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 10
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Jason Midyett is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $74,102.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Norman Steelman is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $74,102.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Jason Vaughn is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $74,102.
Science Unit Supervisor/Conservation
At Conservation, Anthony Elliott serves as a Science Unit Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,072.
Scientist/Conservation
Brett Landwer works as a Scientist for Conservation. Brett earned $73,831 in 2025.
IT Data Analytics Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Nelson Dunn serves as a IT Data Analytics Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,736.
Infrastructure Network Specialist/Conservation
Nathaniel Roudebush works as a Infrastructure Network Specialist for Conservation. Nathaniel earned $73,722 in 2025.
Chief Budget Officer/Conservation
Andrew Bond works as a Chief Budget Officer for Conservation. Andrew earned $73,668 in 2024.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Chase Wright holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,662.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Brian Mckeage is a Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,656.
District Supervisor/Conservation
Jason Crites works as a District Supervisor for Conservation. Jason earned $73,639 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Michael Maupin holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,603.
Wildlife Biologist/Conservation
Robert Henry holds the role of Wildlife Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,573.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Alan Lamb holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,464.
Volunteer Engagement Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Jeffrey Cantrell serves as a Volunteer Engagement Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,441.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Tyler Green is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,298.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
At Conservation, Jason Volmert serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,253.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Robert Crawford is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,124.
Scientist/Conservation
Beth Emmerich is a Scientist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,124.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Ronald Robinson is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $73,064.
Policy Coordinator/Conservation
At Conservation, Samantha Clary serves as a Policy Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,028.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Justin Pyburn works as a Conservation Agent III for Conservation. Justin earned $73,023 in 2025.
Fisheries Biologist/Conservation
Sarah Peper holds the role of Fisheries Biologist at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,929.
Information Technician Field Support Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, David Hasler serves as a Information Technician Field Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,926.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Daniel Vanderhoef serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,920.
Maintenance Supervisor/Conservation
Jerry Beckett is a Maintenance Supervisor at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,896.
Assistant Nature Center Manager/Conservation
Steven Jacobsen works as a Assistant Nature Center Manager for Conservation. Steven earned $72,884 in 2025.
Hatchery Manager/Conservation
Kurt Hentschke holds the role of Hatchery Manager at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,875.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Mark Mcneely is a Conservation Agent III at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,787.
Ecological Health Specialist/Conservation
Keith Cordell is a Ecological Health Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,776.
Contract Specialist/Conservation
At Conservation, Richard Phillips serves as a Contract Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,759.
Forester/Conservation
Michael Fleischhauer works as a Forester for Conservation. Michael earned $72,753 in 2025.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Justin Emery holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,745.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Nathaniel Hodges holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,673.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
At Conservation, Darrin Wood serves as a Conservation Agent III. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,661.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Conservation
Christopher Ebeling holds the role of Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,659.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Kevin Lockard holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,590.
Human Resources Specialist/Conservation
Theresa Haake is a Human Resources Specialist at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,339.
Public Involvement Coordinator/Conservation
Jennifer Hoggatt is a Public Involvement Coordinator at Conservation. 2025 total compensation came to $72,330.
Conservation Agent III/Conservation
Donald Clever holds the role of Conservation Agent III at Conservation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,292.