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 29
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
Ralph Hudlemeyer holds the role of Lead Carpenter at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,509.
Naturalist/Conservation
Lauren Baker holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,488.
Naturalist/Conservation
Matthew Cavanaugh works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Matthew earned $45,430 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Colin Wilson holds the role of Equipment Shop Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,430.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Terry Head is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,273.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Patrick Young is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,242.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Trina Wash serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,207.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Brandon Grass is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,195.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Stephen Kistner works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Stephen earned $45,183 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Daryl Hunter holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,182.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
Caitlin Morgan is a Human Resources Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $45,076.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Kathy Bates holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,063.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Samuel Purkis holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,056.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Gregory Gibson holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,038.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Dustin Mccleary works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Dustin earned $45,038 in 2025.
Communications Manager/Conservation
Lucas Bond is a Communications Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,937.
Scientist/Conservation
Ryan Mcginty holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,893.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Benjamin Bardot is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,889.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Kyle Dick is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,889.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Drew Miller holds the role of Conservation Agent II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,889.
Contract Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kimberly Devine serves as a Contract Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,877.
Office Manager/Conservation
Judith Witte is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,876.
Permits Manager/Conservation
Robert Bess is a Permits Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,655.
Pump Repair Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Clay Ridenhour serves as a Pump Repair Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,591.
Hris Coordinator/Conservation
Susan Schuenemeyer is a Hris Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,509.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Travis Phillips works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Travis earned $44,453 in 2025.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Kaitlyn Armentrout serves as a Forester. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,411.
Infrastr Asset Program Analyst/Conservation
Dustin Allen works as a Infrastr Asset Program Analyst for Conservation. Dustin earned $44,382 in 2025.
Public Use Data Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Kathryn Lackman serves as a Public Use Data Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,272.
Naturalist/Conservation
Jalen Holloway works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Jalen earned $44,233 in 2025.
Volunteer & Interprtv Program Crd/Conservation
Sydney Hime holds the role of Volunteer & Interprtv Program Crd at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,225.
Office Supervisor/Conservation
Angela Horvath holds the role of Office Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,164.
Construction Project Manager/Conservation
Joaquin Marquez holds the role of Construction Project Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,159.
Science Assistant/Conservation
William Casner is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,106.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Brian Hunter is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $44,052.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Matthew Tipton is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $43,964.
Naturalist/Conservation
Rachel Mandi works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Rachel earned $43,848 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Clarence Adams holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,730.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Chance Ewing holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,619.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Harold Owens works as a Maintenance Supervisor for Conservation. Harold earned $43,548 in 2025.