Ramsey County, Minnesota / Emergency Communications / 9-1-1 Telecommunicator

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9-1-1 Telecommunicator

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

181 employees hold this title in Emergency Communications. Median total compensation for the role is $21,441, below the department median of $72,604.

Employees: 181
Total payroll: $6M
Role median: $21,441
Agency median: $72,604
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$41$84,545+

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How total compensation varies among the 181 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Ramsey County, Minnesota

9-1-1 Telecommunicator is held in 2 Ramsey County, Minnesota departments. In Emergency Communications, the median of $21,441 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Emergency Management & Homeland Security

$36,561 · 88

Median total compensation for the 9-1-1 Telecommunicator role in other Ramsey County, Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Laura Peters

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2023 total comp

$66,397

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $55,960
Overtime: $4,486
Other pay: $5,951
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,397
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2021-08-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Jean

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Laura Peters works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Laura earned $66,397 in 2023. Union affiliation: Trd.

Kristin Lerstrom

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2021 total comp

$65,860

Base pay: $54,982
Overtime: $3,691
Other pay: $7,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,860
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2016-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Anne

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Kristin Lerstrom is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $65,860. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Natalie Simonet

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2023 total comp

$65,486

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $59,706
Overtime: $5,442
Other pay: $338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,486
Hourly rate: $30
Hire date: 2019-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Noel

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Natalie Simonet is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $65,486. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Najah Mclanetaylor

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$65,264

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $53,527
Overtime: $6,724
Other pay: $5,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,264
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2023-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Kali

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Emergency Communications, Najah Mclanetaylor serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,264. Union affiliation: Trd.

Rebecca Schaaf

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2021 total comp

$65,187

Base pay: $55,160
Overtime: $6,185
Other pay: $3,842
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,187
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Rae

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Rebecca Schaaf holds the role of 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2021, their total compensation was $65,187. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Mary Larsen

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$64,273

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $46,867
Overtime: $10,408
Other pay: $6,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,273
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2015-11-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Strong

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Emergency Communications, Mary Larsen serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,273. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Cantrice Smith

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2022 total comp

$64,145

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $51,144
Overtime: $8,530
Other pay: $4,472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,145
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2020-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: DaVon

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Emergency Communications, Cantrice Smith serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2020, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $64,145. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Cynthia Birchem

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2022 total comp

$63,704

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $60,256
Overtime: $652
Other pay: $2,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,704
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2008-10-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Emergency Communications, Cynthia Birchem serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $63,704. They are represented by Trd.

Michelle Griffin

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2023 total comp

$63,639

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $55,532
Overtime: $2,042
Other pay: $6,065
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,639
Hourly rate: $30
Hire date: 2021-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Emergency Communications, Michelle Griffin serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,639. They are represented by Trd.