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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Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Trent Lane holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $83,265.
Digital Media Producer/Conservation
Kipp Woods works as a Digital Media Producer for Conservation. Kipp earned $83,085 in 2025.
Education District Supervisor/Conservation
Thomas Peacher works as a Education District Supervisor for Conservation. Thomas earned $82,717 in 2025.
Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Lawrence Cornforth works as a Hatchery Manager for Conservation. Lawrence earned $82,717 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Philip Freeman works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. Philip earned $82,645 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Mark Johanson works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. Mark earned $82,645 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Jeffrey Briggler works as a Scientist for Conservation. Jeffrey earned $82,633 in 2025.
IT User Support Supervisor/Conservation
Jack Clevenger holds the role of IT User Support Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,596.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Mark Creed works as a Protection District Supervisor for Conservation. Mark earned $82,585 in 2025.
Continuous Improvement Coordinator/Conservation
Audrey Beres is a Continuous Improvement Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $82,574.
Fisheries Programs Supervisor/Conservation
Laura Ruman holds the role of Fisheries Programs Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,514.
District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Steve Orchard serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,252.
IT Project Manager/Conservation
Sara Oellerich is a IT Project Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $82,009.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
John Wright is a Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $81,971.
Biometrician/Conservation
At Conservation, Xiaoming Gao serves as a Biometrician. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,731.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Brian Shelton is a Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $81,631.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Bergfield serves as a Protection District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,563.
Policy Coordinator/Conservation
Matthew Vitello works as a Policy Coordinator for Conservation. Matthew earned $81,491 in 2025.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Darren Killian is a Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $81,487.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Danny Tallent is a Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $81,487.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Lucas Mcclamroch holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,447.
Wetland Services Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Shawn Duckworth serves as a Wetland Services Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,331.
Regional Resource Management Supervisor/Conservation
Clinton Owenby holds the role of Regional Resource Management Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,249.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Brian Harmon is a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $81,179.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Christopher Williamson works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. Christopher earned $81,134 in 2025.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Tyler Mason holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,057.
Regional Supervisor/Conservation
Brian Flowers is a Regional Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $80,943.
Protection Regional Supervisor/Conservation
Michael Jones holds the role of Protection Regional Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,786.
Protection Regional Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Kenneth Polley serves as a Protection Regional Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,709.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Zebulon Jordan is a Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $80,611.
Infrastructure Network Specialist/Conservation
Joel Wirl works as a Infrastructure Network Specialist for Conservation. Joel earned $80,588 in 2025.
Administrative Manager/Conservation
Michelle Mcgrath holds the role of Administrative Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,517.
Biometrician/Conservation
Leah Berkman works as a Biometrician for Conservation. Leah earned $80,504 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Sean Cleary holds the role of District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,365.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Jefferey Demand holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,213.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Christopher Grote serves as a Protection District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,120.
Fire Programs Coordinator/Conservation
Benjamin Webster is a Fire Programs Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $80,030.
Conserv Health Section Chief/Conservation
Sherri Russell works as a Conserv Health Section Chief for Conservation. Sherri earned $80,010 in 2024.
Editor/Conservation
Matthew Seek holds the role of Editor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,970.
Protection Programs Specialist/Conservation
Stephen Kistner holds the role of Protection Programs Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,927.