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 27
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Aaron Porter works as a Private Land Conservationist for Conservation. Aaron earned $49,368 in 2025.
Videographer/Conservation
Kevin Muenks holds the role of Videographer at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,309.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Jillian Cichon serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,283.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Brett Wheeler works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Brett earned $49,161 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Angie Volmert is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $49,123.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Gary Gorrell is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $49,123.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Steven Smith works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Steven earned $49,123 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mark Switzer is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $49,123.
Regional Resource Planner/Conservation
Lynn Schrader works as a Regional Resource Planner for Conservation. Lynn earned $49,098 in 2024.
Facilities Management Technician/Conservation
Christopher Stratton holds the role of Facilities Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,076.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Matthew Schwend works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Matthew earned $49,025 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Bradley Kunce holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,986.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Jeremy Kiger is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $48,959.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Jeff Finley is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,948.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Terry Gerke holds the role of Assistant Hatchery Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,915.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Brent Thee is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,878.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Shannon Haslag works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Shannon earned $48,864 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Samantha Clary holds the role of Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,711.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
Trula Woods holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,645.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Stephanie Smith holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,621.
Contract Technician/Conservation
Maggie Mcnerney is a Contract Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,590.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Robert Bryan holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,586.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Zachary Fox serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,544.
Fleet Manager/Conservation
Chris Scheppers works as a Fleet Manager for Conservation. Chris earned $48,488 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
Jonathan Notch is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,488.
Strategic Planning Coordinator/Conservation
Audrey Beres works as a Strategic Planning Coordinator for Conservation. Audrey earned $48,246 in 2024.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
Ryan Fornkohl is a Contract Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $48,190.
Internal Auditor/Conservation
Catherine Lucia is a Internal Auditor at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $48,186.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Christopher Sevits works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Christopher earned $48,057 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Tim Whitehead serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,022.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Michael Waggoner holds the role of Equipment Shop Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,978.
Office Manager/Conservation
Rebecca Bucher holds the role of Office Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,882.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
James Baker works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. James earned $47,776 in 2025.
Naturalist/Conservation
Sarah Easton works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Sarah earned $47,770 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Dustin Turner works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Dustin earned $47,744 in 2025.
Design Services Manager/Conservation
Howard Thomas holds the role of Design Services Manager at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,741.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Truman Conner is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $47,558.
Forester/Conservation
Gary Smith works as a Forester for Conservation. Gary earned $47,380 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Tracy Ritter serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,343.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Dustin Kelly is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $47,316.