Roemhildt, Scott Walter
NR Regional DirectorNatural Resources DeptBrown CountyFull-time
Reg Ops-Region 4. 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 2025, pay went up 995% while consumer prices went up 44%. After inflation, pay is up 662% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $141,807 | −3.1% | +2.6% | −5.6% |
| FY 2024 | $146,408 | +1.7% | +3.3% | −1.6% |
| FY 2023 | $144,002 | +6.4% | +6.3% | +0.1% |
| FY 2022 | $135,335 | +2.4% | +7.2% | −4.4% |
| FY 2021 | $132,133 | +2.5% | +2.3% | +0.2% |
| FY 2020 | $128,940 | +2.2% | +1.6% | +0.7% |
| FY 2019 | $126,113 | +37.9% | +2.1% | +35.1% |
| FY 2018 | $91,480 | +26.7% | +2.3% | +23.9% |
| FY 2017 | $72,220 | +9.6% | +1.8% | +7.6% |
| FY 2016 | $65,911 | +6.9% | +0.7% | +6.2% |
| FY 2015 | $61,635 | +6.7% | +0.7% | +5.9% |
| FY 2014 | $57,783 | +7.2% | +1.6% | +5.5% |
| FY 2013 | $53,903 | +7.8% | +1.7% | +6.1% |
| FY 2012 | $49,990 | +286.1% | +2.9% | +275.1% |
| FY 2011 | $12,947 | — | — | — |
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 2025 · NR Regional Director
Paid more than 60% of the 5 people with this job title that year. The median was $141,239.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
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| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Natural Resources Dept Reg Ops-Region 4 | NR Regional Director Full-time · left during year | Brown | $71.95 /hr | — | $141,807 |
| 2025 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time · left during year | Blue Earth | $47.05 /hr | — | — |
| 2024 | Natural Resources Dept Reg Ops-Region 4 | NR Regional Director Full-time | Brown | $68.85 /hr | — | $146,408 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time · left during year | Blue Earth | $45.02 /hr | — | — |
| 2023 | Natural Resources Dept Reg Ops-Region 4 | NR Regional Director Full-time | Brown | $65.26 /hr | — | $144,002 |
| 2023 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time · left during year | Blue Earth | $42.67 /hr | — | — |
| 2022 | Natural Resources Dept Reg Ops-Region 4 | NR Regional Director Full-time | Brown | $63.67 /hr | — | $135,335 |
| 2022 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time · left during year | Blue Earth | $41.63 /hr | — | — |
| 2021 | Natural Resources Dept Reg Ops-Region 4 | NR Regional Director Full-time | Brown | $62.12 /hr | — | $132,133 |
| 2021 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time · left during year | Blue Earth | $40.61 /hr | — | — |
| 2020 | Natural Resources Dept Reg Ops-Region 4 | NR Regional Director Full-time | Brown | $60.60 /hr | — | $128,940 |
| 2020 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time · left during year | Blue Earth | $39.62 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | Natural Resources Dept Reg Ops-Region 4 | NR Regional Director Full-time | Brown | $59.27 /hr | — | $126,113 |
| 2019 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time · left during year | Blue Earth | $38.75 /hr | — | — |
| 2018 | Natural Resources Dept Reg Ops-Region 4 | NR Regional Director Full-time | Brown | $57.97 /hr | — | $91,480 |
| 2018 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time · left during year | Blue Earth | $37.90 /hr | — | — |
| 2017 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Blue Earth | $35.91 /hr | — | $72,220 |
| 2016 | Natural Resources Dept F&W Prairie Habitat | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Brown | $33.77 /hr | — | $65,911 |
| 2015 | Natural Resources Dept OSD OCO R4 Officer | Information Officer 3 Full-time | Brown | $30.68 /hr | — | $61,635 |
| 2014 | Natural Resources Dept OSD OCO R4 Officer | Information Officer 3 Full-time | Brown | $28.72 /hr | — | $57,783 |
| 2013 | Natural Resources Dept OCO - News & Editorial | Information Officer 3 Full-time | Brown | $26.92 /hr | — | $53,903 |
| 2012 | Natural Resources Dept OCO - News & Editorial | Information Officer 3 Full-time | Brown | $25.51 /hr | — | $49,990 |
| 2011 | Natural Resources Dept Reg Ops-Region 4 Staff | Information Officer 3 Full-time | Brown | $24.61 /hr | — | $12,947 |
| 2011 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MAN Adjunct Faculty | State Univ Adjuct Unit Part-time · left during year | Blue Earth | — | — | — |
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 2025, amount paid
- Legato, Denise F$240,971Human Resources Director 5
- Smith, Rodmen E$197,180NR Dir - Enforcement
- Naramore, Barbara Lynn$195,536Deputy Commr Natural Resources
- Strommen, Sarah$190,763Commissioner-Natural Resources
- Mohs, Philip Andrew$185,010NR Prog Mgr 2 - Enforcement
- Olfelt, David P$184,957State Prog Admin Manager Prin
- Speldrich, Brent J$183,786NR Dist Supv - Enforcement
- Lotthammer, Shannon M$182,518Asst Commr NR Operations
Highest paid as NR Regional Director
FY 2025, amount paid
- Wilson, Grant L$149,458Natural Resources Dept
- Bergey, Benjamin D$141,239Natural Resources Dept
- Schultz, Brian E$130,906Natural Resources Dept
- Spicer, Clarissa A$117,688Natural Resources Dept