Minnesota / Natural Resources Department

Agency file

Natural Resources Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Natural Resources Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 3,514 employees with median total compensation of $66,596; the highest distinct record was $240,971.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $226.7M
Employees: 3,514
Median total: $66,596
Highest record: $240,971

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$13$144,593+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,514 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,596) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $60,301 (93%)
Overtime — $2,673 (4%)
Other — $1,533 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$7,694

$27,483

$66,596

$95,167

$115,594

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $115,594 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,694. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Buildings & Grounds Worker

260 · $17,987

Parks & Trails Associate

198 · $14,362

Nr Specialist 2 Co

150 · $116,115

Laborer Trades & Equipment

90 · $46,497

Office & Administrative Specialist Int

82 · $51,468

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$201.6M —	3,353 —	$62,927 —
2025	$226.7M ▲ 12.4%	3,514 ▲ 4.8%	$66,596 ▲ 5.8%

Record list

Employees

Page 5

Kerry Ross

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD OP R1 Planner
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2002-02-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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

Kerry Ross is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R1 Planner. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keylor Andrews

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2010-05-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Keylor Andrews holds the role of Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Casey Schoenebeck

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2016-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pope

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

Casey Schoenebeck works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Casey earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Guthrie

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2014-11-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hubbard

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

Robert Guthrie works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Siira

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2001-02-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pope

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

Emily Siira is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joni Brekke

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2002-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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

Joni Brekke holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Jennelle

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2015-04-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Jennelle holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caroline Greeson

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD OP Section Heads
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2014-01-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

At Natural Resources Department, Caroline Greeson serves as a Planner Principal State within Osd Op Section Heads. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wade Johnson

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2012-03-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Wade Johnson works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Wade earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Lindgren

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2006-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Heidi Lindgren works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Heidi earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Boulay

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1998-11-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Peter Boulay holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Eaton

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2023-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Donald Eaton works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Donald earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Albert

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Enforcement - Asst Director
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2018-01-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Albert serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Enforcement - Assistant Director. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Dugan

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Enforcement - BLA
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2016-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Lisa Dugan works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Bla. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Bjerke

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2014-05-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Ryan Bjerke holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tom Kresko

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2001-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cottonwood

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

Tom Kresko works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Tom earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jade Templin

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2000-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Jade Templin works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Jade earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Johnson

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1997-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jason Johnson serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Craig Wills

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 Northern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1996-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Isanti

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

Craig Wills is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Northern Staff. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Boland

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2010-08-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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, Kimberly Boland serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Reed

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1990-09-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pope

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

Jeffrey Reed works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Welby Smith

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1980-10-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Welby Smith works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Hired in 1980, they have about 45 years of service as a full-time employee. Welby earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Holmstrom

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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, Rebecca Holmstrom serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Lindgren

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish-R2 Duluth
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1990-10-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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

John Lindgren is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Duluth. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Burdis

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1990-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Wabasha

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

Robert Burdis works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Miron

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD MR Equipment & Operations
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2009-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Catherine Miron works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Equipment & Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Rantala

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - Habitat
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2015-04-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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, Heidi Rantala serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Fish - Habitat. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Carlson

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,733

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay: $97,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,733
Hire date: 2010-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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, Jason Carlson serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,733. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Van Riper

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,733

Sub-department: ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay: $97,569
Overtime: $165
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,733
Hire date: 1998-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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, Laura Van Riper serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within Eco Waters Invasive Species. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,733. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lecia Babeu

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,733

Sub-department: ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay: $97,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,733
Hire date: 2009-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

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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, Lecia Babeu serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,733. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Proulx

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,732

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay: $97,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,732
Hire date: 1994-06-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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, Nicholas Proulx serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,732. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Lehman

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,731

Sub-department: ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay: $97,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,731
Hire date: 2006-05-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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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

Nicole Lehman holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,731. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Johnson

Realty Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,731

Sub-department: L&M Acquisitions
Base pay: $97,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,731
Hire date: 1999-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

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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

Andrea Johnson works as a Realty Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within L&M Acquisitions. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Andrea earned $97,731 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Lore

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,727

Sub-department: ECO Waters R4 ARm Staff
Base pay: $97,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,727
Hire date: 2012-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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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

Jonathan Lore works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $97,727 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephanie Klamm

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,727

Sub-department: ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay: $97,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,727
Hire date: 2000-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pennington

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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, Stephanie Klamm serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,727. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Wick

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,727

Sub-department: ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay: $97,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,727
Hire date: 2024-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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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

Richard Wick is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,727. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rian Reed

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,726

Sub-department: ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay: $97,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,726
Hire date: 1999-04-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

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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

Rian Reed holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,726. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Bleckwenn

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,722

Sub-department: ECO Waters SNA Ops
Base pay: $97,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,722
Hire date: 2012-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

William Bleckwenn is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Sna Operations. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,722. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karl Koller

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,718

Sub-department: ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay: $97,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,718
Hire date: 1989-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

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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, Karl Koller serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,718. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donna Perleberg

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,708

Sub-department: ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay: $97,348
Overtime: $360
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,708
Hire date: 1991-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

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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

Donna Perleberg works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. Donna earned $97,708 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.