Minnesota / Commerce Department / State Program Administrative

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State Program Administrative

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

10 employees hold this title in Commerce Department. Median total compensation for the role is $64,843, below the department median of $84,542.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $616.7K
Role median: $64,843
Agency median: $84,542
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$48,843$70,692+

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

How total compensation varies among the 10 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative is held in 39 Minnesota departments. In Commerce Department, the median of $64,843 ranks #12 of 39.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Teachers Retirement Associate

$71,003 · 1

Physical Therapy Board

$71,000 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$71,000 · 1

Children Youth & Families Department

$71,000 · 1

Natural Resources Department

$70,052 · 11

Corrections Department

$69,956 · 5

MN Management & Budget

$67,927 · 17

Agriculture Department

$67,227 · 8

Foster Youth Ombudsperson

$67,217 · 1

Education Department

$66,709 · 5

Racing Commission

$66,263 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$64,337 · 3

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Kelly Herlofsky

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: FE Licensing
Base pay: $71,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Hire date: 2023-06-07
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kelly Herlofsky holds the role of State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,000. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amber Dahlgaard

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$69,290

Sub-department: FE Licensing
Base pay: $69,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,290
Hire date: 2020-03-04
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Dahlgaard is a State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,290. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carri Parenteau

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$67,927

Sub-department: FE Licensing
Base pay: $67,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,927
Hire date: 2005-08-22
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carri Parenteau is a State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $67,927. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Trouten

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$67,927

Sub-department: FE Licensing
Base pay: $67,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,927
Hire date: 2010-07-06
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessica Trouten holds the role of State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,927. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marissa Squires

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$65,592

Sub-department: EAP Admin
Base pay: $65,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,592
Hire date: 2022-10-12
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marissa Squires holds the role of State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Eap Administrative. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,592. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amber Owen

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$64,095

Sub-department: FE Licensing
Base pay: $64,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,095
Hire date: 2020-03-04
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Owen is a State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $64,095. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathryn Held

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$62,840

Sub-department: FE Licensing
Base pay: $62,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,840
Hire date: 2018-09-26
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathryn Held is a State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,840. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Willey

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$50,219

Sub-department: FI Securities Registration
Base pay: $49,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,219
Hire date: 2024-10-09
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Willey works as a State Program Administrative for Commerce Department within Fi Securities Registration. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $50,219 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trevon Hood

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$48,923

Sub-department: Legislative Affairs
Base pay: $47,813
Overtime: $110
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,923
Hire date: 2023-08-30
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Trevon Hood works as a State Program Administrative for Commerce Department within Legislative Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Trevon earned $48,923 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Riley Kenworthy

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$48,843

Sub-department: Petro Fund Admn
Base pay: $48,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,843
Hire date: 2023-07-12
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Riley Kenworthy serves as a State Program Administrative within Petro Fund Admn. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,843. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.