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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
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 9

Thomas Bolas

Research Analyst Intermediate/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$82,552
Sub-department
Fertilizer Technical UnitStaff
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$6,296
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,552
Hire date
2011-05-19
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, 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, Thomas Bolas serves as a Research Analyst Intermediate within Fertilizer Technical Unitstaff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,552. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kaylee Thornley

Grants Specialist Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$82,193
Sub-department
AMDD AD Staff
Base pay
$75,030
Overtime
$6,163
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,193
Hire date
2023-12-06
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Kaylee Thornley serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Amdd Ad Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,193. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joel Swanson

Dairy Inspector 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$82,075
Sub-department
Dairy Inspection East Staff
Base pay
$82,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,075
Hire date
2023-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
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, Joel Swanson serves as a Dairy Inspector 2 within Dairy Inspection East Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,075. Union affiliation: Technical.

Dustin Vang

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$82,067
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety A Staff
Base pay
$82,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,067
Hire date
2016-05-04
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

Dustin Vang holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety a Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,067. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aubree Kees

Research Scientist 1/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$81,976
Sub-department
PPD Director Staff
Base pay
$73,100
Overtime
$2,433
Other pay
$6,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,976
Hire date
2023-08-30
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

Aubree Kees holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Agriculture Department within PPD Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,976. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jo-Lynn Lenz

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$81,904
Sub-department
Operations Unit Staff
Base pay
$81,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,904
Hire date
2023-01-04
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, 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, Jo-Lynn Lenz serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Operations Unit Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,904. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mallory Forseth

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$81,857
Sub-department
Domestic Markets Staff
Base pay
$79,995
Overtime
$1,862
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,857
Hire date
2021-11-10
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mallory Forseth holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Agriculture Department within Domestic Markets Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,857. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Bruening

Hydrologist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$81,287
Sub-department
Groundwater Staff
Base pay
$81,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,287
Hire date
2017-05-08
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

Benjamin Bruening holds the role of Hydrologist 2 at Agriculture Department within Groundwater Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,287. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Casey Field

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$81,178
Sub-department
Fertilizer Field Unit Staff
Base pay
$81,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,178
Hire date
2021-09-01
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

Casey Field holds the role of Soil Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Field Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,178. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Alexander

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$81,007
Sub-department
Domestic Markets Staff
Base pay
$76,470
Overtime
$3,537
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,007
Hire date
2022-02-02
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

Jennifer Alexander works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Agriculture Department within Domestic Markets Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $81,007 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Rahmeyer

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$80,961
Sub-department
Licensing&Certifications Staff
Base pay
$80,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,961
Hire date
1995-09-25
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

At Agriculture Department, Jessica Rahmeyer serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Licensing&Certifications Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,961. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kari Mastin

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$80,743
Sub-department
Facility Management Staff
Base pay
$80,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,743
Hire date
2020-09-30
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

Kari Mastin works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Facility Management Staff. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Kari earned $80,743 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenny Barnhart

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$80,673
Sub-department
PPD Director Staff
Base pay
$79,673
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,673
Hire date
2004-05-19
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

Jenny Barnhart works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Agriculture Department within PPD Director Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Jenny earned $80,673 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tha Cha

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$80,497
Sub-department
Facility Management Staff
Base pay
$80,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,497
Hire date
2023-05-24
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

Tha Cha holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Facility Management Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,497. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Leuer

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$80,386
Sub-department
Feed Safety South Staff
Base pay
$79,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,386
Hire date
2011-12-07
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Leuer holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Feed Safety South Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,386. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Toner

Grants Specialist Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$80,199
Sub-department
Emerging Farmers Office Staff
Base pay
$80,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,199
Hire date
2024-01-03
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

Emily Toner is a Grants Specialist Senior at Agriculture Department within Emerging Farmers Office Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,199. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Hirman

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$79,764
Sub-department
Fertilizer Technical UnitStaff
Base pay
$79,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,764
Hire date
2020-03-04
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

Travis Hirman is a Soil Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Technical Unitstaff. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,764. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Knutson

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$79,546
Sub-department
Inspection Unit 2 Staff
Base pay
$79,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,546
Hire date
2014-04-18
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

Scott Knutson holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 2 Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,546. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carol Konkol

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$79,241
Sub-department
M&P Inspection Central Staff
Base pay
$79,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,241
Hire date
2007-04-25
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

Carol Konkol holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within M&P Inspection Central Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,241. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wendy Rueger

Accounting Officer Inter/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$79,188
Sub-department
Payroll Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$294
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,188
Hire date
2015-03-25
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

Wendy Rueger is a Accounting Officer Inter at Agriculture Department within Payroll Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,188. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cory Salzl

Interstate Milk Rating Officer/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$79,093
Sub-department
D&M Inspection Director Staff
Base pay
$79,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,093
Hire date
2018-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
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

