Minnesota / Agriculture Department

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Agriculture Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Agriculture Department supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.

In 2025, this agency had 611 employees with median total compensation of $80,497; the highest distinct record was $178,228.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $44.2M
Employees: 611
Median total: $80,497
Highest record: $178,228

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$262$144,327+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 611 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,497) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $70,980 (98%)
Overtime — $268 (0%)
Other — $1,155 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$7,399

$55,828

$80,497

$97,734

$110,939

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,939 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,399. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Agricultural Technician

55 · $4,693

State Program Administrative Principal

40 · $92,505

Agricultural Advisor

39 · $83,785

Agricultural Consultant

36 · $97,736

State Program Administrative Senior

26 · $84,522

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$40.5M —	561 —	$78,246 —
2025	$44.2M ▲ 9.1%	611 ▲ 8.9%	$80,497 ▲ 2.9%

Record list

Employees

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Sunita Young

Laboratory Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Plant Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2022-03-02
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

Sunita Young is a Laboratory Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Plant Analysis Unit Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diane Mitchell

Planner Senior State/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Ag Finance Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2021-07-21
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

Diane Mitchell is a Planner Senior State at Agriculture Department within Ag Finance Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Roberta Frederick

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Licensing&Certifications Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2021-07-21
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

Roberta Frederick holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Agriculture Department within Licensing&Certifications Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Lucas

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Operations Unit Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2021-05-26
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, Michelle Lucas serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Operations Unit Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. They are represented by 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.

Nancy Larson

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Business & Quality Mgmt Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2008-06-11
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

Nancy Larson is a State Program Administrative Senior at Agriculture Department within Business & Quality Management Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $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.

Stephanie Visker

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Pest Detection &MgmtUnitStaff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
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

Stephanie Visker is a State Program Administrative Senior at Agriculture Department within Pest Detection &Mgmtunitstaff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shane Hanly

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Compliance Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2004-06-02
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

Shane Hanly works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Agriculture Department within Compliance Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Shane earned $84,793 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Smilanich

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Response, Trng &Outreach Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2004-05-25
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 Smilanich holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Agriculture Department within Response, Training &Outreach Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Xia Moua

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Licensing&Certifications Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 1989-11-06
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

Xia Moua works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Agriculture Department within Licensing&Certifications Staff. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years as a full-time employee. Xia earned $84,793 in 2025. Union affiliation: 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.