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 83
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Wade Holland is a Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $5,161.
Private Land Conservationist/Conservation
John Murphy is a Private Land Conservationist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,150.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Jack Stevenson holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,148.
Fisheries Technician II/Conservation
James Baker holds the role of Fisheries Technician II at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,147.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
At Conservation, Ronald Martin Jr serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,133.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Alexandra King holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,127.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Kaitlyn Armentrout is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,123.
Environmental Compliance Speci/Conservation
At Conservation, Lori Gale serves as a Environmental Compliance Speci. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,112.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Bryan Robinson holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,108.
Native Landscape Specialist/Conservation
Alix Daniel is a Native Landscape Specialist at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $5,097.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Dylan Piccoli is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $5,094.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Kyler Reeves holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,081.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Jenna Vanbooven is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,066.
Fisheries Specialist/Conservation
Alexandra Watkins is a Fisheries Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,038.
Ast Natural History Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Lauren Dirth serves as a Ast Natural History Biologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,980.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
At Conservation, Keith Cordell serves as a Wildlife Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,954.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Daniel Castillo holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,940.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Laura Richardson is a Administrative Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $4,939.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Marcus Ward is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $4,895.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
At Conservation, Logan Gutting serves as a Community Education Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,845.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Russell Wilkins is a Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $4,838.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Montgomery Schroeder holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,831.
Carpenter/Conservation
At Conservation, Christopher Boyer serves as a Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,822.
Native Landscape Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Luke Bruns serves as a Native Landscape Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,819.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Dustin Kelly is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $4,775.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
Timothy Powell holds the role of Resource Management Crew Leadr at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,743.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Isaac Abbott is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $4,736.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Hunter Culleton holds the role of Community Education Assistant at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,687.
Native Landscape Specialist/Conservation
Cydney Ross works as a Native Landscape Specialist for Conservation. Cydney earned $4,686 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Owen Pringer serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,684.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Ryan Westcott holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,648.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Kirby Vandover serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,616.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Helena Fairchild works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Helena earned $4,609 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Cash Miller works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Cash earned $4,601 in 2023.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Jordan Kimbrough is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $4,599.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Amber Brown works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Amber earned $4,598 in 2023.
Urban Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Ashley Schnake is a Urban Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $4,595.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Kevin Hedgpeth is a Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $4,594.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Hayes Weller is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $4,593.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Gage Deshon holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,590.