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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
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+

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

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 11

William Moss

Management Analyst 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,800
Sub-department
Lab Operations Unit Staff
Base pay
$71,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,800
Hire date
2015-09-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

William Moss is a Management Analyst 2 at Agriculture Department within Lab Operations Unit Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,800. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alicia Howe

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,740
Sub-department
Licensing&LogisticsMgmtStaff
Base pay
$71,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,740
Hire date
2023-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Alicia Howe works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Agriculture Department within Licensing&Logisticsmgmtstaff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Alicia earned $71,740 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Ketchum

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,629
Sub-department
Feed Safety South Staff
Base pay
$71,547
Overtime
$82
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,629
Hire date
2017-07-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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

Mary Ketchum works as a Agricultural Advisor for Agriculture Department within Feed Safety South Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Mary earned $71,629 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catrina Andree

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,626
Sub-department
M&P Inspection South Staff
Base pay
$71,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,626
Hire date
2022-12-07
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

Catrina Andree is a Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within M&P Inspection South Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,626. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Margaret Faba

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,567
Sub-department
Feed Safety Metro Staff
Base pay
$71,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,567
Hire date
2017-03-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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

Margaret Faba is a Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Feed Safety Metro Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $71,567. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelsi Brown

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,434
Sub-department
Feed Safety Metro Staff
Base pay
$71,161
Overtime
$273
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,434
Hire date
2021-07-07
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

Kelsi Brown is a Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Feed Safety Metro Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,434. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Berg

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,318
Sub-department
Inspection Unit 2 Staff
Base pay
$71,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,318
Hire date
1998-06-24
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

Lisa Berg works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 2 Staff. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $71,318 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kayti Rose

Dairy Inspector 1/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,315
Sub-department
Dairy Inspection Central Staff
Base pay
$71,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,315
Hire date
2023-11-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kayti Rose is a Dairy Inspector 1 at Agriculture Department within Dairy Inspection Central Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,315. Union affiliation: Technical.

Steven Paradis

Agricultural Specialist/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,300
Sub-department
Inspection Unit 1 Staff
Base pay
$71,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,300
Hire date
2018-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Steven Paradis works as a Agricultural Specialist for Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 1 Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Steven earned $71,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lorinda Balfanz

State Program Administrative/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,274
Sub-department
Pesticide Unit Staff
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$273
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,274
Hire date
2004-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Lorinda Balfanz works as a State Program Administrative for Agriculture Department within Pesticide Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Lorinda earned $71,274 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenny Barnhart

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$71,212
Sub-department
PPD Director Staff
Base pay
$70,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,212
Hire date
2004-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jenny Barnhart holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Agriculture Department within PPD Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,212. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Nilsestuen

Agricultural Specialist/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,100
Sub-department
Inspection Unit 2 Staff
Base pay
$71,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,100
Hire date
2022-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Kyle Nilsestuen holds the role of Agricultural Specialist at Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 2 Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,100. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Theresa Paulson

Buyer 1/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$71,000
Sub-department
Licensing&LogisticsMgmtStaff
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,000
Hire date
1991-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Theresa Paulson works as a Buyer 1 for Agriculture Department within Licensing&Logisticsmgmtstaff. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. Theresa earned $71,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Martin

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$70,922
Sub-department
Plant Pest Reg Staff
Base pay
$69,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,922
Hire date
2019-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Matthew Martin works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Agriculture Department within Plant Pest Reg Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $70,922 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Myrrh-Anna Van Zandt

Agricultural Specialist/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$70,815
Sub-department
Compliance Unit Staff
Base pay
$70,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,815
Hire date
2013-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Myrrh-Anna Van Zandt holds the role of Agricultural Specialist at Agriculture Department within Compliance Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,815. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maya Benedict

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$70,618
Sub-department
AMDD AD Staff
Base pay
$70,105
Overtime
$513
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,618
Hire date
2023-10-11
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

Maya Benedict works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Agriculture Department within Amdd Ad Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Maya earned $70,618 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tha Cha

Agricultural Specialist/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$70,596
Sub-department
Facility Management Staff
Base pay
$70,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,596
Hire date
2023-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tha Cha works as a Agricultural Specialist for Agriculture Department within Facility Management Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Tha earned $70,596 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Gaines

Area Terminal Produce Inspector Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$70,507
Sub-department
Commodity Services Staff
Base pay
$70,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,507
Hire date
2015-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Thomas Gaines serves as a Area Terminal Produce Inspector Senior within Commodity Services Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,507. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Caesar Pinto

Agricultural Specialist/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$70,429
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety C Staff
Base pay
$70,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,429
Hire date
2018-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, Caesar Pinto serves as a Agricultural Specialist within Retail Food Safety C Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,429. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jake Borst

Agricultural Specialist/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$70,419
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety D Staff
Base pay
$70,197
Overtime
$223
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,419
Hire date
2018-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Jake Borst is a Agricultural Specialist at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety D Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,419. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Zastoupil