Cory Salzl works as a Interstate Milk Rating Officer for Agriculture Department within D&M Inspection Director Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Cory earned $79,093 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jennifer Burington

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$79,089
Sub-department
Pest Detection &MgmtUnitStaff
Base pay
$79,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,089
Hire date
2011-05-18
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, 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, Jennifer Burington serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Pest Detection &Mgmtunitstaff. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,089. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Journey Gosselin

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$79,002
Sub-department
Response, Trng &Outreach Staff
Base pay
$79,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,002
Hire date
1996-01-22
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Journey Gosselin works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Agriculture Department within Response, Trng &Outreach Staff. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Journey earned $79,002 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tara Rose

Accounting Officer Inter/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$78,893
Sub-department
Central Svcs Acct Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,893
Hire date
1995-07-01
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, Tara Rose serves as a Accounting Officer Inter within Central Services Accountant Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,893. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Russel Connery

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$78,882
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety B Staff
Base pay
$78,751
Overtime
$132
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,882
Hire date
2011-12-12
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Russel Connery works as a Agricultural Advisor for Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety B Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Russel earned $78,882 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kate Seybold

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$78,654
Sub-department
AMDD Director Staff
Base pay
$78,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,654
Hire date
2015-09-16
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, Kate Seybold serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Amdd Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,654. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Mallet

Plant Health Specialist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$78,570
Sub-department
Pest Detection &MgmtUnitStaff
Base pay
$77,478
Overtime
$92
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,570
Hire date
2012-03-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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, Christopher Mallet serves as a Plant Health Specialist 3 within Pest Detection &Mgmtunitstaff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,570. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Meridith Richmond

Laboratory Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$78,316
Sub-department
Chemistry/Toxicology Staff
Base pay
$78,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,316
Hire date
2021-06-09
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

Meridith Richmond is a Laboratory Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Chemistry/Toxicology Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,316. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Barrick

Agricultural Specialist/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$78,114
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety B Staff
Base pay
$77,352
Overtime
$762
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,114
Hire date
2023-04-26
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, Brian Barrick serves as a Agricultural Specialist within Retail Food Safety B Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,114. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paula Rose

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$78,082
Sub-department
Pesticide Unit Staff
Base pay
$78,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,082
Hire date
2007-09-05
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

Paula Rose works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Agriculture Department within Pesticide Unit Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Paula earned $78,082 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Yang

Accounting Officer Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$77,918
Sub-department
Accounting Staff
Base pay
$77,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,918
Hire date
2019-07-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Jennifer Yang serves as a Accounting Officer Principal within Accounting Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,918. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Campbell

Agricultural Advisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$77,878
Sub-department
Feed Safety South Staff
Base pay
$76,428
Overtime
$1,450
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,878
Hire date
2016-09-12
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

Shannon Campbell holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Agriculture Department within Feed Safety South Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,878. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Meyer

Hydrologist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$77,829
Sub-department
Groundwater Staff
Base pay
$77,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,829
Hire date
2012-06-02
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

Ryan Meyer holds the role of Hydrologist 2 at Agriculture Department within Groundwater Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,829. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anne Knight

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$77,553
Sub-department
Lab Operations Unit Staff
Base pay
$77,553
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,553
Hire date
2014-03-19
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anne Knight holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Agriculture Department within Lab Operations Unit Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,553. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephen Roos

Planner Intermediate/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$77,256
Sub-department
Energy&Environment Staff
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,256
Hire date
2016-08-10
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

Stephen Roos holds the role of Planner Intermediate at Agriculture Department within Energy&Environment Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Lezer

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$77,252
Sub-department
AMDD AD Staff
Base pay
$77,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,252
Hire date
2013-06-13
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

At Agriculture Department, Jennifer Lezer serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Amdd Ad Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,252. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Becker

Plant Health Specialist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$77,239
Sub-department
Seed Unit Staff
Base pay
$77,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,239
Hire date
2017-06-14
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

Lisa Becker holds the role of Plant Health Specialist 2 at Agriculture Department within Seed Unit Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,239. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Juma Lisok

Dairy Inspector 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$77,150
Sub-department
Dairy Inspection Central Staff
Base pay
$77,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,150
Hire date
2019-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
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

Juma Lisok works as a Dairy Inspector 2 for Agriculture Department within Dairy Inspection Central Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Juma earned $77,150 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Brittany Raveill

Communications Specialist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$77,090
Sub-department
Communications Staff
Base pay
$77,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,090
Hire date
2007-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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, Brittany Raveill serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Communications Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,090. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Kodada

State Program Administrative Senior/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$76,945
Sub-department
AMDD AD Staff
Base pay
$76,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,945
Hire date
2010-09-22
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, 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 Kodada is a State Program Administrative Senior at Agriculture Department within Amdd Ad Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $76,945. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.