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 68
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Austin Musche is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Jacob Myers serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Katlin Potter holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Katie Stoner is a Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
At Conservation, Taylor Stutzman serves as a Conservation Agent Trainee II. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,371.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Taressa Wise works as a Conservation Agent Trainee II for Conservation. Taressa earned $11,371 in 2023.
Survey Specialist/Conservation
Coreen Chaplin works as a Survey Specialist for Conservation. Coreen earned $11,351 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Klayton Jensen works as a Science Assistant for Conservation. Klayton earned $11,350 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Nicholas Gillespie holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,320.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Haley Edwards serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,300.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Luke Bruns holds the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,292.
Fisheries Biologist Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Brody Huff serves as a Fisheries Biologist Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,277.
Assistant Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Scott Crain is a Assistant Hatchery Manager at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,242.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Zane Siebeneck serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,242.
Science Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Skylar Lite serves as a Science Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,228.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Mark Griddine works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Mark earned $11,221 in 2024.
Naturalist/Conservation
At Conservation, James Klingensmith serves as a Naturalist. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,178.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Carl Romesburg works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Carl earned $11,164 in 2023.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Natalie Ison works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Natalie earned $11,158 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jordyn Stafford is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,153.
Fisheries Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Brody Huff serves as a Fisheries Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,136.
Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation
Megan Buchanan is a Science Unit Supervisor at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $11,130.
Policy Specialist/Conservation
Jacques Du Plessis holds the role of Policy Specialist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,116.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Tyler Davis works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Tyler earned $11,080 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Drake Stephens serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,077.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Stoakes serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,069.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Tyler Pedersen works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Tyler earned $11,067 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Christopher Giller works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Christopher earned $11,067 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Cole Arnold serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,054.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Mason Deja is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $11,049.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Robert Wilson holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,020.
Conservation Educator/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Murray serves as a Conservation Educator. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,008.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Tilden Gale holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,994.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Ariel Nye holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,991.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Lucas Roettger serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,897.
Engineering Design Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Jack Fuller serves as a Engineering Design Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,875.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Andrew Lass is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $10,869.
Wetland Systems Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Frank Nelson serves as a Wetland Systems Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,862.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Alejandro Padron serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,845.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jacob Dippel is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,839.