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Education Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Education Department administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 526 employees with median total compensation of $100,985; the highest distinct record was $188,878.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$48.4M
Employees
526
Median total
$100,985
Highest record
$188,878

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 526 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($100,985) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$91,141 (99%)
  • Overtime$110 (0%)
  • Other$806 (1%)
  • 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
$33,536
$68,909
$100,985
$116,154
$133,817

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $133,817 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,536. 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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$43M
507
$94,365
2025
$48.4M
12.5%
526
3.7%
$100,985
7.0%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Sarah Carter

Education Consultant 3/Education Department

2025 total comp
$126,621
Sub-department
Student Support Programs
Base pay
$126,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,621
Hire date
1995-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Carter holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Student Support Programs. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,621. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandra Myers

Education Supervisor 2/Education Department

2024 total comp
$126,588
Sub-department
Early Education
Base pay
$124,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,389
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,588
Hire date
2015-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandra Myers is a Education Supervisor 2 at Education Department within Early Education. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $126,588. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Mimi Mohamud

Education Supervisor 2/Education Department

2025 total comp
$126,249
Sub-department
Nutrition Services
Base pay
$126,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,249
Hire date
2016-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mimi Mohamud works as a Education Supervisor 2 for Education Department within Nutrition Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Mimi earned $126,249 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Garrett Petrie

Education Supervisor 2/Education Department

2025 total comp
$125,654
Sub-department
Special Ed Fiscal&Adm Services
Base pay
$125,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,654
Hire date
2014-08-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Garrett Petrie works as a Education Supervisor 2 for Education Department within Special Education Fiscal&Adm Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Garrett earned $125,654 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Glanz

Education Supervisor 2/Education Department

2025 total comp
$125,611
Sub-department
School Finance
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hire date
2006-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Education Department, Jennifer Glanz serves as a Education Supervisor 2 within School Finance. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,611. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

John Gimpl

Education Supervisor 2/Education Department

2025 total comp
$125,601
Sub-department
Special Ed Fiscal&Adm Services
Base pay
$125,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,601
Hire date
2007-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Gimpl holds the role of Education Supervisor 2 at Education Department within Special Education Fiscal&Adm Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,601. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jean Duffy

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp
$124,877
Sub-department
COMPASS Unit
Base pay
$124,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,877
Hire date
2020-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jean Duffy holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Education Department within Compass Unit. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,877. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Gayra Ostgaard

Education Supervisor 2/Education Department

2025 total comp
$124,649
Sub-department
Funding/Data/StudentAccounting
Base pay
$124,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$482
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,649
Hire date
2016-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gayra Ostgaard works as a Education Supervisor 2 for Education Department within Funding/Data/Studentaccounting. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Gayra earned $124,649 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Danielle Hayden

Education Supervisor 2/Education Department

2024 total comp
$124,199
Sub-department
Early Education
Base pay
$124,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,199
Hire date
2020-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Danielle Hayden works as a Education Supervisor 2 for Education Department within Early Education. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Danielle earned $124,199 in 2024. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Paul Ferrin

Education Supervisor Education Funding/Education Department

2024 total comp
$124,025
Sub-department
School Finance
Base pay
$124,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,025
Hire date
2011-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paul Ferrin works as a Education Supervisor Education Funding for Education Department within School Finance. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Paul earned $124,025 in 2024. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Thomas Delaney

Education Supervisor Specialist Education Intagcy Services/Education Department

2024 total comp
$124,019
Sub-department
Special Education
Base pay
$124,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,019
Hire date
2000-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Education Department, Thomas Delaney serves as a Education Supervisor Specialist Education Intagcy Services within Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,019. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Judith Kuck

Education Supervisor Education Funding/Education Department

2024 total comp
$124,019
Sub-department
School Finance
Base pay
$124,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,019
Hire date
1989-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Education Department, Judith Kuck serves as a Education Supervisor Education Funding within School Finance. Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,019. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Mary Weigel

Education Supervisor Financial Management/Education Department

2024 total comp
$123,997
Sub-department
School Finance
Base pay
$123,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,997
Hire date
1986-06-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Weigel holds the role of Education Supervisor Financial Management at Education Department within School Finance. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,997. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kirsten Rewey

State Program Administrative Manager/Education Department

2025 total comp
$123,805
Sub-department
Special Ed Fiscal&Adm Services
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,805
Hire date
2015-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kirsten Rewey holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Education Department within Special Education Fiscal&Adm Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,805. They are represented by Manager.

Katherine Edwards

Education Supervisor 2/Education Department

2025 total comp
$123,611
Sub-department
Data Practices and Analytics
Base pay
$123,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,611
Hire date
2012-02-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katherine Edwards holds the role of Education Supervisor 2 at Education Department within Data Practices and Analytics. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,611. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Maria-Renee Grigsby

State Program Administrative Manager/Education Department

2025 total comp
$123,232
Sub-department
COMPASS Unit
Base pay
$120,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,232
Hire date
2020-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Maria-Renee Grigsby holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Education Department within Compass Unit. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,232. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jennifer Wazlawik

Education Consultant 3/Education Department

2025 total comp
$123,204
Sub-department
Literacy Team
Base pay
$123,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,204
Hire date
2017-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Wazlawik works as a Education Consultant 3 for Education Department within Literacy Team. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $123,204 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andy Hultquist

Education Consultant 3/Education Department

2025 total comp
$122,983
Sub-department
Data Practices and Analytics
Base pay
$122,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,983
Hire date
2000-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andy Hultquist is a Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Data Practices and Analytics. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,983. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kortney Hill

Education Consultant 3/Education Department

2025 total comp
$122,959
Sub-department
Equity Diversity & Inclusn Ctr
Base pay
$122,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,959
Hire date
2022-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Education Department, Kortney Hill serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Equity Diversity & Inclusn Center. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,959. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Wosika

Education Supervisor Education Funding/Education Department

2024 total comp
$122,772
Sub-department
Funding/Data/StudentAccounting
Base pay
$120,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,389
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,772
Hire date
1994-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kelly Wosika holds the role of Education Supervisor Education Funding at Education Department within Funding/Data/Studentaccounting. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,772. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Leigh Nida

Education Supervisor 2/Education Department

2024 total comp
$122,203
Sub-department
Standards Implementation
Base pay
$122,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,203
Hire date
2019-10-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leigh Nida holds the role of Education Supervisor 2 at Education Department within Standards Implementation. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,203. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Tyler Livingston

Education Supervisor Education Effectiveness/Education Department

2024 total comp
$122,025
Sub-department
School Support
Base pay
$119,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,025
Hire date
2012-08-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Livingston works as a Education Supervisor Education Effectiveness for Education Department within School Support. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $122,025 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Ivy Wheeler

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Education Department

2024 total comp
$121,711
Sub-department
Off of Educational Opportunity
Base pay
$121,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,711
Hire date
2022-06-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ivy Wheeler is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Education Department within Off of Educational Opportunity. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $121,711. Union affiliation: Manager.

Amanda Sroka

State Program Administrative Manager/Education Department

2025 total comp
$120,895
Sub-department
Agency Finance & Operations
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,895
Hire date
2012-07-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amanda Sroka holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Education Department within Agency Finance & Operations. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,895. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Amanda Varley

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2024 total comp
$120,821
Sub-department
Early Education
Base pay
$118,171
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,821
Hire date
2010-07-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E37
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Education Department, Amanda Varley serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Early Education. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,821. They are represented by Manager.