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 24
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Danita Rechkemmer holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,449.
Database Specialist/Conservation
Nina Fogel is a Database Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $52,443.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Terry Bath is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $52,424.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Clayton Lewis is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $52,348.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Megan Greiwe is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $52,329.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
James Valentine works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. James earned $52,280 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Dylan Hilts is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $52,270.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Ashlea Neill holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,269.
Hris Analyst/Conservation
Matthew Whaley works as a Hris Analyst for Conservation. Matthew earned $52,203 in 2025.
Contract Technician/Conservation
Andrew Kenner is a Contract Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $52,200.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Shelby Lovelace works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. Shelby earned $52,198 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Caleb Pemberton works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. Caleb earned $52,198 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Joseph Rasco holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,198.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Lindsey Latham works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Lindsey earned $52,198 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Benjamin Shirley works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Benjamin earned $52,198 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Nicholas Bommarito serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,144.
Scientist/Conservation
Grant Sprague holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,134.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Austin Davis holds the role of Conservation Agent I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,054.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Maria Lommel is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $52,054.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, David Shieh serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,036.
Office Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Cherie Cook serves as a Office Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,958.
Forester/Conservation
Taylor Kennemer holds the role of Forester at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,934.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
John Schulte works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. John earned $51,934 in 2025.
Wildlife Health Specialist/Conservation
Samantha Maywald is a Wildlife Health Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $51,934.
IT Sourcing & Procurement Specialist/Conservation
Catherine Cumberledge works as a IT Sourcing & Procurement Specialist for Conservation. Catherine earned $51,932 in 2025.
Naturalist/Conservation
Austin Lambert is a Naturalist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $51,879.
Volunteer Engagement Specialist/Conservation
Brian Waldrop is a Volunteer Engagement Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $51,868.
Forester/Conservation
Nicholas Decker works as a Forester for Conservation. Nicholas earned $51,868 in 2025.
Volunteer Engagement Specialist/Conservation
Carrera Coates holds the role of Volunteer Engagement Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,868.
Private Land Cons Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Hadden Wilkins serves as a Private Land Cons Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,858.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Ethan Kleekamp is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $51,771.
Payroll Technician/Conservation
Brittany Vaughn works as a Payroll Technician for Conservation. Brittany earned $51,741 in 2025.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Todd Klatt works as a Assistant Hatchery Manager for Conservation. Todd earned $51,716 in 2025.
Office Manager/Conservation
Theresa Thompson is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $51,682.
Regional Recreational Use Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Alek Lanter serves as a Regional Recreational Use Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,675.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Dominick Bono works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Dominick earned $51,644 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Kevin Hempen works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Kevin earned $51,573 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
At Conservation, Kevin Krause serves as a Fisheries Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,561.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Anthony King holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,554.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Ethan Baker holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,500.