Minnesota / Employ & Econ Development Department / Workforce Development Specialist 3

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Workforce Development Specialist 3

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

39 employees hold this title in Employ & Econ Development Department. Median total compensation for the role is $82,785, above the department median of $76,816.

Employees: 39
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $82,785
Agency median: $76,816
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,588$98,728+

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Workforce Development Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $76,459 ranks #2 of 3. See Workforce Development Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$79,705 · 81

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$75,877 · 7

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Isaac Mixon

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$89,172

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $89,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,172
Hire date: 2017-06-28
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: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Isaac Mixon works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Isaac earned $89,172 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachael Mcconnell Okerlund

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$88,130

Sub-department: WFD Job Seekers Services X
Base pay: $88,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,130
Hire date: 2023-04-03
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: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachael Mcconnell Okerlund holds the role of Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seekers Services X. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,130. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Avangeline Mcknight

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$87,787

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $87,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,787
Hire date: 2009-04-08
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: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Avangeline Mcknight serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,787. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Margaret Odanga

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$86,700

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $86,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,700
Hire date: 2019-05-01
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: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Margaret Odanga holds the role of Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,700. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Dale

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$85,582

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $85,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,582
Hire date: 1998-04-20
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Dale holds the role of Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,582. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Whirlwind Soldier

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$85,389

Sub-department: BCD Workforce Strategy
Base pay: $85,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,389
Hire date: 2022-04-13
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: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Whirlwind Soldier is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Workforce Strategy. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,389. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cristina Villella

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$85,206

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $941
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,206
Hire date: 2011-10-12
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Cristina Villella serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,206. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.