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 86
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Carolyn Solomon works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Carolyn earned $3,405 in 2025.
Data Entry Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Laura Perry serves as a Data Entry Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,400.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
At Conservation, Clay Mclaurin serves as a Resource Management Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,374.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Hannah Cantin works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Hannah earned $3,361 in 2023.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Joseph Williams is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,357.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Sadie Rinck is a Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,325.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Alyssa Groeneveld works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Alyssa earned $3,320 in 2025.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Hannah Edgar holds the role of Forest Nursery Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,318.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Caden Aborn holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,316.
Science Assistant/Conservation
Madison Witt is a Science Assistant at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $3,307.
Protection Section Chief/Conservation
Paul Wright works as a Protection Section Chief for Conservation. Paul earned $3,285 in 2025.
Survey Superintendent/Conservation
Stephen Dickson is a Survey Superintendent at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,283.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Cade Lyon is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $3,279.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Mirra Cornejo holds the role of Fisheries Technician I at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,261.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Sarah Abbott works as a Administrative Assistant for Conservation. Sarah earned $3,251 in 2025.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Madison Kuczek is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,236.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Jamie Ullom works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Jamie earned $3,236 in 2024.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Grace Phillips holds the role of Resource Management Technician at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,222.
Sign Technician/Conservation
Dennis Case holds the role of Sign Technician at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,214.
Forest Nursery Technician/Conservation
Ashley Wood works as a Forest Nursery Technician for Conservation. Ashley earned $3,195 in 2023.
Resource Management Crew Leadr/Conservation
At Conservation, Michael Potter serves as a Resource Management Crew Leadr. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,195.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Ainslee Stroup is a Resource Science Aide at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,174.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
John Wright works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. John earned $3,174 in 2025.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Rodney Vaughn is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,164.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Matthew Bergfield serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,158.
IT Applications Support Technician/Conservation
Jisifredo Deleon holds the role of IT Applications Support Technician at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,153.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Nicolas Chavez works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Nicolas earned $3,151 in 2024.
GIS Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Thomas Kulowiec serves as a GIS Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,127.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Kirk Miller works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Kirk earned $3,121 in 2025.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
At Conservation, Lynne Keyes serves as a Fisheries Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,098.
Fisheries Technician I/Conservation
Marci Mcmurray works as a Fisheries Technician I for Conservation. Marci earned $3,092 in 2025.
Habitat Management Coordinator/Conservation
Michael Bill works as a Habitat Management Coordinator for Conservation. Michael earned $3,091 in 2024.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Andrew Mothershead works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Andrew earned $3,084 in 2025.
Community Education Assistant/Conservation
Randall Null is a Community Education Assistant at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,065.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Timothy Herrman is a Resource Management Technician at Conservation. 2024 total compensation came to $3,047.
Resource Management Technician/Conservation
Forrest Summers works as a Resource Management Technician for Conservation. Forrest earned $3,018 in 2024.
Resource Science Aide/Conservation
Emile Ellingsworth works as a Resource Science Aide for Conservation. Emile earned $2,977 in 2023.
Conservation Agent Trainee II/Conservation
Paul Wright holds the role of Conservation Agent Trainee II at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,969.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Breann Wolfe holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,942.
Administrative Assistant/Conservation
Madison Menne holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Conservation. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,910.