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 56
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Melissa Taft serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,935.
Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor/Conservation
Roger Frazier is a Community & Prv Lnd Cons Supervisor at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $18,922.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Luke Heili holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,922.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Susan Hoffman works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Susan earned $18,912 in 2024.
Designer/Conservation
Shawn Carey works as a Designer for Conservation. Shawn earned $18,904 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Zachary Keith works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Zachary earned $18,895 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Herndon serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,892.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Finn Combes serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,874.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
Mark Reed works as a Protection District Supervisor for Conservation. Mark earned $18,863 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Heather Parks serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,837.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Trevor Wilson is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $18,836.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Christopher Steen works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Christopher earned $18,833 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Justin Malawey is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $18,795.
Land Services Manager/Conservation
Stephen Dickson works as a Land Services Manager for Conservation. Stephen earned $18,753 in 2024.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Mason Deja serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,743.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Samuel Schick is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $18,733.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Laura Richardson works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Laura earned $18,709 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Meghan Lawler is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $18,697.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Robert Mathes works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Robert earned $18,697 in 2023.
Facilities Management Technician/Conservation
Aaron Clevenger works as a Facilities Management Technician for Conservation. Aaron earned $18,689 in 2025.
Assistant GIS Analyst/Conservation
Zane Siebeneck holds the role of Assistant GIS Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,674.
Excess Property Technician/Conservation
John Hunter works as a Excess Property Technician for Conservation. John earned $18,667 in 2024.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Nicholas Freeman holds the role of Conservation Agent I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,667.
Protection District Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Abdon serves as a Protection District Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,664.
Communications Assistant/Conservation
Margaret Post works as a Communications Assistant for Conservation. Margaret earned $18,613 in 2024.
IT Database Administrator/Conservation
Frances Petty works as a IT Database Administrator for Conservation. Frances earned $18,592 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Isaak Rasche is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $18,591.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jason Gianino works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jason earned $18,591 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jacob Brashers holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,563.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
James Wheaton works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. James earned $18,547 in 2025.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Parker Rice works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Parker earned $18,543 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jared Hickey serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,509.
Forester II/Conservation
Justin Warren holds the role of Forester II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,507.
Community Forester/Conservation
Amanda Wood holds the role of Community Forester at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,500.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Jeremy Edwards holds the role of Conservation Agent II at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,483.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jacob Simers works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jacob earned $18,481 in 2025.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
William Randle is a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $18,475.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Robbie Chaffin is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $18,471.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Odus Stanphill holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,470.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Ashford serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,461.