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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
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 42

Jason Hanks

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,951
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Staff
Base pay
$63,014
Overtime
$10,676
Other pay
$262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,951
Hire date
2017-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
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

Jason Hanks works as a General Repair Worker for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Jason earned $73,951 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Madisson Masucci

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,948
Sub-department
FOR CFM Asst
Base pay
$73,682
Overtime
$266
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,948
Hire date
2016-06-07
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

Madisson Masucci works as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within For Cfm Assistant. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Madisson earned $73,948 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tucker Hell

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,882
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Staff
Base pay
$50,029
Overtime
$21,485
Other pay
$2,368
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,882
Hire date
2023-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

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

Tucker Hell is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,882. Union affiliation: Technical.

Daniel Reinartz

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,812
Sub-department
ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay
$73,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,812
Hire date
2012-09-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.7
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, Daniel Reinartz serves as a Hydrologist 3 within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working part-time, 0.7 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,812. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Stauffer

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$73,803
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lake City
Base pay
$20,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,472
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,803
Hire date
1991-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Stauffer works as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lake City. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $73,803 in 2024. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Cory Peterson

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,801
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 3
Base pay
$73,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,801
Hire date
2013-10-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

Cory Peterson holds the role of Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 3. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,801. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Hansen

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$73,742
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$52,099
Overtime
$17,125
Other pay
$4,517
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,742
Hire date
2014-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Hansen works as a Nr Technician for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $73,742 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Kathleen Oberg

Accounting Supervisor Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,681
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Serv-Operations
Base pay
$73,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,681
Hire date
2016-10-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Kathleen Oberg works as a Accounting Supervisor Inter for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Serv-Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Kathleen earned $73,681 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Steven Koski

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,668
Sub-department
L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio
Base pay
$73,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,668
Hire date
2014-08-04
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

Steven Koski is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,668. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Roskamp

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,630
Sub-department
WL-R4 Windom Staff
Base pay
$71,402
Overtime
$1,216
Other pay
$1,012
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,630
Hire date
2008-04-07
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
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

Brandon Roskamp is a Nr Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Windom Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,630. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patrick Hebner

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,609
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$73,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,609
Hire date
2022-02-22
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

At Natural Resources Department, Patrick Hebner serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Osd Mr Region 3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,609. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Jungst

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,603
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 SNA Staff
Base pay
$73,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,603
Hire date
2009-05-29
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
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Jungst holds the role of Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Sna Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,603. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Frank

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,597
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,597
Hire date
1999-10-27
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
Pine

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 Frank holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,597. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Uphoff

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,597
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,597
Hire date
2008-05-14
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
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 Uphoff is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,597. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Spence

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,597
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,597
Hire date
2002-05-08
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
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

Daniel Spence is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lake City Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,597. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Greniger

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,596
Sub-department
FOR Admn Bus Mgt
Base pay
$73,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,596
Hire date
2014-04-14
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
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

Michelle Greniger holds the role of Accounting Officer Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Admn Bus Mgt. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,596. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Fellows

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,596
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Waterville Staff
Base pay
$73,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,596
Hire date
2009-05-18
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
Le Sueur

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

Tyler Fellows is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Waterville Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,596. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Mester

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,596
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2
Base pay
$72,179
Overtime
$1,417
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,596
Hire date
2019-04-01
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

At Natural Resources Department, Amy Mester serves as a Interpret Naturalist 2 within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,596. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Leclere

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,596
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay
$73,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,596
Hire date
1997-05-05
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
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

Jeffrey Leclere holds the role of Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,596. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Gustafson

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,596
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Walker Staff
Base pay
$73,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,596
Hire date
2004-04-19
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
Cass

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

Jonathan Gustafson is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Walker Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,596. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Roloff

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,595
Sub-department
Fish-R3 SE Operations Staff
Base pay
$73,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,595
Hire date
2003-05-09
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
Fillmore

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

Jason Roloff holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Se Operations Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,595. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Honkomp

