Paulson, Mark S
NR Tech FisheriesNatural Resources DeptSt Louis CountyFull-time
Fish-R2 Duluth Staff. 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 2020, pay went down 22% while consumer prices went up 16%. After inflation, pay is down 33% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $41,821 | −26.8% | +1.6% | −27.9% |
| FY 2019 | $57,135 | −19.0% | +2.1% | −20.7% |
| FY 2018 | $70,563 | +17.3% | +2.3% | +14.7% |
| FY 2017 | $60,170 | +3.9% | +1.8% | +2.1% |
| FY 2016 | $57,896 | +0.6% | +0.7% | −0.1% |
| FY 2015 | $57,555 | +9.1% | +0.7% | +8.3% |
| FY 2014 | $52,758 | +4.9% | +1.6% | +3.3% |
| FY 2013 | $50,291 | −6.7% | +1.7% | −8.2% |
| FY 2012 | $53,884 | +0.4% | +2.9% | −2.4% |
| FY 2011 | $53,645 | — | — | — |
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 2020 · NR Tech Fisheries
Paid more than 14% of the 29 people with this job title that year. The median was $57,365.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
10 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Duluth Staff | NR Tech Fisheries Full-time · left during year | St Louis | $27.61 /hr | $526 | $41,821 |
| 2019 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Duluth Staff | NR Tech Fisheries Full-time | St Louis | $27.00 /hr | $456 | $57,135 |
| 2018 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Duluth Staff | NR Tech Fisheries Full-time | St Louis | $26.41 /hr | $1,905 | $70,563 |
| 2017 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Duluth Staff | NR Tech Fisheries Full-time | St Louis | $25.89 /hr | $1,421 | $60,170 |
| 2016 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Fr River Hatch Staff | NR Tech Fisheries Full-time | — | $25.26 /hr | $1,364 | $57,896 |
| 2015 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Fr River Hatch Staff | NR Tech Fisheries Full-time | — | $24.64 /hr | $1,700 | $57,555 |
| 2014 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Fr River Hatch Staff | NR Tech Fisheries Full-time | — | $23.92 /hr | $1,075 | $52,758 |
| 2013 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Duluth Staff | NR Tech Fisheries Full-time | St Louis | $23.22 /hr | $1,371 | $50,291 |
| 2012 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Duluth Staff | NR Tech (Fisheries) Full-time | St Louis | $22.76 /hr | $1,246 | $53,884 |
| 2011 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R2 Fr River Hatch Staff | NR Tech (Fisheries) Full-time | — | $22.76 /hr | $546 | $53,645 |
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 2020, amount paid
- Naramore, Barbara Lynn$160,847Deputy Commr Natural Resources
- Lokkesmoe, Kent M$155,523NR Bureau Administrator
- Meier, Robert H$153,770Asst Commr NR Operations
- Lotthammer, Shannon M$153,690Asst Commr NR Operations
- Strommen, Sarah$152,024Commissioner-Natural Resources
- Richards, Jess W$150,156Asst Commr NR Operations
- Enzler, Sherry A$146,661Senior Admin Officer
- Boe, Forrest L$143,291NR Dir - Forestry
Highest paid as NR Tech Fisheries
FY 2020, amount paid
- Cordahl, Scott R$65,925Natural Resources Dept
- Palvere, Chris R$60,263Natural Resources Dept
- Muggli, Peter F$60,065Natural Resources Dept
- Mitchell, Cameron L$59,967Natural Resources Dept
- Stone, James C$59,311Natural Resources Dept
- Jungclaus, Steve$59,043Natural Resources Dept
- Hager, Blaise R$58,525Natural Resources Dept
- Nissen, Kristoffer A$57,809Natural Resources Dept