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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Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Alysia Turnbull holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,316.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Timothy Winkler is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $5,308.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Zachary Copeland works as a Ast Natural History Biologist for Conservation. Zachary earned $5,302 in 2023.
Carpenter/Conservation
Bryan Berthiaume works as a Carpenter for Conservation. Bryan earned $5,268 in 2023.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Stanley Perry serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,246.
Social Science Program Supervisor/Conservation
Kirsten Havig holds the role of Social Science Program Supervisor at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,224.
Intern/Conservation
Sarah Abbott holds the role of Intern at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,222.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Andrew Whitlatch is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,211.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Lauren Voyles works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Lauren earned $5,191 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Natalie Lasko is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,190.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Charles Lairson holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,190.
Administrative Specialist/Conservation
Ladonna Sears works as a Administrative Specialist for Conservation. Ladonna earned $5,183 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Wade Holland is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $5,161.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
John Murphy is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,150.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jack Stevenson holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,148.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
James Baker holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,147.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
At Conservation, Ronald Martin Jr serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,133.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Alexandra King holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,127.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Kaitlyn Armentrout is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,123.
Environmental Compliance Speci/Conservation
At Conservation, Lori Gale serves as a Environmental Compliance Speci. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,112.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Bryan Robinson holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,108.
Native Landscape Specialist/Conservation
Alix Daniel is a Native Landscape Specialist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $5,097.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dylan Piccoli is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $5,094.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Kyler Reeves holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,081.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Jenna Vanbooven is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,066.
Fisheries Specialist/Conservation
Alexandra Watkins is a Fisheries Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,038.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Lauren Dirth serves as a Ast Natural History Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,980.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Keith Cordell serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,954.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Daniel Castillo holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,940.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Laura Richardson is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $4,939.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Marcus Ward is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $4,895.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Logan Gutting serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,845.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Russell Wilkins is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $4,838.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Montgomery Schroeder holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,831.
Carpenter/Conservation
At Conservation, Christopher Boyer serves as a Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,822.
Native Landscape Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Luke Bruns serves as a Native Landscape Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,819.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Dustin Kelly is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $4,775.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Timothy Powell holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,743.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Isaac Abbott is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $4,736.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Hunter Culleton holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,687.