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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Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Alexandra Watkins is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $7,713.
Hunter Ed/Shooting Range Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Justin Mcguire serves as a Hunter Ed/Shooting Range Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,706.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Bigler serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,694.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Gunnar Taylor works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Gunnar earned $7,689 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Christian White serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,687.
Scientist/Conservation
Andrew Raedeke is a Scientist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $7,679.
Forester/Conservation
Courtney Horn holds the role of Forester at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,656.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Hunter Shults serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,650.
Forest Nursery Crew Leader/Conservation
Clarissia Kinserlow is a Forest Nursery Crew Leader at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $7,640.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Caleb Stultz works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Caleb earned $7,635 in 2025.
Intern/Conservation
Jack Baylor holds the role of Intern at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,604.
Intern/Conservation
Troy Beilsmith works as a Intern for Conservation. Troy earned $7,602 in 2023.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Stella Cordrey is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $7,589.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Megan Ryba works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Megan earned $7,560 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Logan Carter serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,556.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Wyatt Berhorst works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Wyatt earned $7,538 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Anja Browner serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,532.
Construction Project Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Benjamin Rankin serves as a Construction Project Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,521.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Lonnie Messbarger serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,518.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Sean Gordon holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,500.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
D'Arcy George works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. D'Arcy earned $7,485 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Connor Gauldin holds the role of Science Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,483.
Intern/Conservation
Addison Bloom works as a Intern for Conservation. Addison earned $7,448 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Loren Cunningham works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Loren earned $7,447 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Parker Rice serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,432.
Intern/Conservation
Samuel Hentges is a Intern at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $7,422.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Brigid Niemeyer holds the role of Science Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,412.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Joseph Antonacci holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,403.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Eavan Gardner works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Eavan earned $7,395 in 2023.
IT Application Support Assistant/Conservation
Katherine Larivee holds the role of IT Application Support Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,382.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Wesley Causey serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,365.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Yonah Bennett serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,356.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
James Crane holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,355.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Madegan Morrison is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $7,325.
Intern/Conservation
At Conservation, Asher Ferguson serves as a Intern. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,318.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Troy Tallman works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Troy earned $7,311 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Peyton Redinger holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,304.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Gunnar Mccrary holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,301.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Melissa Parks holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,296.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Leah Landon serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,294.