Planner Senior State/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$70,385
Sub-department
Energy&Environment Staff
Base pay
$69,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,385
Hire date
2019-12-11
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

At Agriculture Department, Michael Zastoupil serves as a Planner Senior State within Energy&Environment Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,385. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Schrankler

Laboratory Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$69,766
Sub-department
Plant Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay
$69,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,766
Hire date
2018-06-13
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

Adam Schrankler works as a Laboratory Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Plant Analysis Unit Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Adam earned $69,766 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Mallet

Research Scientist 1/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$69,736
Sub-department
Pest Detection &MgmtUnitStaff
Base pay
$69,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,736
Hire date
2012-03-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Mallet holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Agriculture Department within Pest Detection &Mgmtunitstaff. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,736. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allison Beauregard

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$69,541
Sub-department
AMDD Director Staff
Base pay
$68,349
Overtime
$192
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,541
Hire date
2022-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Allison Beauregard holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Agriculture Department within Amdd Director Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,541. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Devito

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$69,532
Sub-department
Plant Pest Reg/ Mit Prog staff
Base pay
$69,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,532
Hire date
2011-05-18
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Danielle Devito works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Agriculture Department within Plant Pest Reg/ Mit Program Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Danielle earned $69,532 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Oliver Palardy

Laboratory Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$69,419
Sub-department
Water Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay
$69,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,419
Hire date
2023-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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
No
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, Oliver Palardy serves as a Laboratory Scientist 3 within Water Analysis Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,419. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marilyn Sinclair

State Program Administrative/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$69,385
Sub-department
Licensing&LogisticsMgmtStaff
Base pay
$69,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,385
Hire date
2011-10-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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, Marilyn Sinclair serves as a State Program Administrative within Licensing&Logisticsmgmtstaff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,385. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberley Mcdonald

Plant Health Specialist 1/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$69,283
Sub-department
Potato Inspection Staff
Base pay
$67,419
Overtime
$544
Other pay
$1,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,283
Hire date
2015-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

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

Kimberley Mcdonald is a Plant Health Specialist 1 at Agriculture Department within Potato Inspection Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,283. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marissa Behr

State Program Administrative/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$69,207
Sub-department
Licensing&Certifications Staff
Base pay
$69,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,207
Hire date
2022-02-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Marissa Behr is a State Program Administrative at Agriculture Department within Licensing&Certifications Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,207. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aaron Irber

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$68,719
Sub-department
Inspection Unit 2 Staff
Base pay
$68,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,719
Hire date
2018-07-25
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

Aaron Irber holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 2 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,719. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maesa Matthews

Accounting Technician/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$68,551
Sub-department
Payroll Staff
Base pay
$65,373
Overtime
$3,178
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,551
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Maesa Matthews is a Accounting Technician at Agriculture Department within Payroll Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,551. Union affiliation: Technical.

Anna Clarke

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$68,544
Sub-department
Feed Safety North Staff
Base pay
$68,026
Overtime
$518
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,544
Hire date
2024-07-17
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

Anna Clarke holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Feed Safety North Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,544. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lauren Daniels

Human Resources Technician 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$68,384
Sub-department
Asst HR Director Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,384
Hire date
2022-03-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Lauren Daniels serves as a Human Resources Technician 2 within Assistant HR Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,384. They are represented by Confidential.

Elisa Buhl

Accounting Officer/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$68,335
Sub-department
Payroll Staff
Base pay
$68,204
Overtime
$132
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,335
Hire date
1985-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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, Elisa Buhl serves as a Accounting Officer within Payroll Staff. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,335. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Scott

State Program Administrative/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$68,163
Sub-department
Pesticide Unit Staff
Base pay
$64,985
Overtime
$461
Other pay
$2,717
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,163
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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
No
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, Jason Scott serves as a State Program Administrative within Pesticide Unit Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,163. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jackie Anderson

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$68,113
Sub-department
Commodity Services Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,113
Hire date
2002-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Jackie Anderson serves as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist within Commodity Services Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,113. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Andrea Jemelka

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$68,113
Sub-department
Lab Operations Unit Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,113
Hire date
1995-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Andrea Jemelka serves as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist within Lab Operations Unit Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,113. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Lee Wood

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$68,113
Sub-department
Lab Services Director Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,113
Hire date
2006-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Lee Wood serves as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist within Lab Services Director Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,113. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jennifer Parnes

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$67,812
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety B Staff
Base pay
$67,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,812
Hire date
2010-06-07
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
No
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 Parnes serves as a Agricultural Advisor within Retail Food Safety B Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,812. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Thompson

Plant Health Specialist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$67,687
Sub-department
Seed Unit Staff
Base pay
$66,543
Overtime
$144
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,687
Hire date
2023-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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, Megan Thompson serves as a Plant Health Specialist 2 within Seed Unit Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,687. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.