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 44
Science Section Chief/Conservation
Deborah Hudman works as a Science Section Chief for Conservation. Deborah earned $28,146 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Daniel Naber is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $28,118.
Data Entry Technician/Conservation
Emily Michaelree works as a Data Entry Technician for Conservation. Emily earned $28,097 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
Jeffrey Bakameyer is a Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $28,059.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Denise Otto serves as a Fisheries Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,056.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Richard Bredesen works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. Richard earned $28,043 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Ryan Lueckenhoff serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,035.
Legal Secretary/Conservation
Laura Stickann is a Legal Secretary at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $28,032.
Forester/Conservation
Trent Teegarden is a Forester at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $28,017.
Stream Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Hannah Roos serves as a Stream Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,011.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Mark Mclain holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,008.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Malanna Johnston is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $27,965.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Rachel Williams holds the role of Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,963.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Tristen Crain serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,957.
Assistant GIS Analyst/Conservation
Brooke Colen is a Assistant GIS Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $27,943.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Whitley Hayes works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Whitley earned $27,939 in 2025.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Salvador Mondragon holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,923.
Office Manager/Conservation
Cheryl Otte is a Office Manager at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $27,922.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Andrea Schuetz works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Andrea earned $27,895 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Aimee Coy serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,891.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Fleischhauer serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,881.
Carpenter/Conservation
Daniel Mcree works as a Carpenter for Conservation. Daniel earned $27,881 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Elijah Volkl holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,799.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Jefferey Demand is a Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,768.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Brandy Morris is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $27,756.
Statewide Recreational Use Crd/Conservation
Scott Sarantakis is a Statewide Recreational Use Crd at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $27,755.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Kevin Marshall works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Kevin earned $27,742 in 2024.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
John Rittel holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,704.
Office Manager/Conservation
Lacey Smith works as a Office Manager for Conservation. Lacey earned $27,688 in 2024.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Amanda Gehin works as a Ast Natural History Biologist for Conservation. Amanda earned $27,687 in 2025.
Forester II/Conservation
Angela George is a Forester II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $27,676.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Rocky Johnston works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Rocky earned $27,669 in 2025.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
Tyler Polley holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,653.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
At Conservation, Sarah Abbott serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,653.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
Jon Dehart holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,653.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
Lorena Farrell holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,653.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
At Conservation, Korben Tucker serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,653.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
Cade Petree is a Conservation Agent Trainee at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $27,653.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
Steven Besaw works as a Conservation Agent Trainee for Conservation. Steven earned $27,653 in 2025.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
Jacob Iman holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,653.