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 48
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Cassondra Gibson works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Cassondra earned $25,200 in 2023.
Duplicating Equipment Oper II/Conservation
At Conservation, Megan Kinkade serves as a Duplicating Equipment Oper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,151.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Lusti Hall works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Lusti earned $25,134 in 2025.
Equipment Service Technician/Conservation
Brandon Hunter works as a Equipment Service Technician for Conservation. Brandon earned $25,126 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Sandra Ipock is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $25,099.
Carpenter/Conservation
Samantha Kelley works as a Carpenter for Conservation. Samantha earned $25,099 in 2025.
Equipment Service Technician/Conservation
Ian Dobkins works as a Equipment Service Technician for Conservation. Ian earned $25,077 in 2024.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Samantha Clary holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,053.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Dippel serves as a Fisheries Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,049.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Andrew Wofford holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,049.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Nicole Walker holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,046.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dustin Harris holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,027.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
James Borowiak works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. James earned $24,959 in 2023.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
John Rowden holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,955.
Forester II/Conservation
David Doyle works as a Forester II for Conservation. David earned $24,934 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Juliana Avalos holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,927.
Forester II/Conservation
At Conservation, Robert Rives serves as a Forester II. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,903.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Chaz Jesiolowski serves as a Contract Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,819.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Michael Allen is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,764.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Alex Chilson serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,761.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Katherine English works as a Science Assistant for Conservation. Katherine earned $24,718 in 2025.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Blake Friedrich works as a Fisheries Management Biologist for Conservation. Blake earned $24,702 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
James Tandy holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,693.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Anthony Mangun-Goddard is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,686.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Luke Wehmhoff holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,628.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Danielle Garrett works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Danielle earned $24,613 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Nicholas Shortt holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,600.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Alton Burns is a Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,590.
Scientist/Conservation
Darren Thornhill holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,503.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
At Conservation, Todd Klatt serves as a Fisheries Technician II. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,483.
IT Support Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Andrew Ocheskey serves as a IT Support Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,465.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Tonya Foster works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Tonya earned $24,409 in 2025.
Carpenter/Conservation
Dreyton Grissom is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $24,405.
Scientist/Conservation
Tracey Prenger works as a Scientist for Conservation. Tracey earned $24,389 in 2025.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Rachel Settle holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,387.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Christopher Brooke is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,338.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Daniel Loken is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $24,338.
Forester II/Conservation
Erin Napoli works as a Forester II for Conservation. Erin earned $24,338 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jeffery Carpenter works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jeffery earned $24,332 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Donnie Craig works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Donnie earned $24,288 in 2025.