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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Facilities Superintendent/Conservation
At Conservation, Kent Fischer serves as a Facilities Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,402.
Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation
Darren Thornhill works as a Science Unit Supervisor for Conservation. Darren earned $87,369 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
David Niebruegge holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,353.
Policy Coordinator/Conservation
Jennifer Campbell holds the role of Policy Coordinator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,144.
Legislative Liaison/Conservation
At Conservation, Timothy Graven serves as a Legislative Liaison. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,142.
Nature Center Manager/Conservation
Scott Sarantakis is a Nature Center Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $87,100.
Administrative Manager/Conservation
Paul Durr is a Administrative Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $87,091.
Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor/Conservation
Stephen Hoel is a Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $86,861.
Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor/Conservation
James Barton holds the role of Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,861.
Application Development Specialist/Conservation
Mark Ashcraft is a Application Development Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $86,611.
Nature Center Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Kevin Lohraff serves as a Nature Center Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,574.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Kevin Dixon is a Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $86,509.
Digital Media Producer/Conservation
Margaret Craft works as a Digital Media Producer for Conservation. Margaret earned $86,393 in 2025.
Enterprise Information Archtct/Conservation
Ricardo Morris works as a Enterprise Information Archtct for Conservation. Ricardo earned $86,371 in 2025.
Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Kasey Whiteman serves as a Science Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,364.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Chris Daniel holds the role of District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,256.
Chief Aircraft Pilot/Conservation
Travis Erickson is a Chief Aircraft Pilot at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $86,249.
Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Timothy Kavan serves as a Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,108.
District Supervisor/Conservation
James Roy works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. James earned $85,999 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Johnathan Ackerson holds the role of District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,927.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Jeffrey Esely holds the role of District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,927.
Private Land Programs Supervisor/Conservation
Lisa Potter is a Private Land Programs Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,890.
District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Preston Mabry serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,778.
Infrastructure Network Specialist/Conservation
Brian Ridenhour is a Infrastructure Network Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,711.
Protection Field Chief/Conservation
Travis Mclain is a Protection Field Chief at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $85,648.
Aircraft Mechanic/Conservation
Michael Beul is a Aircraft Mechanic at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,466.
Forestry Program Certification/Conservation
Martin Calvert holds the role of Forestry Program Certification at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,466.
Information Technician Field Support Specialist/Conservation
Donald Burns holds the role of Information Technician Field Support Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,466.
Regional Resource Planner/Conservation
Anthony Pratt is a Regional Resource Planner at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,466.
Scientist/Conservation
Janet Haslerig works as a Scientist for Conservation. Janet earned $85,466 in 2025.
Wildlife Damage Biologist/Conservation
Scott Mcwilliams holds the role of Wildlife Damage Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,466.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Jason Braunecker holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,452.
Information Technician Field Support Specialist/Conservation
Patrick Rigby is a Information Technician Field Support Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,329.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Kimberly Ohrenberg works as a Protection District Supervisor for Conservation. Kimberly earned $85,282 in 2025.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Willie Carr holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,255.
Regional Infrastruct Maintenance Sup/Conservation
Stephen Conway is a Regional Infrastruct Maintenance Sup at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,194.
Regional Resource Management Supervisor/Conservation
John George works as a Regional Resource Management Supervisor for Conservation. John earned $85,114 in 2025.
IT User Support Supervisor/Conservation
Kendall Benton is a IT User Support Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,050.
Scientist/Conservation
Thomas Treiman holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,856.
Protection Regional Supervisor/Conservation
Gary Miller works as a Protection Regional Supervisor for Conservation. Gary earned $84,708 in 2024.