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 61
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kaley Cain holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,174.
Naturalist/Conservation
Wayne Lange holds the role of Naturalist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,145.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
James Tandy holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,137.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Mariah Arrocha works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Mariah earned $15,124 in 2024.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Plunkett serves as a Conservation Agent I. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,120.
Protection Programs Specialist/Conservation
Caleb Sevy works as a Protection Programs Specialist for Conservation. Caleb earned $15,110 in 2024.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
Elizabeth Haymaker is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $15,078.
Conservation Agent Trainee/Conservation
Jacie Hopfinger works as a Conservation Agent Trainee for Conservation. Jacie earned $15,077 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Cora Newton holds the role of Science Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,057.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Meaghan Dye serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,001.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Roy Russell serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,993.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Madeline Cox is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,983.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Kyle Clinton works as a Conservation Agent I for Conservation. Kyle earned $14,974 in 2023.
Engineering Design Technician/Conservation
Shawn Green works as a Engineering Design Technician for Conservation. Shawn earned $14,972 in 2025.
Forestry Section Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Justine Gartner serves as a Forestry Section Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,938.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
Linda Miller holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,908.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Logan Curry is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $14,891.
Carpenter/Conservation
Chad Smith is a Carpenter at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,879.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Troy Welte works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Troy earned $14,877 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Levi Frazier holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,834.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Adam Sapp is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $14,834.
Volunteer Programs Specialist/Conservation
Hannah Griffis works as a Volunteer Programs Specialist for Conservation. Hannah earned $14,820 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Kyle Sieg holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,816.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Mark Reimund works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Mark earned $14,811 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Sarah Guardia works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Sarah earned $14,800 in 2023.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Jerry Riggs is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,794.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Caby serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,792.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
Jan Dellamano holds the role of Private Land Conservationist I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,787.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Emile Ellingsworth holds the role of Science Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,779.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kyle Mews is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,771.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Kathryn Leonard holds the role of Ast Natural History Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,770.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Ray Stogsdill works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Ray earned $14,747 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Rodney Tucker holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,737.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Dylan Bollig holds the role of Conservation Agent I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,724.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kyle Mccully serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,708.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Hannah Wilson works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Hannah earned $14,662 in 2023.
Contract Supervisor/Conservation
Dustin Jahnsen holds the role of Contract Supervisor at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,653.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Austin Carter is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,620.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Zachary Barnes is a Conservation Agent I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,600.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Crystal Poole holds the role of Conservation Agent I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,600.