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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 6

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.

Jeffrey Fischer

Accounting Supervisor Princ/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$95,444
Sub-department
Central Svcs Acct Supervisor
Base pay
$95,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,444
Hire date
2018-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Fischer holds the role of Accounting Supervisor Princ at Agriculture Department within Central Services Accountant Supervisor. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,444. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jeffrey Miller

Seed Potato Specialist/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$95,308
Sub-department
Potato Inspection Staff
Base pay
$69,742
Overtime
$6,891
Other pay
$18,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,308
Hire date
2013-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Miller works as a Seed Potato Specialist for Agriculture Department within Potato Inspection Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $95,308 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Margaret Holley

Laboratory Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,887
Sub-department
Microbiology Unit Staff
Base pay
$92,741
Overtime
$1,224
Other pay
$922
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,887
Hire date
2013-06-24
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
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Margaret Holley is a Laboratory Scientist 3 at Agriculture Department within Microbiology Unit Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,887. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Su Ye

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$94,729
Sub-department
International Marketing Staff
Base pay
$72,962
Overtime
$360
Other pay
$21,407
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,729
Hire date
1987-07-22
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
No
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Su Ye holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Agriculture Department within International Marketing Staff. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,729. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lawrence Schumacher

Communications Specialist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,705
Sub-department
Communications Staff
Base pay
$94,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,705
Hire date
2019-04-17
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

Lawrence Schumacher holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Agriculture Department within Communications Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,705. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Hagman

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,705
Sub-department
Produce Safety Program Staff
Base pay
$94,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,705
Hire date
2004-06-01
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

Heidi Hagman works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Produce Safety Program Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Heidi earned $94,705 in 2025. 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, Trng &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.

Emily Schmid

Accounting Officer Principal/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$94,491
Sub-department
Accounting Staff
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,491
Hire date
2015-10-19
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Emily Schmid works as a Accounting Officer Principal for Agriculture Department within Accounting Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Emily earned $94,491 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Hamlin

Laboratory Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
Environmental Analysis Staff
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
2019-12-11
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
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 Hamlin serves as a Laboratory Scientist 3 within Environmental Analysis Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,452. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Romero

Human Resources Specialist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
Asst HR Director Staff
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
1996-12-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Jennifer Romero holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 3 at Agriculture Department within Assistant HR Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,452. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Malai Vang

Laboratory Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
Environmental Analysis Staff
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
2012-07-23
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
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Malai Vang works as a Laboratory Scientist 3 for Agriculture Department within Environmental Analysis Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Malai earned $94,452 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sheldon Williams

Laboratory Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
Environmental Analysis Staff
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
2009-09-30
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
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, Sheldon Williams serves as a Laboratory Scientist 3 within Environmental Analysis Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,452. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Randall Moylan

Laboratory Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,361
Sub-department
Water Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay
$94,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,361
Hire date
1994-01-12
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
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Randall Moylan works as a Laboratory Scientist 3 for Agriculture Department within Water Analysis Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. Randall earned $94,361 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregorio Mendez-Ortega

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,288
Sub-department
Enforcement Unit Staff
Base pay
$63,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,430
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,288
Hire date
1995-03-27
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
No
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gregorio Mendez-Ortega is a Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Enforcement Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,288. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Tu

Laboratory Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,270
Sub-department
Water Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay
$94,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,270
Hire date
2017-03-29
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
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Travis Tu holds the role of Laboratory Scientist 3 at Agriculture Department within Water Analysis Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,270. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyffani Maresh

Food Stndrds Compliance Office/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$94,087
Sub-department
Retail Food Plan Review Staff
Base pay
$93,269
Overtime
$818
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,087
Hire date
2009-08-10
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

Tyffani Maresh is a Food Stndrds Compliance Office at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Plan Review Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,087. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Bomier

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$93,929
Sub-department
MAWQC Technical Staff
Base pay
$93,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,929
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

At Agriculture Department, William Bomier serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Mawqc Technical Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,929. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Raymond Starin

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$93,761
Sub-department
Retail Food Plan Review Staff
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$270
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,761
Hire date
2013-09-11
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, 2024
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, Raymond Starin serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Retail Food Plan Review Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,761. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandra Cortes-Sweenie

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$93,665
Sub-department
Local Food PA Staff
Base pay
$93,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,665
Hire date
2018-01-10
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