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,517
Sub-department
PAT R4B Windom Staff
Base pay
$71,352
Overtime
$1,893
Other pay
$271
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,517
Hire date
2005-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Honkomp is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4B Windom Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,517. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Kelly Affeldt

Grants Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,497
Sub-department
Enforcement - BLA
Base pay
$73,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,497
Hire date
2022-06-29
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

Kelly Affeldt holds the role of Grants Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Bla. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,497. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Mueller

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,450
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$5,337
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,450
Hire date
1981-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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, Jeffrey Mueller serves as a Nr Technician Fisheries within Fish-R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 44 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,450. Union affiliation: Technical.

Kurt Mead

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,430
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Asst
Base pay
$72,755
Overtime
$545
Other pay
$129
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,430
Hire date
2006-04-06
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
Lake

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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

Kurt Mead is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Assistant. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,430. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Krecklau

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,418
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$72,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,418
Hire date
2011-05-16
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
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

Michelle Krecklau works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $73,418 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Badini

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,380
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title
Base pay
$72,992
Overtime
$388
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,380
Hire date
2016-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Justin Badini is a State Program Administrative Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,380. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Ryan Shears I

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,338
Sub-department
FOR R2 Orr Staff
Base pay
$53,513
Overtime
$18,320
Other pay
$1,505
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,338
Hire date
2023-05-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Shears I holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Orr Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,338. They are represented by Technical.

Jennifer Gillen Ashling

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,300
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay
$73,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,300
Hire date
2007-04-19
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

Jennifer Gillen Ashling holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,300. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barbara Carre

Proj Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,300
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay
$73,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,300
Hire date
1985-01-24
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Barbara Carre holds the role of Proj Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,300. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anjudy Wood

Accounting Supervisor Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,297
Sub-department
F&W Budget Administration
Base pay
$73,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,297
Hire date
2019-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Anjudy Wood works as a Accounting Supervisor Inter for Natural Resources Department within F&W Budget Administration. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Anjudy earned $73,297 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Patrick Hagen

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,207
Sub-department
F&W WLD CWD Group
Base pay
$70,514
Overtime
$1,265
Other pay
$1,428
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,207
Hire date
2013-05-20
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
Anoka

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

Patrick Hagen is a Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Cwd Group. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,207. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristen Patterson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,084
Sub-department
Fish - Habitat
Base pay
$72,800
Overtime
$283
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,084
Hire date
2015-12-28
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
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

Kristen Patterson works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Habitat. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Kristen earned $73,084 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Kueper

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$73,025
Sub-department
FOR SFRMP
Base pay
$73,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,025
Hire date
2013-04-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
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

Amanda Kueper is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within For Sfrmp. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $73,025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wyatt Grove

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,965
Sub-department
FOR R1 Blackduck
Base pay
$57,909
Overtime
$12,840
Other pay
$2,217
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,965
Hire date
2016-03-09
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
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

Wyatt Grove is a Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Blackduck. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,965. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

April Londo

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,900
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay
$72,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,900
Hire date
2014-05-28
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
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, April Londo serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,900. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Boettcher

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,892
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Asst Staff
Base pay
$60,810
Overtime
$10,447
Other pay
$1,635
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,892
Hire date
2018-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katherine Boettcher holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Assistant Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,892. Union affiliation: Technical.

Kari Torkelson

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,870
Sub-department
OSD MR Leasing & Space Plng
Base pay
$72,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,870
Hire date
2021-05-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Kari Torkelson holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Leasing & Space Plng. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,870. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tanya Phillips

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,836
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Myre Big Island Asst
Base pay
$72,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,836
Hire date
2000-05-15
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
Freeborn

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

Tanya Phillips holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Myre Big Island Assistant. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,836. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashton Grams

Automotive Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,787
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Equipment
Base pay
$68,695
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,787
Hire date
2020-02-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashton Grams works as a Automotive Mechanic for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Equipment. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Ashton earned $72,787 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.