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 65
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Latjor Wal is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,764.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Zabra Edwards works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Zabra earned $12,755 in 2025.
Resource Science Center Chief/Conservation
At Conservation, Douglas Novinger serves as a Resource Science Center Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,749.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Austin Grimes works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Austin earned $12,724 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Terri Fike serves as a Fisheries Biologist Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,689.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Leo Reber holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,688.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Jada O'Donnell serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,648.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, Emily Lansche Katski serves as a Naturalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,639.
Outdoor Education Center Technician/Conservation
Matthew Murray works as a Outdoor Education Center Technician for Conservation. Matthew earned $12,636 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Cassidy Morrison serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,630.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Dylan Toole is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $12,608.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Jack Gerken serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,598.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Joshua Brown is a Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $12,586.
Office Manager/Conservation
Amanda Garlich holds the role of Office Manager at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,559.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Leah Easley works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Leah earned $12,550 in 2023.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Larry Linnenbringer is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,534.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Richard Coffelt is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,533.
Fisheries Assistant/Conservation
Terri Fike is a Fisheries Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,533.
GIS Technician/Conservation
Nima Zamanzadeh is a GIS Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $12,528.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jesse Plunk holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,510.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Madelyn Ward works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Madelyn earned $12,480 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Sean Simpson is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,462.
Wildlife Management Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Troy Tallman serves as a Wildlife Management Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,453.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Christopher Barnes holds the role of Conservation Agent I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,422.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dalton Reed holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,365.
Fisheries Biologist Assistant/Conservation
Daniel Fore works as a Fisheries Biologist Assistant for Conservation. Daniel earned $12,357 in 2025.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
Alexis Vinje holds the role of Ast Natural History Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,355.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Aric Mckinney holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,353.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jeana Womack is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,344.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Katie Narramore works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Katie earned $12,328 in 2024.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Tyler Steinkoetter is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $12,309.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Steven Sweaney works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Steven earned $12,305 in 2025.
Scientist/Conservation
Kevyn Wiskirchen is a Scientist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $12,303.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Douglas Lewis holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,279.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Kyle Jansky is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,276.
Human Resources Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Dana Pickering serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,261.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Rachel Kuehl is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,219.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeremy Millam serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,213.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Brooklinn Liesmann is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $12,209.
Deputy Director Business & Ops/Conservation
Jennifer Battson Warren works as a Deputy Director Business & Ops for Conservation. Jennifer earned $12,207 in 2024.