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 40
News Services Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Kristie Hilgedick serves as a News Services Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,646.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Miranda Wilkinson holds the role of Wildlife Biologist Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,563.
Budget Analyst/Conservation
Michelle Mcgrath is a Budget Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $32,478.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Maggie Kopff serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,468.
Community Forester II/Conservation
Charles Conner is a Community Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $32,430.
Education Outreach Coordinator/Conservation
Robert Garver is a Education Outreach Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,388.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Evan Baker works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Evan earned $32,368 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Savanna Christensen is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,363.
Outdoor Education Center Specialist/Conservation
Keith Debow is a Outdoor Education Center Specialist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $32,304.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Craig Crisler holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,287.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
Joseph Lim is a Contract Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $32,251.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
Silas Horn works as a Equipment Shop Technician for Conservation. Silas earned $32,203 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ethan Cossey works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Ethan earned $32,166 in 2025.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Brian Mckeage holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,162.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Frank Drummond works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. Frank earned $32,147 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Adrian Smith serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,126.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Pamela Taylor holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,117.
Partner & Citizen Engagement/Conservation
At Conservation, Jennifer Rabenau serves as a Partner & Citizen Engagement. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,104.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
William Crain is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,988.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Cassandra Messer holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,984.
Capital Planning Software Coor/Conservation
Nicola Phillips is a Capital Planning Software Coor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,974.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Kevin Hedgpeth is a Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,941.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Richard Horton is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,902.
Contract Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Anna Kittrell-Poehlein serves as a Contract Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,864.
Fisheries Staff Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Eric Rahm serves as a Fisheries Staff Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,854.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Kara Tvedt works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Kara earned $31,853 in 2023.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Derek Cole serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,749.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Scott Fisher holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,675.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Shaun Mason holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,634.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Kamryn Wittkop is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,612.
Volunteer Water Quality Cord/Conservation
April Sevy works as a Volunteer Water Quality Cord for Conservation. April earned $31,582 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Carter Roderman works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Carter earned $31,555 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, Stuart Glenn serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,555.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Travis Moore works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Travis earned $31,542 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
John Pinkowski works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. John earned $31,536 in 2023.
Education District Supervisor/Conservation
Marty Marsh holds the role of Education District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,535.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
James Ebbesmeyer works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. James earned $31,529 in 2023.
Federal Aid Analyst/Conservation
Alesha Hahn is a Federal Aid Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,443.
Forester II/Conservation
Shane Rice works as a Forester II for Conservation. Shane earned $31,425 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Ryan Tackett serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,398.