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 63
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Quinton Trout works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Quinton earned $14,014 in 2024.
Legislative Liaison/Conservation
Jacob Buxton is a Legislative Liaison at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $13,992.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Albert Gyory is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $13,973.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kendra Hickman is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $13,972.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Ethan Baker serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,964.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Trevor Lindsay works as a Ast Natural History Biologist for Conservation. Trevor earned $13,948 in 2023.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Sarah King works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Sarah earned $13,924 in 2025.
Community Conservation Liaison/Conservation
At Conservation, Emily Hudgins serves as a Community Conservation Liaison. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,909.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Colton Wilmes holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,896.
Education Chief/Conservation
Shawn Gruber holds the role of Education Chief at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,893.
Community Conservation Liaison/Conservation
Aisha Muhammad works as a Community Conservation Liaison for Conservation. Aisha earned $13,776 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Tara Domzalski serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,756.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Kaitlin Kleiboeker is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $13,752.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Joshua Steffens serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,685.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Theodore Pashia is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $13,675.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Abigail Bond is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $13,659.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kyle Schleeter holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,659.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Erik Beasley holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,645.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, George Tuma serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,643.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Tyson Cook works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Tyson earned $13,636 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Bailey O'Brian holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,626.
Carpenter/Conservation
At Conservation, Paulanthony Rossmann serves as a Carpenter. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,610.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Brianna Connell holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,606.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Sarah Cooper is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $13,592.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jacob Decker holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,581.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Bayley Heider is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $13,581.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Daniel Mielke is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $13,580.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Katlin Potter works as a Conservation Agent I for Conservation. Katlin earned $13,580 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Meara Perkins is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $13,576.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kyle Pfeffer serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,562.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Efrem Gutteridge serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,543.
Fisheries Specialist/Conservation
Laken Fairweather works as a Fisheries Specialist for Conservation. Laken earned $13,488 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Nathaniel Umphrey holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,483.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jessica Gibbs serves as a Ast Natural History Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,465.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
Lue Johnson holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,457.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Nathanial Rogers works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Nathanial earned $13,457 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Shelby Johnson serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,456.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Rebecca Plumberg works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Rebecca earned $13,427 in 2025.
Engineering Design Technician/Conservation
Mercedes Harris holds the role of Engineering Design Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,416.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Peyton Mitchell works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Peyton earned $13,411 in 2024.