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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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Isabella Francisco

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,572
Sub-department
Temperance River Staff
Base pay
$17,969
Overtime
$513
Other pay
$90
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,572
Hire date
2018-05-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.7
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Isabella Francisco is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Temperance River Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working part-time, 0.7 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $18,572. Union affiliation: Service.

Ryan Dunnell

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,482
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$17,518
Overtime
$965
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,482
Hire date
2022-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Ryan Dunnell serves as a Nr Technician within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,482. They are represented by Technical.

Madeline Hayden

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$18,458
Sub-department
ECO Waters Mussel Program
Base pay
$17,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,136
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,458
Hire date
2006-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Goodhue

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Madeline Hayden works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mussel Program. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Madeline earned $18,458 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Parker Kreie

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,457
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$18,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,457
Hire date
2023-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Watonwan

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Parker Kreie holds the role of Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,457. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jessica Adamski

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,446
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 2
Base pay
$17,950
Overtime
$496
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,446
Hire date
2023-07-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jessica Adamski serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,446. Their bargaining unit is Service.

James Koenig

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,436
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Crow Wing Asst
Base pay
$17,311
Overtime
$783
Other pay
$342
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,436
Hire date
2018-09-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Koenig works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Crow Wing Assistant. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. James earned $18,436 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Paula Eischens

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,427
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Camping
Base pay
$17,533
Overtime
$771
Other pay
$123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,427
Hire date
2023-06-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paula Eischens works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Camping. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Paula earned $18,427 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Amber Tompkins

Customer Services Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,420
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Gift Shops
Base pay
$16,453
Overtime
$999
Other pay
$968
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,420
Hire date
2022-05-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Amber Tompkins serves as a Customer Services Specialist within Pat-R1 Itasca Gift Shops. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,420. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Jeanette Leete

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,289
Sub-department
EcoWaters Strategic Info Serv
Base pay
$17,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,289
Hire date
1981-10-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.2
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeanette Leete holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Strategic Information Service. Hired in 1981, they have about 44 years of service as a part-time, 0.2 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,289. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Amber Klinker

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,285
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Split Rock Light Staff2
Base pay
$17,423
Overtime
$789
Other pay
$72
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,285
Hire date
2019-05-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amber Klinker holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Split Rock Light Staff2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a part-time, 0.85 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,285. Union affiliation: Service.

Andrew Larson

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,280
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$18,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$67
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,280
Hire date
2008-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Andrew Larson serves as a Nr Fisheries Census Clerk within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,280. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

James Fundine

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,261
Sub-department
PAT T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$18,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$238
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,261
Hire date
1989-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Fundine works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years as a full-time employee. James earned $18,261 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Denise Baumgardt

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$18,256
Sub-department
OSD OCO Information Center
Base pay
$18,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,256
Hire date
2023-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Denise Baumgardt serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within Osd Oco Information Center. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,256. They are represented by Clerical.

Colin Rasmussen

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,229
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Ops Staff
Base pay
$17,211
Overtime
$1,018
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,229
Hire date
2021-05-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.95
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Colin Rasmussen holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a part-time, 0.95 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,229. Union affiliation: Service.

Chelsea Acres

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,229
Sub-department
F&W Admin Federal Grants
Base pay
$18,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,229
Hire date
2025-04-07
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

Chelsea Acres is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Federal Grants. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $18,229. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Courtney Schirmers

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,146
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$18,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,146
Hire date
2012-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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

Courtney Schirmers works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Courtney earned $18,146 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sadie Mathison

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$18,137
Sub-department
FOR Resources Council Staff
Base pay
$17,348
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$789
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,137
Hire date
2018-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sadie Mathison works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Natural Resources Department within For Resources Council Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Sadie earned $18,137 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luanna Pirnie-Smith

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,133
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Mille LacsKathioStaff 2
Base pay
$16,606
Overtime
$733
Other pay
$794
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,133
Hire date
2024-06-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
Work county
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Luanna Pirnie-Smith works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Mille Lacskathiostaff 2. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.85 FTE employee. Luanna earned $18,133 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

La Xiong

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$18,126
Sub-department
OSD OCO Info Ctr One Call
Base pay
$17,262
Overtime
$864
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,126
Hire date
2024-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, La Xiong serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within Osd Oco Information Center One Call. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,126. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.