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 41
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Lee Howard serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,367.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Jonathan Briggs serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,306.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Willow Newman holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,238.
Media Specialist/Conservation
George Graham works as a Media Specialist for Conservation. George earned $31,215 in 2024.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Sarah Peper is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,184.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Michael Potter holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,166.
Safety Supervisor/Conservation
John Gray holds the role of Safety Supervisor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,162.
Forester II/Conservation
Yvette Amerman is a Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $31,142.
Forester II/Conservation
Gary Gognat holds the role of Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,142.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
James Pierson holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,142.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Michael Wilder is a Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,119.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Carter Bressler holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,116.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Grimes serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,093.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
China Lapach is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $31,033.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Ted Seiler holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,987.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Scott Voney is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,900.
Database Specialist/Conservation
Dorothy Butler is a Database Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $30,870.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Chase Dahmm works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Chase earned $30,842 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, Rebecca Fletcher serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,836.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Carson Rees serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,825.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Torrance Mason is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,691.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Scott Williams holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,691.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Eric Boyer is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,669.
Curriculum Coordinator/Conservation
Mary Factor holds the role of Curriculum Coordinator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,666.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Jeffrey Goin holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,658.
Education Center Manager/Conservation
Reva Dow works as a Education Center Manager for Conservation. Reva earned $30,578 in 2025.
Regional Business Manager/Conservation
Heather Hill works as a Regional Business Manager for Conservation. Heather earned $30,558 in 2023.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Sherry Busse works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Sherry earned $30,547 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Rebecca Hayes serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,534.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Noah Obester works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Noah earned $30,532 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
William Connolly works as a Wildlife Biologist Assistant for Conservation. William earned $30,525 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Harold Land holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,511.
Naturalist/Conservation
Shelly Colatskie holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,427.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Josh Cussimanio holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,402.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Anne Fulton works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Anne earned $30,357 in 2024.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Laroy Smith serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,342.
Wildlife Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Craig Putnam holds the role of Wildlife Biologist Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,339.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Andres Vernelus is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $30,330.
Database Specialist/Conservation
Julie Fleming is a Database Specialist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $30,322.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Matthew Curry is a Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $30,320.