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 39
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Cesare Kleeman is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $33,745.
Naturalist/Conservation
Brianna Connell holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,712.
Capital Planning Software Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Nicola Phillips serves as a Capital Planning Software Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,685.
Community Forester II/Conservation
Ann Koenig is a Community Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $33,674.
Community Forester II/Conservation
Jon Skinner holds the role of Community Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,674.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Mulherin serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,597.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Andrew Putnam works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Andrew earned $33,597 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
James Schaefer is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,581.
Area Biologist/Conservation
Kayla Alexander works as a Area Biologist for Conservation. Kayla earned $33,521 in 2023.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Cheryl Becker works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Cheryl earned $33,521 in 2025.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
David Holt is a Contract Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,487.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
James Peters is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,466.
Forest Nursery Crew Leader/Conservation
Tamra Higgins works as a Forest Nursery Crew Leader for Conservation. Tamra earned $33,402 in 2025.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Abigail Stewart is a Science Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,395.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Thomas Wessel is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,310.
Engineering Design Technician/Conservation
David Hawcroft works as a Engineering Design Technician for Conservation. David earned $33,307 in 2025.
Cervid Programs Coordinator/Conservation
Jason Isabelle is a Cervid Programs Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,305.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Musick serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,268.
Stream Biologist/Conservation
Eric Rahm holds the role of Stream Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,247.
Carpenter/Conservation
Kurtis Howard is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $33,194.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Daniel Rozzel works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Daniel earned $33,147 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Halee Bressler is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $33,089.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Sheryl Vasquez holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,082.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Derek Loe works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Conservation. Derek earned $33,077 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Benjamin Ott holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,072.
Forester II/Conservation
Lonnie Messbarger is a Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $33,055.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Kelsey Atkinson serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,040.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kyle Dulworth holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,029.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Christopher Davidson holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,000.
Contract Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Rebecca Flessa serves as a Contract Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,981.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Chris Sieren works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Chris earned $32,975 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
David Jonaitis is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,958.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Matthew Daughtry holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,940.
Assistant GIS Specialist/Conservation
Margaret Mitchell works as a Assistant GIS Specialist for Conservation. Margaret earned $32,938 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jacob Underwood works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Jacob earned $32,934 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Michael Devito is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,915.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Tyler Ham works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. Tyler earned $32,852 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Grace Purcell holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,775.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Mollie Hitchcock serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,695.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Steven Mcguire works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Steven earned $32,668 in 2025.