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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 14
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Mason Roam holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,645.
Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Brad Farwell is a Hatchery Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $66,625.
Regional Resource Planner/Conservation
Phillip Brinkley works as a Regional Resource Planner for Conservation. Phillip earned $66,579 in 2025.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Michael Patton holds the role of Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,565.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Justin Gailey serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,553.
Outreach & Communications Specialist/Conservation
Holly Dentner works as a Outreach & Communications Specialist for Conservation. Holly earned $66,542 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Brian Bokern serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,529.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
John Peine is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $66,506.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Warren Sharp serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,400.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Austin Worth holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,377.
Editor/Conservation
At Conservation, Lawrence Archer serves as a Editor. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,314.
Hatchery Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathan Storts serves as a Hatchery Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,117.
Editor/Conservation
At Conservation, Dianne Van Dien serves as a Editor. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,094.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Jeffrey Dierking works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Jeffrey earned $66,008 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Donald Bridgeman serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,930.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Brian Knipp works as a Maintenance Supervisor for Conservation. Brian earned $65,925 in 2025.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
Mindi Schamburg is a Regional Business Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $65,912.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, David Knuth serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,810.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Jeremy Pulley works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Jeremy earned $65,810 in 2025.
Science Program Coordinator/Conservation
Molly Sobotka holds the role of Science Program Coordinator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,757.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Nicholas Shortt is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $65,737.
Infrastr Asset Program Analyst/Conservation
Emily Heffner works as a Infrastr Asset Program Analyst for Conservation. Emily earned $65,732 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Katrina Knott serves as a Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,702.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Adam Mcdaniel serves as a Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,678.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Mark Mclain holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,653.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Patsy Hees works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Conservation. Patsy earned $65,551 in 2025.
Information Technician Field Support Specialist/Conservation
Alan Cook holds the role of Information Technician Field Support Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,403.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Nathan Coy works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Nathan earned $65,352 in 2025.
Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Kyle Case holds the role of Hatchery Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,287.
Environmental Compliance Speci/Conservation
At Conservation, Linda Kuhn serves as a Environmental Compliance Speci. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,204.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
At Conservation, Dwight Warnke serves as a Conservation Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,192.
Senior GIS Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Mujtaba Mohammed serves as a Senior GIS Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,168.
Partner Engagement Coordinator/Conservation
Abigail Luebbert holds the role of Partner Engagement Coordinator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,168.
Systems Analyst/Conservation
Nicholas Sievert works as a Systems Analyst for Conservation. Nicholas earned $65,168 in 2025.
Interpretive Center Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Amy Wilkinson serves as a Interpretive Center Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,162.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Sarah Reese serves as a Regional Business Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,156.
Fire Program Assistant Supervisor/Conservation
Kent Bassett holds the role of Fire Program Assistant Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,113.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Allen Ledbetter is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $65,084.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Andrew Carmack holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,078.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Krista Noel serves as a Natural History Reg. Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,041.