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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Forester/Conservation
Scott Hollabaugh holds the role of Forester at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,364.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Jason Steelman is a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $71,113.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Caleb Pryor is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $70,991.
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
At Conservation, Eric Volmert serves as a Lead Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,981.
Biometrician/Conservation
Timothy Lyons works as a Biometrician for Conservation. Timothy earned $70,905 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Andrew Feistel serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,813.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Kaleb Neece holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,723.
Area Biologist/Conservation
Michael Radford is a Area Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $70,617.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Kliegel serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,604.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
James Pierson works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. James earned $70,604 in 2025.
Ecological Health Specialist/Conservation
Bryan Byrd is a Ecological Health Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $70,530.
Human Resources Specialist/Conservation
Michelle Leffert holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,502.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
Dejuan Thomas works as a Regional Business Manager for Conservation. Dejuan earned $70,381 in 2025.
Payables & Payroll Manager/Conservation
Kimberly Barnett works as a Payables & Payroll Manager for Conservation. Kimberly earned $70,338 in 2025.
Construction Inspector/Conservation
Everett Hurley is a Construction Inspector at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $70,315.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Torrance Mason holds the role of Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,297.