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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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 36

Andrew Thompson

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,102
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$78,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,102
Hire date
2001-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Andrew Thompson holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,102. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Salo

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,064
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Asst Staff
Base pay
$70,066
Overtime
$5,867
Other pay
$5,131
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,064
Hire date
1989-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

William Salo works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Assistant Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. William earned $81,064 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Willow Shields

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,047
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Father Hennepin Asst
Base pay
$79,132
Overtime
$1,514
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,047
Hire date
2013-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

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

Willow Shields works as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Father Hennepin Assistant. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Willow earned $81,047 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Michael Bolinski

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,929
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,929
Hire date
2013-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Bolinski holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,929. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Travis Kinsell

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,926
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$80,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,926
Hire date
2017-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mcleod

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, Travis Kinsell serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,926. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christine Hokkala-Kuhns

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,920
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay
$80,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,920
Hire date
2012-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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, Christine Hokkala-Kuhns serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,920. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Preston Dean

Engineering Aide Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,910
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 1
Base pay
$75,197
Overtime
$5,448
Other pay
$265
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,910
Hire date
2007-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Preston Dean works as a Engineering Aide Senior for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 1. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Preston earned $80,910 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Benjamin Nicklay

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,852
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 L Sup/AOC
Base pay
$80,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,852
Hire date
2016-06-06
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
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

Benjamin Nicklay is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 L Sup/Aoc. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,852. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alan Schmidt

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$80,816
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$55,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,333
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,816
Hire date
1985-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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

At Natural Resources Department, Alan Schmidt serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff. They have served since 1985 (about 39 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,816. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenny Ayechit

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,815
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$80,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,815
Hire date
2024-06-24
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, Jenny Ayechit serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,815. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kent Schaap

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,692
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$78,486
Overtime
$665
Other pay
$1,542
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,692
Hire date
2001-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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, Kent Schaap serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,692. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Sagedahl

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,650
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$374
Other pay
$509
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,650
Hire date
2010-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Douglas Sagedahl is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,650. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Christine Johnson

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,581
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitwater/Winona
Base pay
$80,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,581
Hire date
2015-12-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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

Christine Johnson holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Whitwater/Winona. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,581. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ryan Paliewicz

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,541
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$52,518
Overtime
$24,684
Other pay
$3,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,541
Hire date
2023-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Ryan Paliewicz serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Tower Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,541. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Margaret Dexter

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,437
Sub-department
F&W WLD Health Program
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,543
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,437
Hire date
1988-12-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Margaret Dexter holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Health Program. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,437. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Garrett Mann

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,422
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$73,100
Overtime
$3,596
Other pay
$3,725
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,422
Hire date
2012-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Garrett Mann works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Garrett earned $80,422 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Bump

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,417
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$80,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,417
Hire date
2011-05-16
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
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

Samantha Bump works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $80,417 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Derek Bahr

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,417
Sub-department
F&W IBI Staff
Base pay
$80,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,417
Hire date
2011-08-01
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
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, Derek Bahr serves as a Research Scientist 2 within F&W Ibi Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,417. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Anderson

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,413
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,413
Hire date
1995-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Big Stone

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

Kyle Anderson works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $80,413 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Doyle Hass

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,413
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,413
Hire date
2001-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Doyle Hass works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Doyle earned $80,413 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Peterson

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,410
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$78,782
Overtime
$109
Other pay
$1,519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,410
Hire date
2006-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Nicholas Peterson is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,410. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patricia Holt

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,398
Sub-department
Enforcement-Administration
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$4,075
Other pay
$67
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,398
Hire date
1994-11-03
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patricia Holt is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Administration. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,398. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Moses Ong

Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,396
Sub-department
F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs
Base pay
$74,370
Overtime
$126
Other pay
$5,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,396
Hire date
2019-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

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, Moses Ong serves as a Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery within F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,396. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Bradley Carlson

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,356
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Spicer Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,462
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,356
Hire date
1991-09-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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, Bradley Carlson serves as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries within Fish-R4 Spicer Staff. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,356. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Smith

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,308
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$80,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,308
Hire date
2013-12-02
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

Christopher Smith holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,308. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tanner Stevens

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,223
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,329
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,223
Hire date
2013-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mcleod

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

Tanner Stevens is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Hutchinson Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,223. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valentin Noel

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,199
Sub-department
OSD OP Mgmt & Planning
Base pay
$80,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,199
Hire date
2024-01-03
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

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

Valentin Noel is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Management & Planning. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,199. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Braund

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,108
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay
$79,220
Overtime
$874
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,108
Hire date
2023-05-03
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
Lake

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

Danielle Braund holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,108. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Pain

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,101
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$80,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,101
Hire date
2023-10-16
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Rachel Pain is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,101. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michaela Leach

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,090
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$80,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,090
Hire date
2016-11-02
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

Michaela Leach works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Michaela earned $80,090 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Butler

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,085
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$69,166
Overtime
$9,455
Other pay
$1,465
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,085
Hire date
2010-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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, Andrew Butler serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R3 Little Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,085. Union affiliation: Technical.

Devon Oliver

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,981
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$79,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,981
Hire date
2022-02-02
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

Devon Oliver works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Devon earned $79,981 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Beckius

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,954
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$79,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,954
Hire date
2022-10-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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

Charles Beckius works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 4 Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Charles earned $79,954 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Leticia Benner

Accounting Officer Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,919
Sub-department
ECO Waters Admin Unit
Base pay
$78,742
Overtime
$1,177
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,919
Hire date
2006-08-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Leticia Benner works as a Accounting Officer Inter for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Administrative Unit. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Leticia earned $79,919 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Plovnick

Engineering Aide Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,878
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 1
Base pay
$76,131
Overtime
$3,747
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,878
Hire date
2007-10-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Plovnick is a Engineering Aide Senior at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 1. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,878. They are represented by Technical.

Matthew Petersen

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,843
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro West Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,843
Hire date
2014-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Matthew Petersen works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro West Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $79,843 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Trauba

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,831
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$78,441
Overtime
$1,367
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,831
Hire date
2008-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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

Nicholas Trauba holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,831. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Jones

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,796
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$77,605
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$2,169
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,796
Hire date
2023-05-19
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
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

Andrea Jones holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,796. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rodger Cahoon

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,766
Sub-department
FOR Protection Excess Property
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,766
Hire date
2010-11-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rodger Cahoon is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Excess Property. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,766. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Eric Pelto

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$79,766
Sub-department
PAT Interp/Visitor Svcs Prog
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,766
Hire date
2008-05-01
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Pelto holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Pat Interp/Visitor Services Program. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,766. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.