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 62
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Samuel Whisler is a Conservation Agent I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,600.
HR Benefits Analyst/Conservation
Nicole Benne holds the role of HR Benefits Analyst at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,574.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Hannah Ewert is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,534.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Tyler Blake is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,510.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jared Singer works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jared earned $14,502 in 2024.
Fisheries Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Michelle Dalbey works as a Fisheries Biologist Assistant for Conservation. Michelle earned $14,493 in 2025.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Eze Pojmann Ezeonyilo serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,479.
Naturalist/Conservation
Ryan Gross is a Naturalist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,455.
Feral Hog Trapper/Conservation
At Conservation, Shane Sharp-Olmsted serves as a Feral Hog Trapper. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,451.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Gabriella Cranor serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,439.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Elie Roddy is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,438.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Brian Shelton serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,438.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Lance Million is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,425.
Construction Inspector/Conservation
Keith Courtney works as a Construction Inspector for Conservation. Keith earned $14,418 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Carly Glick is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $14,383.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Joel Sartwell serves as a GIS Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,382.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Alivia Patton works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Alivia earned $14,364 in 2025.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Skibo serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,357.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Kaylee Woelfel is a Ast Natural History Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,356.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Matthew Cavanaugh holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,347.
Community & Pvt Lnd Field Chf/Conservation
Jason Jensen works as a Community & Pvt Lnd Field Chf for Conservation. Jason earned $14,330 in 2023.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Joseph Zoellner works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Joseph earned $14,329 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Bryant Chilton serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,303.
Communications Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Jill Pritchard serves as a Communications Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,290.
Private Land Conservationist I/Conservation
At Conservation, Jay Steele serves as a Private Land Conservationist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,284.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Kaitlin Hodge is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,256.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Katelyn Gratza is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,245.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kayla Kapral is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,245.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Connor Wilson holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,245.
Fisheries Assistant/Conservation
Michelle Dalbey works as a Fisheries Assistant for Conservation. Michelle earned $14,237 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Emily Hatfield holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,229.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Cierra Jennings works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Cierra earned $14,229 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Cody Diehl is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,165.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Timothy Smith works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Timothy earned $14,146 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jerricho Jonker works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Jerricho earned $14,104 in 2024.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Anthony Nebuloni holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,102.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Christopher Doran works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Christopher earned $14,088 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Hunter Thornburg holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,074.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Gregory Ranes is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,067.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Danielle Garrett holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,066.