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 57
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Madison Taylor holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,425.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
Veronica Mecko is a Contract Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $18,417.
Forester II/Conservation
Ryan Neises works as a Forester II for Conservation. Ryan earned $18,398 in 2023.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Matthew Bernhardt works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Matthew earned $18,395 in 2023.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Derick Childers works as a Conservation Agent II for Conservation. Derick earned $18,365 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Rebecca Taft serves as a Forest Nursery Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,348.
Equipment Service Technician/Conservation
Carter Bressler holds the role of Equipment Service Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,330.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jason Vann works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jason earned $18,242 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Brian Waldrop holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,221.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Zachary Stickann serves as a Forester Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,217.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Douglas Kyle holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,164.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Dippel serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,154.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Grace Korhammer works as a Forester Assistant for Conservation. Grace earned $18,135 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jacob Pogue is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $18,080.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
Mujtaba Mohammed holds the role of GIS Specialist at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,047.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Ryan Steffens serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,026.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Ashley Long works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Ashley earned $18,018 in 2025.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
Clyde Anglim works as a Feral Hog Trapper for Conservation. Clyde earned $18,013 in 2025.
IT Applications Support Technician/Conservation
William Mathews holds the role of IT Applications Support Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,987.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Nathan Hibbs holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,971.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Jacobo Barriga holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,967.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Stephanie Smith works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Stephanie earned $17,967 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ethan Cooper is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $17,951.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Clay Miller serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,869.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Megan Greiwe works as a Private Land Conservationist I for Conservation. Megan earned $17,825 in 2023.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
Justin Pyburn is a Conservation Agent II at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $17,825.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Alex Seibel holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,821.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Susan Sieg serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,802.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Lauren Goddard works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Lauren earned $17,798 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Walter Bicklein is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $17,796.
Electrical Engineer/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeffrey Krumm serves as a Electrical Engineer. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,775.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Tristen Crain is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $17,769.
Partner Engagement Coordinator/Conservation
Emily Schrader works as a Partner Engagement Coordinator for Conservation. Emily earned $17,716 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Plunkett serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,707.
Scientist/Conservation
Vincent Travnichek is a Scientist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $17,689.
Policy Coordinator/Conservation
Audrey Beres is a Policy Coordinator at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $17,666.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, John Coleman serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,658.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Ryker Grove is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $17,650.
Conservation Agent II/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Collins serves as a Conservation Agent II. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,647.
Deisgner/Editor/Conservation
Amanda Degraffenreid holds the role of Deisgner/Editor at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,645.