71,546 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
John Pinkowski holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,515.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Matthew Bryant holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,492.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Tyler Harding serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,444.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Kevin Powell holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,444.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Lexis Wilson works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Lexis earned $71,444 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Ryan Wood serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,444.
Policy Coordinator/Conservation
Jordan Meyer works as a Policy Coordinator for Conservation. Jordan earned $71,396 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Yvette Amerman serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,385.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Jerid Wilkinson holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,374.