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 80
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Meresa Buckner is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $6,410.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Cameron Haeffner holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,403.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Paige Burns holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,375.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Cooper Bien serves as a Facility Maintenance Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,375.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Ashley Hrdina works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Ashley earned $6,372 in 2024.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Kathleen Rea works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Kathleen earned $6,371 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Elizabeth Adler holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,356.
Excess Property Technician/Conservation
Ronnie Johnston works as a Excess Property Technician for Conservation. Ronnie earned $6,351 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Cole Gander works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Cole earned $6,347 in 2023.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Nafis Rayhan is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $6,334.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Adara Smith holds the role of Resource Science Aide at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,317.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Justin Aldridge works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Justin earned $6,312 in 2025.
Carpenter/Conservation
At Conservation, Chester Scott serves as a Carpenter. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,305.
Facility Maintenance Technician/Conservation
Garrison Wells works as a Facility Maintenance Technician for Conservation. Garrison earned $6,288 in 2025.
Intern/Conservation
Jackson Haralson works as a Intern for Conservation. Jackson earned $6,278 in 2025.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Harold Owens holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,258.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Joseph Casagrande holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,258.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Gabrielle Miller serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,255.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Amanda Ogden holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,251.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
At Conservation, Kristina Valentine serves as a Fisheries Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,251.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Lily Smith works as a Community Education Assistant for Conservation. Lily earned $6,242 in 2025.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
Rhonda Bonnot works as a GIS Specialist for Conservation. Rhonda earned $6,240 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Colleen Reif-Ruenzi works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Colleen earned $6,229 in 2025.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Kolt Johnston serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,224.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
Jennifer Weaver is a GIS Specialist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $6,219.
Intern/Conservation
Carter Pickering works as a Intern for Conservation. Carter earned $6,199 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Mark Minnich serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,186.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
David Carter works as a Resource Management Crew Leadr for Conservation. David earned $6,186 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Aurora Shepard serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,184.
Mechanical Engineer/Conservation
At Conservation, Abdullah Intekhab serves as a Mechanical Engineer. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,182.
Intern/Conservation
At Conservation, Charlotte Lane serves as a Intern. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,173.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Peter Sommerer works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Peter earned $6,170 in 2024.
Intern/Conservation
Olivia Chapman works as a Intern for Conservation. Olivia earned $6,144 in 2023.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jacob Hartman works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Jacob earned $6,131 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Bladen Perry is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $6,131.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
Nicholas Enloe works as a Fisheries Technician II for Conservation. Nicholas earned $6,096 in 2024.
Natural History Reg. Biologist/Conservation
Brigid Niemeyer works as a Natural History Reg. Biologist for Conservation. Brigid earned $6,088 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Caelan Montgomery is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $6,083.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Rebecca Freitas holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,060.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Brody Mckee is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $6,053.