Alexandra Cortes-Sweenie works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Agriculture Department within Local Food PA Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Alexandra earned $93,665 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Fitzgerald

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
MN Ag WaterQualityCertrProgStf
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2014-01-22
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

William Fitzgerald is a State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within MN Ag Waterqualitycertrprogstf. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,491. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Corinne Du Preez

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
Enforcement Unit Staff
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2012-03-14
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, 2024
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, Corinne Du Preez serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Enforcement Unit Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,491. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michele Swarbrick

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
Chemistry/Toxicology Staff
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2000-12-06
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, 2024
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, Michele Swarbrick serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Chemistry/Toxicology Staff. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,491. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Monika Chandler

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
Weed & Hemp Unit
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
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, 2024
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, Monika Chandler serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Weed & Hemp Unit. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,491. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christie Radtke

Laboratory Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$93,244
Sub-department
Microbiology Unit Staff
Base pay
$89,459
Overtime
$2,548
Other pay
$1,237
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,244
Hire date
2012-05-07
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
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christie Radtke works as a Laboratory Scientist 3 for Agriculture Department within Microbiology Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Christie earned $93,244 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Fischer

Agricultural Unit Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$93,207
Sub-department
Enforcement Unit Supervisor
Base pay
$30,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,207
Hire date
1987-09-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Heidi Fischer serves as a Agricultural Unit Supervisor within Enforcement Unit Supervisor. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,207. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Emily Kodada

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$93,205
Sub-department
AMDD AD Staff
Base pay
$92,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,205
Hire date
2010-09-22
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, Emily Kodada serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Amdd Ad Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,205. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Merriman

Agricultural Unit Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$93,191
Sub-department
Seed Unit Supervisor
Base pay
$93,055
Overtime
$136
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,191
Hire date
2014-07-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Merriman is a Agricultural Unit Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Seed Unit Supervisor. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,191. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nikol Ross

Hydrologist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$93,082
Sub-department
Groundwater Staff
Base pay
$93,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,082
Hire date
2008-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Nikol Ross works as a Hydrologist 3 for Agriculture Department within Groundwater Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Nikol earned $93,082 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Collie Graddick

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$92,873
Sub-department
Pesticide Unit Staff
Base pay
$92,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,873
Hire date
1992-04-22
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
No
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Collie Graddick is a Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Pesticide Unit Staff. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,873. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Boberg

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$92,772
Sub-department
Business & Quality Mgmt Staff
Base pay
$92,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,772
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, David Boberg serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Business & Quality Management Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,772. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Burington

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$92,589
Sub-department
Pest Detection &MgmtUnitStaff
Base pay
$90,976
Overtime
$613
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,589
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, 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 Burington works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Agriculture Department within Pest Detection &Mgmtunitstaff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $92,589 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Mader

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$92,421
Sub-department
Commodity Services Staff
Base pay
$91,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,421
Hire date
2016-01-27
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

Christine Mader holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within Commodity Services Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,421. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chelsey Penuel

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$92,322
Sub-department
Pest Detection &MgmtUnitStaff
Base pay
$92,081
Overtime
$241
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,322
Hire date
2022-03-02
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

Chelsey Penuel works as a Research Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Pest Detection &Mgmtunitstaff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Chelsey earned $92,322 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mallory Forseth

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$92,103
Sub-department
Domestic Markets Staff
Base pay
$91,185
Overtime
$918
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,103
Hire date
2021-11-10
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, Mallory Forseth serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Domestic Markets Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,103. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stuart Orlowski

Hydrologist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$92,081
Sub-department
Incident Response Unit Staff
Base pay
$92,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,081
Hire date
2015-03-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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, Stuart Orlowski serves as a Hydrologist 3 within Incident Response Unit Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,081. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Courtney Swanson

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$91,980
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety B Staff
Base pay
$86,819
Overtime
$5,161
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,980
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

Courtney Swanson works as a Agricultural Advisor for Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety B Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Courtney earned $91,980 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Adams

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$91,817
Sub-department
Emerging Farmers Office Staff
Base pay
$91,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,817
Hire date
2024-03-27
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

Anthony Adams works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Agriculture Department within Emerging Farmers Office Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $91,817 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Bernau

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$91,379
Sub-department
Fertilizer Technical UnitStaff
Base pay
$91,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,379
Hire date
2014-08-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Dawn Bernau holds the role of Soil Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Technical Unitstaff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,379. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.