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 49
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kayla Bennett serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,269.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jeremy Reynolds is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $24,264.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Nathaniel Northgraves serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,227.
Lead Excess Property Technician/Conservation
John Hunter holds the role of Lead Excess Property Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,178.
Fisheries Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Terri Fike serves as a Fisheries Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,156.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Danielle Mcqueen is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $24,152.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Amy Keller is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $24,133.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Kaitlin Marre serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,073.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jared Brassfield serves as a Fisheries Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,072.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Tyler Brown serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,039.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Gary Gray works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Gary earned $24,025 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Jason Crites works as a Fisheries Biologist for Conservation. Jason earned $24,014 in 2023.
Forester II/Conservation
Samuel Kosark works as a Forester II for Conservation. Samuel earned $23,951 in 2023.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Thomas Neuenswander works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Thomas earned $23,927 in 2025.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Stasia Whitaker holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,927.
Equipment Shop Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, William Burgdorf serves as a Equipment Shop Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,906.
Editor/Conservation
Deeanna Adkins works as a Editor for Conservation. Deeanna earned $23,904 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Parker Lewis serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,886.
Construction Inspector/Conservation
At Conservation, Nicholas Scott serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,865.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Caleb Pemberton is a Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $23,861.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Christopher Giller holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,844.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Izak Johnson holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,844.
Engineering Design Technician/Conservation
Keith Kliethermes holds the role of Engineering Design Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,826.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Linda Huey works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Linda earned $23,825 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Darrel Cunningham holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,823.
Outdoor Education Center Technician/Conservation
Ali Cannefax holds the role of Outdoor Education Center Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,817.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Christopher Chesher is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $23,773.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Jimmy Dyer holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,772.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Alexander Pinkston is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $23,695.
Natural Resource Assistant/Conservation
Lily Davis holds the role of Natural Resource Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,672.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Harold Eckert serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,641.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Sam Gunning serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,639.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Kevin Smith works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Kevin earned $23,598 in 2025.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, Maura Horton serves as a Naturalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,557.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Wade Cook serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,557.
Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor/Conservation
Joan Boaz works as a Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor for Conservation. Joan earned $23,529 in 2024.
Scientist/Conservation
Steven Buback holds the role of Scientist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,509.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Tyler Ham serves as a Fisheries Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,499.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Brady Adams is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $23,470.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
Shelby Lovelace holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,454.