Minnesota / Agriculture Department / State Program Administrative Principal

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State Program Administrative Principal

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

45 employees hold this title in Agriculture Department. Median total compensation for the role is $92,421, above the department median of $80,497.

Employees: 45
Total payroll: $3.6M
Role median: $92,421
Agency median: $80,497
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$7,962$98,800+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 45 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

State Program Administrative Principal is held in 42 Minnesota departments. In Agriculture Department, the median of $92,421 ranks #16 of 42.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Secretary of State

$110,305 · 1

Housing Finance Agency

$100,631 · 3

Public Employees Retire Associate

$99,090 · 2

Emergency Medical Services Office

$98,934 · 3

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$98,669 · 4

Racing Commission

$97,734 · 1

Water & Soil Resources Board

$97,734 · 47

Military Affairs Department

$97,734 · 7

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$97,650 · 4

Pollution Control Agency

$97,160 · 32

Cannabis Management Office

$96,533 · 9

Minnesota IT Services

$95,613 · 6

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Kelly Anderson

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$99,287

Sub-department: Energy&Environment Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $1,553
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,287
Hire date: 2001-05-24
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, Kelly Anderson serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Energy&Environment Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,287. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jodie Burke

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$98,734

Sub-department: Response, Trng &Outreach Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,734
Hire date: 2003-01-06
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, Jodie Burke serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Response, Training &Outreach Staff. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Borchert

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$98,138

Sub-department: Business & Quality Mgmt Staff
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $400
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,138
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

At Agriculture Department, Danielle Borchert serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Business & Quality Management Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,138. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel King

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,856

Sub-department: Feed Safety Program Staff
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $118
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,856
Hire date: 2009-05-13
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

Daniel King works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Agriculture Department within Feed Safety Program Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $97,856 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Loomis

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Data Mgmt Unit Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1993-04-14
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

Jennifer Loomis is a State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within Data Management Unit Staff. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Wilson

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: D&M Operations Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2010-03-17
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

Nicole Wilson is a State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within D&M Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Jansa

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Training & Outreach Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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

Megan Jansa works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Agriculture Department within Training & Outreach Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Scanlan

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fertilizer Technical UnitStaff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1996-04-03
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, Robert Scanlan serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Fertilizer Technical Unitstaff. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristoffer Gronfor

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Quality Assurance Section
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2017-04-19
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

Kristoffer Gronfor is a State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within Quality Assurance Section. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Clarissa Levi

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: MAWQC Technical Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2013-09-18
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

Clarissa Levi holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within Mawqc Technical Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Hacker

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Lab Services Director Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2011-05-11
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

Ashley Hacker holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within Lab Services Director Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Erickson

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Domestic Markets Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1989-01-24
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

Brian Erickson holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within Domestic Markets Staff. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathryne Mutschler

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$96,854

Sub-department: Weed & Hemp Unit
Base pay: $96,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,854
Hire date: 2010-04-21
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

At Agriculture Department, Kathryne Mutschler serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Weed & Hemp Unit. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,854. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deborah Mason

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$95,590

Sub-department: PPD Director Staff
Base pay: $95,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,590
Hire date: 2020-04-15
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

Deborah Mason holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within PPD Director Staff. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,590. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emilie Justen

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$95,451

Sub-department: Weed & Hemp Unit
Base pay: $95,337
Overtime: $114
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,451
Hire date: 2009-09-30
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, Emilie Justen serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Weed & Hemp Unit. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,451. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Natasha Hedin

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$94,608

Sub-department: Response, Trng &Outreach Staff
Base pay: $94,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,608
Hire date: 2012-03-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
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

Natasha Hedin holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within Response, Training &Outreach Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,608. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.