Missouri / Natural Resources
Agency file
The Natural Resources protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 2,378 employees with median total compensation of $39,215; the highest distinct record was $181,381.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,378 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($39,215) — 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 $70,609 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $4,140. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81.4M — | 2,428 — | $34,712 — |
| 2024 | $84.8M ▲ 4.3% | 2,431 ▲ 0.1% | $37,381 ▲ 7.7% |
| 2025 | $87.6M ▲ 3.3% | 2,378 ▼ 2.2% | $39,215 ▲ 4.9% |
Record list
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Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
Shannon Eaton works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Natural Resources. Shannon earned $23,031 in 2025.
Park/Historic Site Specialist/Natural Resources
Lavette Patterson is a Park/Historic Site Specialist at Natural Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $22,979.
Environmental Program Assistant/Natural Resources
Melody Scott is a Environmental Program Assistant at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $22,978.
Environmental Program Analyst/Natural Resources
Jake Huff holds the role of Environmental Program Analyst at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,957.
Assistant Engineer/Natural Resources
Brendin Wright is a Assistant Engineer at Natural Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $22,956.
Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Shannon Palm serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,940.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Natural Resources
Leonard Turner works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Natural Resources. Leonard earned $22,851 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Natural Resources
Kenli Garrett is a Administrative Support Professional at Natural Resources. 2024 total compensation came to $22,825.