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 31
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Gary Ellis works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Gary earned $41,883 in 2025.
Naturalist/Conservation
Matthew Miller holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,860.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Samuel Amerman is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $41,830.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Hughes serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,781.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Gordon Clift holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,780.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Auston Smith holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,767.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
Alek Lanter works as a Conservation Educator for Conservation. Alek earned $41,752 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Sarah Billington works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Sarah earned $41,740 in 2025.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
Alyssa Morrison holds the role of Regional Business Manager at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,711.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Kyle Dulworth is a Forester Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $41,638.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Larry Vaughn works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Larry earned $41,618 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Walter Ziebarth works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Walter earned $41,615 in 2025.
Volunteer Programs Coordinator/Conservation
Sydney Hime works as a Volunteer Programs Coordinator for Conservation. Sydney earned $41,592 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Carrie Roberds holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,590.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Lucas Nentrup is a Wildlife Biologist Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $41,572.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Bryan Trantham holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,546.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
At Conservation, James Adams serves as a Fisheries Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,527.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Dustin Harris works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Dustin earned $41,475 in 2025.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, Christopher Kirkwood serves as a Naturalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,467.
Scientist/Conservation
Jessi Urichich works as a Scientist for Conservation. Jessi earned $41,446 in 2025.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Chloe Smith is a Ast Natural History Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $41,383.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Dale Morris serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,344.
Science Assistant/Conservation
William Harris holds the role of Science Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,302.
Realty Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Johnny-Ruz Tadzhibayev serves as a Realty Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,287.
Naturalist/Conservation
Theodore Goetz works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Theodore earned $41,266 in 2025.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
Claire Battson works as a Human Resources Assistant for Conservation. Claire earned $41,261 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Colton Wilmes is a Wildlife Biologist Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $41,261.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Mary Lass is a Forester Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $41,261.
Distribution Center Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Owens serves as a Distribution Center Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,248.
Regional Recreational Use Specialist/Conservation
Tyler Blake works as a Regional Recreational Use Specialist for Conservation. Tyler earned $41,240 in 2024.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Steven Buback serves as a Natural History Reg. Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,182.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Austin Carter is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $41,172.
Community Conserv Planner/Conservation
Aisha Muhammad holds the role of Community Conserv Planner at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,139.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Brandon Wirsig serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,127.
IT Support Technician/Conservation
Chandler Miller is a IT Support Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $41,120.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
William Leonard works as a Wildlife Biologist Assistant for Conservation. William earned $41,058 in 2025.
GIS Technician/Conservation
S Kabir works as a GIS Technician for Conservation. S earned $41,058 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Cora Hatheway serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,058.
Regional Recreational Use Specialist/Conservation
Sarah Frantz is a Regional Recreational Use Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $40,963.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Arianne Messerman serves as a Scientist. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,913.