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 77
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Stella Cordrey is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $7,589.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Megan Ryba works as a Wildlife Biologist for Conservation. Megan earned $7,560 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Logan Carter serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,556.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Wyatt Berhorst works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Wyatt earned $7,538 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Anja Browner serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,532.
Construction Project Manager/Conservation
At Conservation, Benjamin Rankin serves as a Construction Project Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,521.
Forester/Conservation
At Conservation, Lonnie Messbarger serves as a Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,518.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Sean Gordon holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,500.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
D'Arcy George works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. D'Arcy earned $7,485 in 2025.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Connor Gauldin holds the role of Science Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,483.
Intern/Conservation
Addison Bloom works as a Intern for Conservation. Addison earned $7,448 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Loren Cunningham works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Loren earned $7,447 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Parker Rice serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,432.
Intern/Conservation
Samuel Hentges is a Intern at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $7,422.
Science Specialist/Conservation
Brigid Niemeyer holds the role of Science Specialist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,412.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Joseph Antonacci holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,403.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Eavan Gardner works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Eavan earned $7,395 in 2023.
IT Application Support Assistant/Conservation
Katherine Larivee holds the role of IT Application Support Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,382.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Wesley Causey serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,365.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Yonah Bennett serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,356.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
James Crane holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,355.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Madegan Morrison is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $7,325.
Intern/Conservation
At Conservation, Asher Ferguson serves as a Intern. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,318.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Troy Tallman works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. Troy earned $7,311 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Peyton Redinger holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,304.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Gunnar Mccrary holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,301.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Melissa Parks holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,296.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Leah Landon serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,294.
Data Entry Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Lyndsey Ernat serves as a Data Entry Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,280.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
At Conservation, Calvin Chainey serves as a Resource Science Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,270.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Robert Bremer is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $7,265.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Devyn Mcgregor works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Devyn earned $7,252 in 2024.
Conservation Agent I/Conservation
Ricky Dawson holds the role of Conservation Agent I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,229.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Gabriel Lo holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,227.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kyler Reeves serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,220.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Maxwell Knight serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,220.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Carie Schroer is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $7,191.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Jared Schindlbeck works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Jared earned $7,190 in 2024.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Melinda Young holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,189.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Savannah Lentz holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,185.