Minnesota / Direct Care and Treatment Department / Human Services Technician

Job-title file

Human Services Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

330 employees hold this title in Direct Care and Treatment Department. Median total compensation for the role is $55,922, below the department median of $71,008.

Employees: 330
Total payroll: $17.3M
Role median: $55,922
Agency median: $71,008
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$417$101,805+

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

How total compensation varies among the 330 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

Human Services Technician pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants — about 11,110 people — is $49,940. Direct Care and Treatment Department pays a median base salary of $51,444 for this role, 3% above that figure — about the 54th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Direct Care and Treatment Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,490

$45,630

$49,940

$59,880

$64,560

Direct Care and Treatment Department median · $51,444

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social and Human Service Assistants across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Direct Care and Treatment Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants — about 437,860 people — is $45,930. Direct Care and Treatment Department’s median base salary is 12% above that national figure, about the 66th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$34,200

$38,150

$45,930

$54,350

$63,290

Direct Care and Treatment Department median · $51,444

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 273 of 330 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 Direct Care and Treatment Department is $55,922, 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

Human Services Technician is held in 5 Minnesota departments. In Direct Care and Treatment Department, the median of $55,922 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Veterans Affairs Department

$42,479 · 611

Human Services Department

$42,138 · 489

MN State Academies

$30,102 · 48

Corrections Department

$23,417 · 4

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lisa Toms-Olson

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$10,379

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Alexandria
Base pay: $7,790
Overtime: $50
Other pay: $2,540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,379
Hire date: 2022-12-21
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Toms-Olson is a Human Services Technician at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Alexandria. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $10,379. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Maddison Vanderwerff

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$9,205

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Park Ave
Base pay: $8,449
Overtime: $184
Other pay: $572
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,205
Hire date: 2022-06-08
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Maddison Vanderwerff holds the role of Human Services Technician at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Park Ave. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,205. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Susan Locke

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$9,193

Sub-department: Unit B1
Base pay: $8,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $226
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,193
Hire date: 2016-10-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Susan Locke works as a Human Services Technician for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Unit B1. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Susan earned $9,193 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Dori Benson

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$8,951

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Blaine
Base pay: $7,381
Overtime: $21
Other pay: $1,549
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,951
Hire date: 2018-01-24
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Dori Benson serves as a Human Services Technician within Msocs Fc Blaine. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,951. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Amber Seifert

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$8,436

Sub-department: CBHH Annandale Nursing
Base pay: $7,695
Overtime: $613
Other pay: $128
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,436
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Wright

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Seifert holds the role of Human Services Technician at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cbhh Annandale Nursing. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,436. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Clara Wieneke

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$8,381

Sub-department: CABHS Willmar Nursing
Base pay: $7,895
Overtime: $387
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,381
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Clara Wieneke serves as a Human Services Technician within Cabhs Willmar Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,381. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Elijah Brown

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$8,205

Sub-department: Unit Golf
Base pay: $7,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $289
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,205
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elijah Brown holds the role of Human Services Technician at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Unit Golf. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,205. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Melody Lundin

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$7,784

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Mahnomen
Base pay: $7,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,784
Hire date: 2006-03-20
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Mahnomen

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melody Lundin works as a Human Services Technician for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Mahnomen. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Melody earned $7,784 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Andrew Wandera

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$6,994

Sub-department: AMH Anoka Float Pool
Base pay: $6,115
Overtime: $671
Other pay: $209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,994
Hire date: 2019-11-20
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrew Wandera is a Human Services Technician at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Amh Anoka Float Pool. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,994. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Kelsie Todd

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$6,287

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Alexandria
Base pay: $6,010
Overtime: $140
Other pay: $137
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,287
Hire date: 2025-04-23
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kelsie Todd is a Human Services Technician at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Alexandria. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,287. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Brian Nwanna

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$6,078

Sub-department: AMH Anoka Float Pool
Base pay: $5,174
Overtime: $663
Other pay: $241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,078
Hire date: 2019-10-30
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Nwanna holds the role of Human Services Technician at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Amh Anoka Float Pool. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,078. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Clifford Tam

Human Services Technician/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$5,613

Sub-department: CBHH Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $5,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,613
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Clifford Tam works as a Human Services Technician for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cbhh Bemidji Nursing. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Clifford earned $5,613 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.