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 60
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Laura Barks holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,182.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Joseph Kennedy works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Joseph earned $16,182 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
David Wood holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,181.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jack Mcquerry works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jack earned $16,081 in 2023.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Hunter Hamilton works as a Forester Assistant for Conservation. Hunter earned $16,045 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Christian Spinler holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,988.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Thomas Foster serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,957.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Branden Lor is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $15,950.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Bruce Wilken holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,946.
IT Application Support Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Isaac Schwarz serves as a IT Application Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,933.
Wildlife Health Specialist/Conservation
Ethan Baker works as a Wildlife Health Specialist for Conservation. Ethan earned $15,920 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Wadleigh serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,904.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Ryan Coates serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,829.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Joe Cooper holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,826.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Gabriel Lanhart serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,810.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Callen Caldarella works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Callen earned $15,800 in 2023.
Federal Aid Analyst/Conservation
Suzanne Cadwell holds the role of Federal Aid Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,773.
Exhibits Supervisor/Conservation
Melisa May works as a Exhibits Supervisor for Conservation. Melisa earned $15,768 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Rosemarie Swan holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,758.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Kelsey Brown is a Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $15,735.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
Leah Easley is a Forester Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $15,712.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Ryan Mcgarry works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Ryan earned $15,706 in 2025.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Rachel Rebel serves as a Ast Natural History Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,696.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
Srividya Nandi holds the role of GIS Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,674.
Forester Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Chase Strickland serves as a Forester Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,660.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Lily Davis serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,653.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Patricia Trice holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,609.
Outdoor Education Center Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Alexander Bess serves as a Outdoor Education Center Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,596.
Intern/Conservation
At Conservation, Camille Raymo serves as a Intern. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,592.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Paul Caldwell works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Paul earned $15,558 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Ryan Graessle serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,554.
Cad Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Terrence Nelson serves as a Cad Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,518.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Sarah Mcneely works as a Conservation Agent I for Conservation. Sarah earned $15,412 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Darlene Spell is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $15,369.
Wildlife Health Specialist/Conservation
Maria Anderson is a Wildlife Health Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $15,346.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Glenda Carr holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,334.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jeffrey Scott is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $15,296.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Timothy Kavan works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. Timothy earned $15,278 in 2024.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Michael Mclain holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,272.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Inge Gauck works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Inge earned $15,267 in 2023.