The data was gathered by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonprofit research and educational institute.
The highest paid Michigan public employees classified as wildlife biologist in 2019
| Rank | Employee Full Name | Employer | 2019 Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keith J. Fisher | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Guntis I. Kalejs | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Julie M. Oakes | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Monica M. Joseph | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | David B. Jentoft | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Valerie R. Frawley | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Sherry A. Mackinnon | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Brian J. Roell | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Kristie Sitar | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Erin R. Victory | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Mark R. Boersen | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Peter J. Kailing | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Ashley J. Autenrieth | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 1 | Karen T. Cleveland | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $76,065 |
| 15 | Stephen G. Griffith | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 15 | Bruce W. Barlow | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 15 | Jennifer L. Kleitch | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 15 | Zachary M. Cooley | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 15 | Chad Fedewa | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 15 | Kristin M. Wildman | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 15 | Tammy M. Giroux | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 15 | Brian P. Piccolo | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 15 | Kenneth S. Kesson | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 15 | Mary L. Rabe | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $69,971 |
| 25 | Nathan A. Newman | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | $67,371 |
| 25 | Jeremiah R. Heise | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $67,371 |
| 25 | Clay B. Buchanan | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $67,371 |
| 28 | John E. Depue | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $62,379 |
| 29 | Randal L. Heinze | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $60,528 |
| 29 | Donald E. Poppe | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $60,528 |
| 29 | Vernon T. Richardson | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $60,528 |
| 32 | Dennis W. Tison | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $58,801 |
| 33 | Karen D. Sexton | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $55,515 |
| 33 | Monique F. Ferris | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $55,515 |
| 33 | Shelby Hiestand | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $55,515 |
| 33 | Donald C. Norton | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $55,515 |
| 33 | Ryan L. Wheeler | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $55,515 |
| 38 | Emily A. Sewell | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $52,187 |
| 39 | James C. Miller | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $48,900 |
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