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 36
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Ladonna Sears serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,091.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Kevin Blizzard is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $37,089.
Exhibits Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Susan Wachowski serves as a Exhibits Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,048.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Perry Barnes works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Conservation. Perry earned $36,938 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, George Rennison serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,936.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Kyle Jansky is a Science Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $36,932.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
John Hoover is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $36,921.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Jayden Klund is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $36,905.
Lead Circulation Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Marcia Hale serves as a Lead Circulation Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,885.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Elena Mccormick holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,823.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Wyatt Sellers holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,813.
Purchasing Manager/Conservation
Jessica Andres holds the role of Purchasing Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,804.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Chase Thorne serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,766.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Nicole Farless serves as a Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,698.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Steffanie Abel works as a Science Specialist for Conservation. Steffanie earned $36,697 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Lucas Zuklic holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,695.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Lakelen Murphy is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $36,591.
Naturalist/Conservation
Kensi Tillman holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,588.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Cody Joplin holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,479.
Infrastructure Network Specialist/Conservation
Kenny Haslag holds the role of Infrastructure Network Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,475.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Cameron Lamborn serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,458.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Michael Smallwood holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,458.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Chance Woolery works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Chance earned $36,458 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Heather Hadley serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,423.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Lewis Miller is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $36,421.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jacob Aubuchon works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jacob earned $36,411 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Drew Martin works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Drew earned $36,411 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jacob Riechers is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $36,411.
Excess Property Technician/Conservation
Richard Tucker works as a Excess Property Technician for Conservation. Richard earned $36,350 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Kyle Wofford works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Kyle earned $36,250 in 2024.
Communications Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Kathleen Lepper serves as a Communications Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,226.
Designer/Conservation
Katherine Morrow holds the role of Designer at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,219.
Scientist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jordan Meyer serves as a Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,214.
Priority Habitat Specialist/Conservation
Julie Norris works as a Priority Habitat Specialist for Conservation. Julie earned $36,122 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jonah Long is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $36,015.
Naturalist/Conservation
Brandon Viera holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,977.
Interpretive Center Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Alison Bleich serves as a Interpretive Center Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,950.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Tommy Gale serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,946.
IT Support Technician/Conservation
Jonathon Mcginnis holds the role of IT Support Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,748.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jennifer Edwards holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,740.