Minnesota / Agriculture Department / Agricultural Advisor

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Agricultural Advisor

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

46 employees hold this title in Agriculture Department. Median total compensation for the role is $81,282, above the department median of $80,497.

Employees: 46
Total payroll: $3.5M
Role median: $81,282
Agency median: $80,497
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$21,210$96,159+

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How total compensation varies among the 46 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 Minnesota

Agricultural Advisor is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Agriculture Department, the median of $81,282 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Animal Health Board

$86,608 · 4

Median total compensation for the Agricultural Advisor role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Erin Norling

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,796

Sub-department: Manufactured Food Safety A Stf
Base pay: $84,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,796
Hire date: 2005-06-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erin Norling works as a Agricultural Advisor for Agriculture Department within Manufactured Food Safety a Stf. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Erin earned $84,796 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shawn Neumann

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,795

Sub-department: M&P Inspection Central Staff
Base pay: $84,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,795
Hire date: 2003-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shawn Neumann works as a Agricultural Advisor for Agriculture Department within M&P Inspection Central Staff. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Shawn earned $84,795 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Audrey Schmidt

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: M&P Inspection South Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2007-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Audrey Schmidt serves as a Agricultural Advisor within M&P Inspection South Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Josh Leable

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Incident Response Unit Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2019-02-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Josh Leable is a Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Incident Response Unit Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janelle Gomez

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Retail Food Safety D Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2013-10-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Janelle Gomez is a Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety D Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rayon King

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: M&P Inspection North Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2010-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Rayon King serves as a Agricultural Advisor within M&P Inspection North Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Hofer

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: M&P Inspection Central Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2010-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Hofer holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within M&P Inspection Central Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stacie Schanus

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Manufactured Food Safety B Stf
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2007-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stacie Schanus holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Manufactured Food Safety B Stf. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lou Cha

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Manufactured Food Safety A Stf
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2007-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lou Cha is a Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Manufactured Food Safety a Stf. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Brigan

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: M&P Inspection South Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2006-11-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Catherine Brigan serves as a Agricultural Advisor within M&P Inspection South Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cullan Hewitt

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,791

Sub-department: M&P Inspection Central Staff
Base pay: $84,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,791
Hire date: 2011-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Cullan Hewitt serves as a Agricultural Advisor within M&P Inspection Central Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,791. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Corrine Mcquillan

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,789

Sub-department: M&P Inspection South Staff
Base pay: $84,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,789
Hire date: 2002-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Corrine Mcquillan works as a Agricultural Advisor for Agriculture Department within M&P Inspection South Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Corrine earned $84,789 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amber Kleinjan

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,507

Sub-department: Manufactured Food Safety B Stf
Base pay: $84,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,507
Hire date: 2019-06-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Kleinjan holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Manufactured Food Safety B Stf. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,507. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dylan Siem

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$83,785

Sub-department: Manufactured Food Safety A Stf
Base pay: $82,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,785
Hire date: 2017-04-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Dylan Siem serves as a Agricultural Advisor within Manufactured Food Safety a Stf. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,785. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Schue

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$82,799

Sub-department: Retail Food Safety B Staff
Base pay: $82,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,799
Hire date: 2016-10-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrea Schue holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety B Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,799. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dustin Vang

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$82,067

Sub-department: Retail Food Safety A Staff
Base pay: $82,067
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,067
Hire date: 2016-05-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dustin Vang holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety a Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,067. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.