Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Planner

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Planner

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

5 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $37,055, below the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $212.9K
Role median: $37,055
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Below

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This role across Minnesota

Planner is held in 7 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $37,055 ranks #3 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Administration Department

$66,392 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$56,553 · 1

Revenue Department

$35,165 · 1

Capitol Area Architect

$22,552 · 1

Transportation Department

$7,220 · 18

Human Services Department

$382 · 1

Median total compensation for the Planner role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Planner beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 20 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $8,356 ranks #20 of 20. See Planner across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$192,787 · 154

City of San Jose

$154,743 · 47

New York Public Authorities

$107,609 · 20

City of Miami

$104,505 · 12

Texas

$86,760 · 343

City of Charlotte

$82,680 · 18

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$77,466 · 79

City of Las Vegas

$73,513 · 57

Median total compensation for comparable Plannerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Natalie Haberman

Planner/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$61,709

Sub-department: F&W Policy Planning Prog Staff
Base pay: $61,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,709
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Natalie Haberman holds the role of Planner at Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Planning Program Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,709. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anna Ness

Planner/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$44,750

Sub-department: ECO Waters R1 Watercraft Insp
Base pay: $44,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,750
Hire date: 2000-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Anna Ness serves as a Planner within Eco Waters R1 Watercraft Inspector. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,750. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Burback

Planner/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$37,055

Sub-department: ECO Waters R2 Watercraft Insp
Base pay: $37,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,055
Hire date: 2008-05-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Chad Burback serves as a Planner within Eco Waters R2 Watercraft Inspector. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,055. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Traci Eicholz

Planner/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$36,132

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 Watercraft Insp
Base pay: $35,340
Overtime: $61
Other pay: $731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,132
Hire date: 2019-07-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Traci Eicholz holds the role of Planner at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Watercraft Inspector. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,132. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darrin Rain

Planner/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$33,291

Sub-department: ECO Waters R4 Watercraft Insp
Base pay: $33,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,291
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Darrin Rain is a Planner at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Watercraft Inspector. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $33,291. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.