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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

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

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.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$201.6M
3,353
$62,927
2025
$226.7M
12.4%
3,514
4.8%
$66,596
5.8%

Record list

Employees

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Joshua Kelly

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
L&M Real Estate Appraisal Unit
Base pay
$109,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
2016-10-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Joshua Kelly works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within L&M Real Estate Appraisal Unit. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $109,118 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Garms

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
DNR Government Relations Staff
Base pay
$109,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
2001-07-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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 Garms serves as a Nr Program Consultant within Dnr Government Relations Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,118. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Stewart

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Strategic Rec Mgmt
Base pay
$109,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
2007-08-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Nancy Stewart is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Strategic Recreation Management. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,118. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Mcbride Jr

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Strategic Rec Mgmt
Base pay
$109,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
2018-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

James Mcbride Jr is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Strategic Recreation Management. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,118. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Corcoran

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Image Analys Staff
Base pay
$109,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
2014-08-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Jennifer Corcoran works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within For Management Fia Image Analys Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $109,118 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kent Skaar

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
PAT-CO Development Program
Base pay
$109,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
2001-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Kent Skaar works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co Development Program. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Kent earned $109,118 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Stark

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$109,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
1997-10-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Daniel Stark works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $109,118 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amelia English

Communications Specialist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
OSD OCO Outreach & Education
Base pay
$108,645
Overtime
$473
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
2023-08-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Amelia English holds the role of Communications Specialist 4 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Outreach & Education. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,118. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Randy Balausky

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$108,698
Overtime
$420
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
2013-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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, Randy Balausky serves as a Nr Program Consultant within Pat-Co-Admin Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,118. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trent Luger

Landscape Architect Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,116
Sub-department
OSD MR Landscape Architects
Base pay
$109,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,116
Hire date
2009-03-18
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

Trent Luger works as a Landscape Architect Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Landscape Architects. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Trent earned $109,116 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wade Miller

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,116
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Strategic Rec Mgmt
Base pay
$109,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,116
Hire date
1999-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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, Wade Miller serves as a Nr Program Consultant within Pat-Co-Strategic Recreation Management. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,116. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barbara Weisman

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,116
Sub-department
ECO Waters Inv Mont & Analysis
Base pay
$109,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,116
Hire date
1990-03-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Barbara Weisman works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Inv Mont & Analysis. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Barbara earned $109,116 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melinda Anderson

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,111
Sub-department
PAT-CO Development Program
Base pay
$109,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,111
Hire date
2006-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Melinda Anderson holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co Development Program. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,111. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Seifermann

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$109,111
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4
Base pay
$87,199
Overtime
$21,306
Other pay
$605
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,111
Hire date
2008-06-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adam Seifermann is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $109,111. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Pooja Kanwar

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,108
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$109,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,108
Hire date
2017-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Pooja Kanwar is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,108. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Olson

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,108
Sub-department
F&W Wetland Habitat
Base pay
$109,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,108
Hire date
2002-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Matthew Olson works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wetland Habitat. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $109,108 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cecilia Strauss

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,088
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$109,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,088
Hire date
1987-10-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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, Cecilia Strauss serves as a Nr Program Consultant within Eco Waters Land Use. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,088. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cassandra Baysal

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,863
Sub-department
FOR R2 Staff
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$4,073
Other pay
$13,765
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,863
Hire date
2007-05-31
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
Itasca

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, Cassandra Baysal serves as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist within For R2 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,863. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristin Backlund

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,848
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wild River
Base pay
$107,258
Overtime
$1,280
Other pay
$310
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,848
Hire date
1985-06-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kristin Backlund serves as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails within Pat-R3 Wild River. Hired in 1985, they have about 40 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,848. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jacqueline Johnson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,669
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4
Base pay
$100,573
Overtime
$7,911
Other pay
$185
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,669
Hire date
2016-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacqueline Johnson is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,669. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mary Straka

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,564
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-District 5
Base pay
$108,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,564
Hire date
1988-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Straka holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Ne Region-District 5. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,564. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Rachel Henzen

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,556
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-District 7
Base pay
$108,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,556
Hire date
2001-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rachel Henzen holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-District 7. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,556. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Greg Heyblom

Real Estate Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,553
Sub-department
L&M Real Estate Transactions
Base pay
$106,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,553
Hire date
2017-01-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Greg Heyblom works as a Real Estate Program Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within L&M Real Estate Transactions. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Greg earned $108,553 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.