Minnesota / Corrections Department / Registered Nurse

Job-title file

Registered Nurse

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

59 employees hold this title in Corrections Department. Median total compensation for the role is $50,740, below the department median of $73,261.

Employees: 59
Total payroll: $3.3M
Role median: $50,740
Agency median: $73,261
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,452$114,826+

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

How total compensation varies among the 59 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Registered Nurse pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Registered Nurses — about 70,110 people — is $101,510. Corrections Department pays a median base salary of $69,519 for this role, 32% below that figure — below the 10th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Corrections Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$79,960

$88,940

$101,510

$114,760

$132,430

Corrections Department median · $69,519

The bar is the range of annual wages for Registered Nurses across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Corrections Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Registered Nurses — about 3,379,720 people — is $97,550. Corrections Department’s median base salary is 29% below that national figure, about the 11th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$68,940

$80,330

$97,550

$112,350

$137,470

Corrections Department median · $69,519

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minnesota range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 40 of 59 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Corrections Department is $50,740, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Minnesota

Registered Nurse is held in 7 Minnesota departments. In Corrections Department, the median of $50,740 ranks #4 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$104,085 · 342

Human Services Department

$88,277 · 403

Veterans Affairs Department

$75,329 · 206

MN St Colleges & Universities

$34,905 · 3

MN State Academies

$27,732 · 8

Perpich Center for Arts Education

$19,001 · 3

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

Compare jurisdictions

Registered Nurse beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 15 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $90,863 ranks #7 of 15. See Registered Nurse across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$256,713 · 1,911

$182,642 · 4,768

$150,727 · 15

$122,503 · 2,781

$115,950 · 906

$92,515 · 737

$75,245 · 437

$71,400 · 39

Median total compensation for comparable Registered Nurseroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Charles Sample

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$24,692

Sub-department: OPH RN Supervisor A
Base pay: $21,458
Overtime: $2,622
Other pay: $612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,692
Hire date: 2025-03-26
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Sample is a Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Oph Registered Nurse Supervisor A. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $24,692. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Bobbie Baker

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$24,302

Sub-department: SCL RN Supervisor A
Base pay: $23,986
Overtime: $242
Other pay: $74
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,302
Hire date: 2025-03-26
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bobbie Baker holds the role of Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Scl Registered Nurse Supervisor A. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,302. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Jolene Lockwood

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$23,718

Sub-department: STW RN Supervisor
Base pay: $21,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,962
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,718
Hire date: 2003-06-16
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 55
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Jolene Lockwood serves as a Registered Nurse within Stw Registered Nurse Supervisor. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,718. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Fowseya Abdullahi

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$22,179

Sub-department: STW RN Admin Supervisors Staff
Base pay: $20,980
Overtime: $1,039
Other pay: $160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,179
Hire date: 2025-03-26
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Fowseya Abdullahi works as a Registered Nurse for Corrections Department within Stw Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Fowseya earned $22,179 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Carrie Kittleson

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$20,877

Sub-department: STW RN Admin Supervisors Staff
Base pay: $20,251
Overtime: $18
Other pay: $609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,877
Hire date: 2023-10-11
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carrie Kittleson holds the role of Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Stw Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,877. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Anna Ribbens

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$20,552

Sub-department: SHK RN Supervisor
Base pay: $19,578
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,552
Hire date: 2020-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anna Ribbens is a Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Shk Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,552. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Minna Richardson

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$17,232

Sub-department: SHK RN Supervisor
Base pay: $16,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $238
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,232
Hire date: 2024-12-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Minna Richardson holds the role of Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Shk Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,232. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Robin Ouellette

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$14,625

Sub-department: FRB RN Supervisor-Linden
Base pay: $14,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,625
Hire date: 2006-03-15
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robin Ouellette is a Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Frb Registered Nurse Supervisor-Linden. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $14,625. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Jennifer Sims

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$13,350

Sub-department: OPH RN Supervisor B
Base pay: $7,933
Overtime: $4,324
Other pay: $1,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,350
Hire date: 2023-05-24
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 55
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Sims works as a Registered Nurse for Corrections Department within Oph Registered Nurse Supervisor B. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Jennifer earned $13,350 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Rita Parzy

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$13,287

Sub-department: ML RN Supervisor
Base pay: $13,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $212
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,287
Hire date: 2020-07-08
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.15
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rita Parzy works as a Registered Nurse for Corrections Department within Ml Registered Nurse Supervisor. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a intermittent, 0.15 FTE employee. Rita earned $13,287 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sherrie Just

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$12,944

Sub-department: FRB RN Supervisor-Linden
Base pay: $12,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,944
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sherrie Just holds the role of Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Frb Registered Nurse Supervisor-Linden. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,944. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Willow Johnson

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$12,940

Sub-department: RC RN Supervisor
Base pay: $12,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,940
Hire date: 2025-04-30
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Willow Johnson holds the role of Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Rc Registered Nurse Supervisor. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,940. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Nicole Cassidy

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$12,907

Sub-department: LL RN Supervisor
Base pay: $12,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,907
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicole Cassidy is a Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Ll Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $12,907. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Ryan Magnayon

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$12,152

Sub-department: SHK RN Supervisor
Base pay: $12,047
Overtime: $40
Other pay: $65
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,152
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Magnayon holds the role of Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Shk Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,152. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Stephanie Attenberger

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$11,980

Sub-department: FRB RN Supervisor-Linden
Base pay: $11,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,980
Hire date: 2012-06-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stephanie Attenberger holds the role of Registered Nurse at Corrections Department within Frb Registered Nurse Supervisor-Linden. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,980. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Tara Reynolds

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$10,982

Sub-department: FRB RN Admin Supervisors Staff
Base pay: $10,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $217
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,982
Hire date: 2019-01-17
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tara Reynolds works as a Registered Nurse for Corrections Department within Frb Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisors Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Tara earned $10,982 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Brandie Davis

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$9,568

Sub-department: FRB RN Admin Supervisors Staff
Base pay: $9,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $348
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,568
Hire date: 2018-07-11
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brandie Davis works as a Registered Nurse for Corrections Department within Frb Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisors Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a intermittent, 0.2 FTE employee. Brandie earned $9,568 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Maria Engen

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$9,158

Sub-department: STW RN Supervisor
Base pay: $8,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,158
Hire date: 2007-10-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 55
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Maria Engen serves as a Registered Nurse within Stw Registered Nurse Supervisor. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,158. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Brenda Donaldson

Registered Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$1,452

Sub-department: SHK RN Supervisor
Base pay: $1,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,452
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brenda Donaldson works as a Registered Nurse for Corrections Department within Shk Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Brenda earned $1,452 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.