Dick, Theodore E
State Prog Admin DirectorNatural Resources DeptItasca CountyFull-time
F&W WLD Section Mgmt. Minnesota state employee pay history, from State of Minnesota salary data.
Pay by fiscal year
Total paid across all records in each year, overtime included, compared with consumer prices.
From FY 2011 to FY 2026, pay went up 119% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 47% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $114,279 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $112,504 | +3.6% | +2.6% | +1.0% |
| FY 2024 | $108,545 | +2.5% | +3.3% | −0.8% |
| FY 2023 | $105,946 | +5.9% | +6.3% | −0.3% |
| FY 2022 | $100,019 | +8.8% | +7.2% | +1.5% |
| FY 2021 | $91,932 | +6.0% | +2.3% | +3.7% |
| FY 2020 | $86,688 | +4.4% | +1.6% | +2.8% |
| FY 2019 | $83,052 | +7.6% | +2.1% | +5.4% |
| FY 2018 | $77,195 | +10.9% | +2.3% | +8.4% |
| FY 2017 | $69,637 | +6.9% | +1.8% | +4.9% |
| FY 2016 | $65,156 | +6.7% | +0.7% | +6.0% |
| FY 2015 | $61,059 | −2.0% | +0.7% | −2.7% |
| FY 2014 | $62,304 | +10.9% | +1.6% | +9.2% |
| FY 2013 | $56,173 | +11.7% | +1.7% | +9.9% |
| FY 2012 | $50,271 | −3.9% | +2.9% | −6.6% |
| FY 2011 | $52,289 | — | — | — |
Each change compares a year with the one before. Large swings usually come from a partial year, extra hours or a change of job rather than a raise. Prices: Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, U.S. city average) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, averaged July to June; FY 2026 uses 11 months because October 2025 was not published.
Compared with the same job title
FY 2026 · State Prog Admin Director
Paid more than 47% of the 237 people with this job title that year. The median was $114,279.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
22 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Natural Resources Dept F&W WLD Section Mgmt | State Prog Admin Director Full-time | Itasca | $54.97 /hr | — | $114,279 |
| 2025 | Natural Resources Dept F&W WLD Section Mgmt | State Prog Admin Director Full-time | Itasca | $54.16 /hr | — | $112,504 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Pol Plng & Acq Programs | State Prog Admin Director Full-time | Ramsey | $51.83 /hr | — | $108,545 |
| 2023 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Pol Plng & Acq Programs | State Prog Admin Director Full-time | Ramsey | $49.13 /hr | — | $105,946 |
| 2022 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Pol Plng & Acq Programs | State Prog Admin Director Full-time | Ramsey | $47.93 /hr | $930 | $100,019 |
| 2022 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Populations Program | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $40.61 /hr | — | — |
| 2021 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Populations Program | NR Prog Consultant Full-time | Itasca | $45.36 /hr | — | $91,932 |
| 2021 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Populations Program | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $40.61 /hr | — | — |
| 2020 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Populations Program | NR Prog Consultant Full-time | Itasca | $42.70 /hr | — | $86,688 |
| 2020 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Populations Program | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $39.62 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Forest Habitat | NR Prog Consultant Full-time | Itasca | $40.30 /hr | — | $83,052 |
| 2019 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Forest Habitat | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time · left during year | Itasca | $37.45 /hr | — | — |
| 2018 | Natural Resources Dept F&W WLD Habitat Program | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time | Itasca | $39.20 /hr | — | $77,195 |
| 2017 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Forest Habitat | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time | Itasca | $33.42 /hr | — | $69,637 |
| 2016 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Forest Habitat | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time | Itasca | $31.45 /hr | — | $65,156 |
| 2015 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Forest Habitat | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time | Itasca | $29.58 /hr | — | $61,059 |
| 2014 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Forest Habitat | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time | Itasca | $27.73 /hr | — | $62,304 |
| 2014 | Natural Resources Dept WL-R3 Cambridge | NR Area Supv Wildlife Full-time · left during year | Isanti | $30.64 /hr | — | — |
| 2013 | Natural Resources Dept WL-R3 Cambridge | NR Area Supv Wildlife Full-time | Isanti | $28.69 /hr | — | $56,173 |
| 2013 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Forest Habitat | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time · left during year | Itasca | $25.51 /hr | — | — |
| 2012 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Forest Habitat | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time | Itasca | $24.61 /hr | — | $50,271 |
| 2011 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Populations Program | NR Prog Coordinator Full-time | Itasca | $23.74 /hr | — | $52,289 |
The state reports one pay total per person per year, covering all of their positions, so it appears on one of that year’s lines and the others show no separate pay.
Highest paid in Natural Resources Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Lais, Daniel R$215,649State Prog Admin Manager Sr
- Smith, Rodmen E$205,052NR Dir - Enforcement
- Naramore, Barbara Lynn$198,561Deputy Commr Natural Resources
- Strommen, Sarah$197,945Commissioner-Natural Resources
- Lotthammer, Shannon M$186,471Asst Commr NR Operations
- Richards, Jess W$185,409Asst Commr NR Operations
- Meier, Robert H$185,344Asst Commr NR Operations
- Gorecki, Robert Andrew$184,600NR Asst Dir - Enforcement
Highest paid as State Prog Admin Director
FY 2026, amount paid
- Sheryak, Mae Marie$175,243MNsure
- Michaels, Steve R$154,871Natural Resources Dept
- Barrett, Melanie A$132,979Lottery
- Goodman, Jordan W$130,879Direct Care and Treatment
- Hartman, Marie R$129,305Direct Care and Treatment
- Christensen, Eric C$128,173Direct Care and Treatment
- Herring, Anthony Michael$127,144Direct Care and Treatment
- Hanna, Timothy John$126,331Health Department