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 51
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Warren Sharp holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,566.
Infrastr Asset Program Analyst/Conservation
Matthew Weatherford is a Infrastr Asset Program Analyst at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $22,555.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Deanna Cost holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,554.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Austin Thompson holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,540.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Austin Foley is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $22,536.
Facilities Management Technician/Conservation
Zayne Aldrich is a Facilities Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $22,527.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Brett Bacon holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,512.
Cart Program Technician/Conservation
Kristina Werdenhause is a Cart Program Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $22,503.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
John Peter works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. John earned $22,503 in 2023.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Andrea Schuetz holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,503.
Outdoor Education Center Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Walter Womble serves as a Outdoor Education Center Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,482.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Cheryl Lewis works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Cheryl earned $22,460 in 2025.
Outdoor Education Center Technician/Conservation
Jonathan Eastin works as a Outdoor Education Center Technician for Conservation. Jonathan earned $22,443 in 2025.
Fisheries Management Biologist/Conservation
John Schulte holds the role of Fisheries Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,418.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Thomas Foster works as a Wildlife Management Biologist for Conservation. Thomas earned $22,409 in 2023.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Timothy Brown holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,401.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Robin Angelly is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $22,381.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Evan Smoot is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $22,335.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Jacob Terrill is a Forester Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $22,317.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Andrea Barnes works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Andrea earned $22,313 in 2024.
Naturalist/Conservation
Cameron Johnston is a Naturalist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $22,304.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Michael Patterson holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,288.
Deisgner/Editor/Conservation
Marci Porter works as a Deisgner/Editor for Conservation. Marci earned $22,275 in 2025.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Nathan Hubbard is a Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $22,268.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Joseph Zoellner serves as a Wildlife Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,219.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Devyn Renkiewicz works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Devyn earned $22,211 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Mark Peper serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,085.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Douglas Yeager is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $22,041.
Forester I/Conservation
Jonathan Vallance works as a Forester I for Conservation. Jonathan earned $22,015 in 2023.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
Rachel Kinkade works as a Human Resources Assistant for Conservation. Rachel earned $21,996 in 2023.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Sarah Hobson holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,981.
Process Improvement Coordinator/Conservation
Eric Rosenhauer is a Process Improvement Coordinator at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,974.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Shane Allen is a Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,955.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Scott Starr works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Scott earned $21,935 in 2023.
Stream Team Coordinator Biologist/Conservation
Carrera Coates holds the role of Stream Team Coordinator Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,903.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
Kolt Johnston holds the role of Wildlife Management Biologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,885.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Mason Hurley works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Mason earned $21,871 in 2023.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Bryan Byrd is a Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,866.
Lead Carpenter/Conservation
Michael Gabler works as a Lead Carpenter for Conservation. Michael earned $21,855 in 2023.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Matthew Miller holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,840.