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 5
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Jason Braunecker holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,452.
Information Technician Field Support Specialist/Conservation
Patrick Rigby is a Information Technician Field Support Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,329.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Kimberly Ohrenberg works as a Protection District Supervisor for Conservation. Kimberly earned $85,282 in 2025.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Willie Carr holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,255.
Regional Infrastruct Maintenance Sup/Conservation
Stephen Conway is a Regional Infrastruct Maintenance Sup at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,194.
Regional Resource Management Supervisor/Conservation
John George works as a Regional Resource Management Supervisor for Conservation. John earned $85,114 in 2025.
IT User Support Supervisor/Conservation
Kendall Benton is a IT User Support Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $85,050.
Scientist/Conservation
Thomas Treiman holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,856.
Protection Regional Supervisor/Conservation
Gary Miller works as a Protection Regional Supervisor for Conservation. Gary earned $84,708 in 2024.
Publications Manager/Conservation
Nichole Terrill holds the role of Publications Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,654.
Regional Resource Management Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Kevin Brunke serves as a Regional Resource Management Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,521.
Contract Superintendent/Conservation
David Jones holds the role of Contract Superintendent at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,520.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Christopher Newbold is a District Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $84,282.
Nature Center Manager/Conservation
Stacey Davis is a Nature Center Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $84,217.
Training & Development Coordinator/Conservation
Geri Benedict-Wiseman works as a Training & Development Coordinator for Conservation. Geri earned $84,217 in 2025.
Construction Project Manager/Conservation
Stephen Dutrow is a Construction Project Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $84,204.
Habitat Systems Coordinator/Conservation
Brian Todd is a Habitat Systems Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $84,182.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Charles Nofsinger is a Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $84,181.
Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Kelly Rezac serves as a Science Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,173.
Regional Resource Planner/Conservation
Rodney Tucker works as a Regional Resource Planner for Conservation. Rodney earned $84,121 in 2025.
Natural Community Ecologist/Conservation
Michael Leahy is a Natural Community Ecologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $84,061.
Strategic Planning Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Colleen Dowd serves as a Strategic Planning Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,932.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Timothy Pratt serves as a Protection District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,917.
Infrastructure Network Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Gabriel Richter serves as a Infrastructure Network Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,916.
Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor/Conservation
Andrew Humble is a Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $83,470.
IT Business Analyst/Conservation
At Conservation, Thomas Baker serves as a IT Business Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,419.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Trent Lane holds the role of Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $83,265.
Digital Media Producer/Conservation
Kipp Woods works as a Digital Media Producer for Conservation. Kipp earned $83,085 in 2025.
Education District Supervisor/Conservation
Thomas Peacher works as a Education District Supervisor for Conservation. Thomas earned $82,717 in 2025.
Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Lawrence Cornforth works as a Hatchery Manager for Conservation. Lawrence earned $82,717 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Philip Freeman works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. Philip earned $82,645 in 2025.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Mark Johanson works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. Mark earned $82,645 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Jeffrey Briggler works as a Scientist for Conservation. Jeffrey earned $82,633 in 2025.
IT User Support Supervisor/Conservation
Jack Clevenger holds the role of IT User Support Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,596.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Mark Creed works as a Protection District Supervisor for Conservation. Mark earned $82,585 in 2025.
Continuous Improvement Coordinator/Conservation
Audrey Beres is a Continuous Improvement Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $82,574.
Fisheries Programs Supervisor/Conservation
Laura Ruman holds the role of Fisheries Programs Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,514.
District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Steve Orchard serves as a District Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,252.
IT Project Manager/Conservation
Sara Oellerich is a IT Project Manager at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $82,009.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
John Wright is a Protection District Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $81,971.