Minnesota / Agriculture Department / Agricultural Consultant

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Agricultural Consultant

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

39 employees hold this title in Agriculture Department. Median total compensation for the role is $97,734, above the department median of $80,497.

Employees: 39
Total payroll: $3.7M
Role median: $97,734
Agency median: $80,497
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$46,998$113,478+

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How total compensation varies among the 39 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 Consultant is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Agriculture Department, the median of $97,734 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Animal Health Board

$94,825 · 1

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Cara Pederson

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$100,074

Sub-department: Retail Food Plan Review Staff
Base pay: $100,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,074
Hire date: 1998-04-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Cara Pederson works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Retail Food Plan Review Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Cara earned $100,074 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jared Schmaedeke

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$99,547

Sub-department: Inspection Unit 1 Staff
Base pay: $83,613
Overtime: $75
Other pay: $15,859
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,547
Hire date: 2014-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Jared Schmaedeke holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 1 Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,547. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher O'Neil

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$98,989

Sub-department: Retail Food Safety C Staff
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,251
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,989
Hire date: 2016-04-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Christopher O'Neil holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety C Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,989. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tiffany Leschishin

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$98,248

Sub-department: Feed Safety Metro Staff
Base pay: $97,730
Overtime: $518
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,248
Hire date: 2007-10-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Tiffany Leschishin serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Feed Safety Metro Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,248. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Blais

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$98,213

Sub-department: Retail Food Safety D Staff
Base pay: $98,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,213
Hire date: 2001-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Holly Blais serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Retail Food Safety D Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,213. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marion Hinnenkamp

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$98,126

Sub-department: Manufactured Food Safety B Stf
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $388
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,126
Hire date: 2011-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Marion Hinnenkamp serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Manufactured Food Safety B Stf. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,126. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Morgan

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,924

Sub-department: Feed Safety North Staff
Base pay: $97,736
Overtime: $188
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,924
Hire date: 2001-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Ryan Morgan is a Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Feed Safety North Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,924. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jordan Mancini

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,921

Sub-department: Feed Safety North Staff
Base pay: $97,733
Overtime: $188
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,921
Hire date: 2010-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Jordan Mancini holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Feed Safety North Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,921. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Smith

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,805

Sub-department: Manufactured Food Safety B Stf
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $71
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,805
Hire date: 2016-08-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Michael Smith holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Manufactured Food Safety B Stf. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,805. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keri Plude

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,738

Sub-department: Manufactured Food Safety A Stf
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,738
Hire date: 2007-11-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Keri Plude serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Manufactured Food Safety a Stf. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,738. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kent Runkel

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,738

Sub-department: Inspection Unit 1 Staff
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,738
Hire date: 1996-01-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Kent Runkel is a Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,738. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tamara Bishop

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Retail Food Safety C Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2006-11-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Tamara Bishop serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Retail Food Safety C Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Parins

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Facility Management Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2000-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Matthew Parins serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Facility Management Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Greg Hanson

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Incident Response Unit Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1994-09-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Greg Hanson works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Incident Response Unit Staff. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Greg earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Seipel

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Compliance Unit Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1990-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, David Seipel serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Compliance Unit Staff. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Jarocki

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,733

Sub-department: Compliance Unit Staff
Base pay: $97,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,733
Hire date: 2005-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Justin Jarocki serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Compliance Unit Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,733. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Hedeen

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,732

Sub-department: Compliance Unit Staff
Base pay: $97,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,732
Hire date: 2008-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Jennifer Hedeen serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Compliance Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,732. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.