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 15
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Cory Gregg works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Cory earned $65,020 in 2025.
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeremy Burk serves as a Lead Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,958.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Eric Dennis works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. Eric earned $64,855 in 2025.
Human Resources Specialist/Conservation
Joyce Higgins holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,789.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Timothy Miller works as a Conservation Educator for Conservation. Timothy earned $64,784 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Craig Williamson is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,772.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
Susan Farrington is a Natural History Reg. Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,760.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
At Conservation, Dylan Bollig serves as a Conservation Agent II. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,755.
Distribution Center Manager/Conservation
Anthony Samson is a Distribution Center Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,748.
Naturalist/Conservation
Leah Eden works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Leah earned $64,711 in 2025.
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
Mikal Cantrell is a Lead Carpenter at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,652.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Chris Lofstrom is a Equipment Shop Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,496.
Construction Inspector/Conservation
At Conservation, Devin Higgins serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,452.
Land Surveyor in Training/Conservation
At Conservation, Steven Niekamp serves as a Land Surveyor in Training. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,448.
Community Conserv Planner/Conservation
Danielle Fox works as a Community Conserv Planner for Conservation. Danielle earned $64,439 in 2025.
Application Development Specialist/Conservation
Alexander Scott works as a Application Development Specialist for Conservation. Alexander earned $64,437 in 2025.
Budget Analyst/Conservation
Amy Barnhill is a Budget Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,417.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Salvador Mondragon serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,296.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
Jennifer Miller works as a Regional Business Manager for Conservation. Jennifer earned $64,185 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Aaron Hildreth is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,177.
Wildlife Damage Biologist/Conservation
Joshua Wisdom is a Wildlife Damage Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $64,177.
Application Development Specialist/Conservation
Kurtis Mccammon works as a Application Development Specialist for Conservation. Kurtis earned $64,134 in 2025.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
At Conservation, Conrad Mallady serves as a Conservation Educator. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,107.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Wes Leiber holds the role of Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,052.
Purchasing Supervisor/Conservation
Jessica Fick holds the role of Purchasing Supervisor at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,022.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Donald Ziebarth works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Donald earned $63,980 in 2025.
Assistant Nature Center Manager/Conservation
Rebecca Matney works as a Assistant Nature Center Manager for Conservation. Rebecca earned $63,965 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
Jeffrey Bakameyer is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,929.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Denise Otto serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,884.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Matthew Moore is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,848.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Travis Henry works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Travis earned $63,848 in 2025.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
At Conservation, Zachary Barnes serves as a Conservation Agent II. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,750.
Wildlife Damage Biologist/Conservation
Patrice Pyatt is a Wildlife Damage Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,705.
Purchasing Service Analyst/Conservation
Matthew Wiseman is a Purchasing Service Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,693.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Aimee Coy works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Aimee earned $63,563 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Anderson serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,536.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Crystal Poole works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Crystal earned $63,507 in 2025.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Samuel Whisler is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $63,507.
Branch Office Manager/Conservation
Stacy Kemper works as a Branch Office Manager for Conservation. Stacy earned $63,502 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Kyle Winders serves as a Fisheries Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,485.