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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Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Jonah Coakley serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,133.
Program Specialist/Natural Resources
Ariel Dinwiddie works as a Program Specialist for Natural Resources. Ariel earned $23,122 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
Larry Bleich works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Natural Resources. Larry earned $23,107 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Natural Resources
Connor Ralston holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,091.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Natural Resources
Samantha Brooks is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $23,067.
Grants Officer/Natural Resources
Kaden Zimmerman is a Grants Officer at Natural Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $23,061.
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.
Research Data Analysis Spv/Mgr/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Justin Sherwood serves as a Research Data Analysis Spv/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,704.
Agency Budget Analyst/Natural Resources
Allison Adair holds the role of Agency Budget Analyst at Natural Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,609.
Senior Research/Data Analyst/Natural Resources
Rebecca Cripe is a Senior Research/Data Analyst at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $22,541.
Environmental Program Assistant/Natural Resources
Juliana Shields is a Environmental Program Assistant at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $22,536.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Natural Resources
Kari Wright is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Natural Resources. 2024 total compensation came to $22,522.
Environmental Program Analyst/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Tammy Gordon serves as a Environmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,488.
Park/Historic Site Supervisor/Natural Resources
Christopher Hawn holds the role of Park/Historic Site Supervisor at Natural Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,482.
Park/Historic Site Coordinator/Natural Resources
Taylor Ratcliff is a Park/Historic Site Coordinator at Natural Resources. 2024 total compensation came to $22,469.
Environmental Program Analyst/Natural Resources
Ashley Kneemueller is a Environmental Program Analyst at Natural Resources. 2024 total compensation came to $22,422.
Environmental Program Supervisor/Natural Resources
Kristen Pattinson is a Environmental Program Supervisor at Natural Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $22,350.
Administrative Support Assistant/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Elise Buchman serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,346.
Environmental Program Assistant/Natural Resources
Reis Rosenbloom works as a Environmental Program Assistant for Natural Resources. Reis earned $22,175 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Natural Resources
Jimmie Tipton holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Natural Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,165.
Environmental Program Specialist/Natural Resources
Billy Hackett holds the role of Environmental Program Specialist at Natural Resources. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,116.
Park Ranger Recruit/Natural Resources
Billy Stephens is a Park Ranger Recruit at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $22,111.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
Michael Abbott is a Environmental Program Manager at Natural Resources. 2024 total compensation came to $22,084.
Clerk/Natural Resources
Refaat Mefrakis works as a Clerk for Natural Resources. Refaat earned $22,065 in 2025.
Environmental Program Analyst/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Marion Varax serves as a Environmental Program Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,045.
Assistant Engineer/Natural Resources
Mustahsin Reasad is a Assistant Engineer at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $22,041.
Environmental Program Analyst/Natural Resources
Bailey Dietz is a Environmental Program Analyst at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $22,003.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
Justin Adams holds the role of Environmental Program Manager at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,977.
Administrative Support Professional/Natural Resources
Ashley Boehlen holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,970.
Miscellaneous Professional/Natural Resources
Cheryl Steffan holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,877.
Grants Specialist/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Dawn Schaperclaus serves as a Grants Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,828.
Administrative Support Professional/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Marissa West serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,827.
Environmental Program Analyst/Natural Resources
Denise Marcum is a Environmental Program Analyst at Natural Resources. 2024 total compensation came to $21,794.