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 42
Contract Specialist/Conservation
Laura Buchanan is a Contract Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $30,319.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Drew Meyer serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,261.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mariela Vazquez works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Mariela earned $30,196 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
Aaron Holsapple holds the role of Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,127.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Kelsey Brown holds the role of Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,104.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Luann Conway is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $30,034.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Malcolm Debroeck works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Malcolm earned $30,018 in 2024.
Resource Planning Specialist/Conservation
Kolt Johnston works as a Resource Planning Specialist for Conservation. Kolt earned $30,015 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, David Vance serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,926.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Danielle Goodman works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Danielle earned $29,920 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Lia Heppermann serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,850.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
At Conservation, David Maddux serves as a Feral Hog Trapper. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,838.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mark Peper works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Mark earned $29,820 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Kenneth Leverich serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,753.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Timothy Millikin works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Timothy earned $29,744 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Isaac Abbott works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Isaac earned $29,727 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathan Stover serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,727.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Ronald James holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,689.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
James Mosley holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,643.
Naturalist/Conservation
Samantha Grove works as a Naturalist for Conservation. Samantha earned $29,619 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ryan Head works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Ryan earned $29,613 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Countri Kerby is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,598.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Timothy Powell is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,592.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathan Mechlin serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,560.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Kaleb Johnson holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,515.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Katherine Ward works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Katherine earned $29,507 in 2023.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Matthew Engel works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Matthew earned $29,484 in 2023.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Shane Bush serves as a Fisheries Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,459.
Office Manager/Conservation
Kathryn Hetherington is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,428.
Recreational Use Prg Specialist/Conservation
Tyler Blake holds the role of Recreational Use Prg Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,395.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Lia Heppermann is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,374.
Community Forester/Conservation
Mark Grueber holds the role of Community Forester at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,342.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Jennifer Girondo is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,324.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Nathan Pfeifer is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,324.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jay Steele serves as a Private Land Conservationist. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,283.
Legal Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Laura Stickann is a Legal Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $29,222.
Urban Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Erin Shank holds the role of Urban Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,218.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Blake Stephens holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,195.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Austin Shulse serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,184.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
Benjamin Tjepkes is a Natural History Reg. Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $29,170.