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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Park/Historic Site Supervisor/Natural Resources
David Guthrie holds the role of Park/Historic Site Supervisor at Natural Resources. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,018.
Professional Engineer/Natural Resources
Todd Messenger holds the role of Professional Engineer at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,000.
Park/Historic Site Specialist/Natural Resources
Lucas Schwartze works as a Park/Historic Site Specialist for Natural Resources. Lucas earned $47,937 in 2025.
Environmental Program Supervisor/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Kimberly Huckaba serves as a Environmental Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,922.
Administrative Support Professional/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Carla Vandepopuliere serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,922.
Park/Historic Site Specialist/Natural Resources
Holly Rohr is a Park/Historic Site Specialist at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $47,912.
Park/Historic Site Specialist/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Candy Hawk serves as a Park/Historic Site Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,889.
Environmental Program Assistant/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Melissa Mcwilliams serves as a Environmental Program Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,868.
Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
Garry Mcfadden is a Specialized Trades Worker at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $47,838.
Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
William Collins is a Specialized Trades Worker at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $47,838.
Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Lullel Hickman serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,837.
Environmental Program Analyst/Natural Resources
Ryan Dawson works as a Environmental Program Analyst for Natural Resources. Ryan earned $47,821 in 2023.
Environmental Program Analyst/Natural Resources
John Felts is a Environmental Program Analyst at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $47,817.
Professional Engineer/Natural Resources
Alan Barnett holds the role of Professional Engineer at Natural Resources. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,768.
Environmental Program Supervisor/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Brenna Mcdonald serves as a Environmental Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,702.
Museum Curator/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Scott Mcdowell serves as a Museum Curator. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,635.
Park/Historic Site Specialist/Natural Resources
Matthew Harris holds the role of Park/Historic Site Specialist at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,635.
Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
Craig Ferguson holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,625.
Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Dustin Bowen serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,625.
Park/Historic Site Supervisor/Natural Resources
Breanne Dodge works as a Park/Historic Site Supervisor for Natural Resources. Breanne earned $47,525 in 2025.
Park/Historic Site Specialist/Natural Resources
Marianne Bodine works as a Park/Historic Site Specialist for Natural Resources. Marianne earned $47,522 in 2025.
Museum Curator/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Angela Wells serves as a Museum Curator. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,426.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Natural Resources
Justin Beyer works as a Senior Accounts Assistant for Natural Resources. Justin earned $47,424 in 2025.
Park/Historic Site Specialist/Natural Resources
Connie Weber works as a Park/Historic Site Specialist for Natural Resources. Connie earned $47,304 in 2025.
Engng Surveying & Field Aide/Natural Resources
Karen Loveland is a Engng Surveying & Field Aide at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $47,255.
Park/Historic Site Supervisor/Natural Resources
Kirk Decker holds the role of Park/Historic Site Supervisor at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,211.
Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
Matthew Dubbs works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Natural Resources. Matthew earned $47,202 in 2025.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Daniel Mcdowell serves as a Environmental Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,185.
Environmental Program Analyst/Natural Resources
Hillary Wakefield holds the role of Environmental Program Analyst at Natural Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,184.
Environmental Program Supervisor/Natural Resources
Joshua Willison works as a Environmental Program Supervisor for Natural Resources. Joshua earned $47,143 in 2025.
Research Data Analysis Spv/Mgr/Natural Resources
Rebecca Cripe works as a Research Data Analysis Spv/Mgr for Natural Resources. Rebecca earned $47,126 in 2025.
Deputy Division Director/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Arthur Goodin serves as a Deputy Division Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,093.
Park/Historic Site Specialist/Natural Resources
Matthew Davis works as a Park/Historic Site Specialist for Natural Resources. Matthew earned $47,091 in 2025.
Park/Historic Site Specialist/Natural Resources
Sarah Jones holds the role of Park/Historic Site Specialist at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,085.
Administrative Support Professional/Natural Resources
Lauren Bax is a Administrative Support Professional at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $47,079.
Grants Specialist/Natural Resources
Robert Garber is a Grants Specialist at Natural Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $47,075.
Administrative Support Assistant/Natural Resources
Jacqueline Heisler holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,068.
Specialized Trades Worker/Natural Resources
Brandon Wattenbarger holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,067.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Natural Resources
Wendy Wolfe holds the role of Senior Accounts Assistant at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,062.
Associate Engineer/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Russell Osborne serves as a Associate Engineer. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,058.