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 18
Branch Office Manager/Conservation
Stephanie Marshall is a Branch Office Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $59,366.
Scientist/Conservation
Tyler Ham works as a Scientist for Conservation. Tyler earned $59,351 in 2025.
Wetland Services Biologist/Conservation
Craig Putnam is a Wetland Services Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $59,340.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Ben Chapman is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $59,287.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Andrew Glen serves as a Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,221.
Forester/Conservation
Adam Bale works as a Forester for Conservation. Adam earned $59,208 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Nicholas Oakley holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,169.
Scientist/Conservation
Joshua Abner is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $59,146.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Brixey serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,013.
Forester/Conservation
Michel Hartmann holds the role of Forester at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,007.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Mark Kaiser works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Conservation. Mark earned $58,989 in 2025.
Contract Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Ashley Ballard serves as a Contract Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,815.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Shane Strommer serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,805.
Photographer/Conservation
David Stonner holds the role of Photographer at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,802.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Sally Hancock is a Conservation Educator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $58,738.
Community Forester/Conservation
Taylor Neff holds the role of Community Forester at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,712.
Community Forester/Conservation
Jennifer Behnken holds the role of Community Forester at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,706.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Phillip Boyer serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,706.
Federal Aid Specialist/Conservation
Rachael Abney is a Federal Aid Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $58,704.
Infrastr Asset Program Analyst/Conservation
Dennis Mungai holds the role of Infrastr Asset Program Analyst at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,671.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Scott Sarantakis works as a Conservation Educator for Conservation. Scott earned $58,608 in 2023.
Science Program Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Kristen Heath-Acre serves as a Science Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,527.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Christopher Landstad holds the role of Assistant Hatchery Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,510.
Scientist/Conservation
Jon Podoliak is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $58,503.
Forester/Conservation
Nathan Skinner is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $58,405.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Jake Hinkle holds the role of Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,341.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
Nima Zamanzadeh holds the role of GIS Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,331.
Human Resources Specialist/Conservation
Grace Abbott is a Human Resources Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $58,331.
Scientist/Conservation
Alexandra Morphew is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $58,331.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Holly Whitacre holds the role of Conservation Educator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,317.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
At Conservation, Cliff Wilson serves as a Private Land Conservationist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,293.
Hatchery Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Jason Edwards serves as a Hatchery Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,257.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Heather Garrison works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. Heather earned $58,203 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Jeffrey Miller works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Jeffrey earned $58,131 in 2025.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
Anna Kittrell-Poehlein works as a Regional Business Manager for Conservation. Anna earned $58,119 in 2025.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Nathan Ingle works as a Conservation Agent I for Conservation. Nathan earned $58,108 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Craig Campbell serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,107.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
Jennifer Sachs holds the role of Regional Business Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,058.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
At Conservation, Jesse Chism serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,058.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Nathan Wiggans is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $58,058.