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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Accountant Manager/Natural Resources
Kenda Sanders holds the role of Accountant Manager at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,838.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
Mikiata Carroll works as a Environmental Program Manager for Natural Resources. Mikiata earned $98,416 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Natural Resources
Erin Fanning holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,898.
Staff Director/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Mark Pauley serves as a Staff Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,203.
Park Ranger Manager/Natural Resources
Joshua Campbell holds the role of Park Ranger Manager at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,641.
Division Director/Natural Resources
Craig Redmon holds the role of Division Director at Natural Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,865.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Kendall Hale serves as a Environmental Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,949.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Cynthia Lepage serves as a Environmental Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,294.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
Branden Doster is a Environmental Program Manager at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $92,195.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
Dustin Webb holds the role of Environmental Program Manager at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,074.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Greg Combs serves as a Environmental Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,927.
Special Assistant Professional/Natural Resources
Alyson Gatwood works as a Special Assistant Professional for Natural Resources. Alyson earned $91,818 in 2025.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
Mark Leath is a Environmental Program Manager at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $91,459.
Engineer Supervisor/Natural Resources
Susan Heckenkamp works as a Engineer Supervisor for Natural Resources. Susan earned $90,647 in 2025.
Architect/Natural Resources
Donald Stier is a Architect at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $89,905.
Legal Counsel/Natural Resources
Joel Reschly works as a Legal Counsel for Natural Resources. Joel earned $89,676 in 2025.
Deputy Division Director/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Justin Adams serves as a Deputy Division Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,429.
Environmental Program Supervisor/Natural Resources
Richard Gann holds the role of Environmental Program Supervisor at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,296.
Administrative Manager/Natural Resources
Jodi Schaefer holds the role of Administrative Manager at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,755.
Park Ranger Manager/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Thomas Anderson serves as a Park Ranger Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,244.
Program Manager/Natural Resources
Michael Zielinski holds the role of Program Manager at Natural Resources. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,109.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
David Drilling is a Environmental Program Manager at Natural Resources. 2025 total compensation came to $88,108.
Environmental Program Manager/Natural Resources
Kenneth Koon is a Environmental Program Manager at Natural Resources. 2024 total compensation came to $87,959.
Engineer Supervisor/Natural Resources
At Natural Resources, Christine Kump-Mitchell serves as a Engineer Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,939.