Waters, John
Admin Planning Dir StNatural Resources DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
DNR Government Relations. 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 2013 to FY 2026, pay went up 1,562% while consumer prices went up 42%. After inflation, pay is up 1,074% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $102,111 | +5.4% | +3.1% | +2.2% |
| FY 2025 | $96,914 | +9.9% | +2.6% | +7.1% |
| FY 2024 | $88,203 | +15.6% | +3.3% | +11.9% |
| FY 2023 | $76,282 | +10.3% | +6.3% | +3.8% |
| FY 2022 | $69,181 | +6.1% | +7.2% | −1.0% |
| FY 2021 | $65,224 | +7.6% | +2.3% | +5.2% |
| FY 2020 | $60,617 | +4.9% | +1.6% | +3.3% |
| FY 2019 | $57,793 | +17.2% | +2.1% | +14.9% |
| FY 2018 | $49,295 | +9.5% | +2.3% | +7.1% |
| FY 2017 | $45,008 | +6.0% | +1.8% | +4.1% |
| FY 2016 | $42,443 | +7.6% | +0.7% | +6.9% |
| FY 2015 | $39,438 | +7.3% | +0.7% | +6.5% |
| FY 2014 | $36,750 | +498.2% | +1.6% | +489.0% |
| FY 2013 | $6,144 | — | — | — |
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 · Admin Planning Dir St
Paid more than 3% of the 29 people with this job title that year. The median was $122,803.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Natural Resources Dept DNR Government Relations | Admin Planning Dir St Full-time | Ramsey | $49.39 /hr | — | $102,111 |
| 2025 | Natural Resources Dept DNR Government Relations | Admin Planning Dir St Full-time | Ramsey | $46.91 /hr | — | $96,914 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources Dept DNR Government Relations | Admin Planning Dir St Full-time | Ramsey | $43.29 /hr | — | $88,203 |
| 2023 | Natural Resources Dept OSD OMB Grants & Budget | Management Analyst 4 Full-time | Ramsey | $35.69 /hr | — | $76,282 |
| 2022 | Natural Resources Dept OSD OMB Grants & Budget | Management Analyst 4 Full-time | Ramsey | $33.61 /hr | — | $69,181 |
| 2021 | Natural Resources Dept OSD OMB Grants & Budget | Management Analyst 4 Full-time | Ramsey | $31.70 /hr | — | $65,224 |
| 2020 | Natural Resources Dept PAT-CO-RecreationProgramCoord | NR Prog Consultant Full-time | Ramsey | $29.84 /hr | — | $60,617 |
| 2020 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R3 Metro East Staff | NR Spec Int Fisheries Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $25.37 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | Natural Resources Dept OSD OP Policy & Planning | State Prog Admin Coordinator Full-time | Ramsey | $30.25 /hr | — | $57,793 |
| 2019 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R3 Metro East Staff | NR Spec Fisheries Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $24.53 /hr | — | — |
| 2018 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R3 Metro East Staff | NR Spec Int Fisheries Full-time | Ramsey | $23.99 /hr | — | $49,295 |
| 2018 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R3 Metro East Staff | NR Spec Fisheries Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $23.22 /hr | — | — |
| 2017 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R3 Metro East Staff | NR Spec Fisheries Full-time | Ramsey | $21.98 /hr | — | $45,008 |
| 2016 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R3 Metro East Staff | NR Spec Fisheries Full-time | Ramsey | $20.76 /hr | — | $42,443 |
| 2015 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R3 Metro East Staff | NR Spec Fisheries Full-time | Ramsey | $19.00 /hr | — | $39,438 |
| 2014 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R3 Metro East Staff | NR Spec Fisheries Full-time | Ramsey | $17.83 /hr | — | $36,750 |
| 2013 | Natural Resources Dept Fish-R3 Metro East Staff | NR Fisheries Census Clerk Full-time | Ramsey | $13.54 /hr | — | $6,144 |
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 Admin Planning Dir St
FY 2026, amount paid
- Long, Lisa$138,149Mn Management & Budget
- Kluempke, John$126,007Commerce Dept
- Jaranilla, Alva Joi De Los Santos$125,757Administration Dept
- Moeller, Kari Lynn$125,756Commerce Dept
- Wyttenback II, Eugene Leroy$125,713Commerce Dept
- Politoski, Kristina D$125,637Corrections Dept
- Burns, Dustin$125,583Administration Dept
- Clawson, Samantha Harker$123,366Commerce Dept