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Employ & Econ Development Department

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

The Employ & Econ Development Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 1,728 employees with median total compensation of $76,816; the highest distinct record was $188,878.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$132.4M
Employees
1,728
Median total
$76,816
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 1,728 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,816) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,865 (98%)
  • Overtime$371 (0%)
  • Other$1,361 (2%)
  • 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
$36,537
$61,652
$76,816
$95,843
$113,540

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $113,540 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,537. 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
$112.7M
1,541
$71,853
2025
$132.4M
17.5%
1,728
12.1%
$76,816
6.9%

Record list

Employees

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Whitney Kane

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$61,384
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$55,849
Overtime
$5,535
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,384
Hire date
2018-03-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Whitney Kane holds the role of Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,384. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nyqueela James

Workforce Development Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$61,325
Sub-department
WFD Job Seekers SVS Field Op X
Base pay
$61,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,325
Hire date
2012-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Nyqueela James is a Workforce Development Representative at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seekers Svs Field Op X. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,325. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Irene Dassier

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$61,303
Sub-department
BCD Community Finance
Base pay
$43,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,303
Hire date
1997-07-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Irene Dassier is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Community Finance. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $61,303. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Tristan Tully

State Program Administrative Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$61,241
Sub-department
CO Labor Market Info
Base pay
$61,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,241
Hire date
2022-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, Tristan Tully serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Co Labor Market Information. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,241. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deborah Donovan

State Program Administrative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$61,095
Sub-department
Deputy General Counsel Staff
Base pay
$61,095
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,095
Hire date
2023-11-01
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Deborah Donovan works as a State Program Administrative for Employ & Econ Development Department within Deputy General Counsel Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Deborah earned $61,095 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jackson Larson

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$61,066
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Cambridge
Base pay
$58,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,066
Hire date
2023-05-03
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
Isanti

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

Jackson Larson works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rehab Services Cambridge. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Jackson earned $61,066 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linda Asilo

Loan Officer Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$61,051
Sub-department
OBF Business Expansion Unit
Base pay
$61,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,051
Hire date
2023-08-30
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
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, Linda Asilo serves as a Loan Officer Senior within Obf Business Expansion Unit. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,051. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Evenmo

Accounting Technician/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,978
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management
Base pay
$60,810
Overtime
$168
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,978
Hire date
2023-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Andrea Evenmo serves as a Accounting Technician within Co Fiscal Management. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,978. They are represented by Technical.

Mary Heiple

Customer Services Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,902
Sub-department
RS Administrative SVS
Base pay
$60,902
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,902
Hire date
1985-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Mary Heiple serves as a Customer Services Specialist Senior within Rs Administrative Svs. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,902. They are represented by Clerical.

Tamer Esmaeil

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,886
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$59,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,886
Hire date
2020-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, Tamer Esmaeil serves as a Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst within Ui Csc St Paul. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,886. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Claire Buckner

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,811
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$60,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,811
Hire date
2019-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, Claire Buckner serves as a Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst within Ui Csc St Paul. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,811. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Duchene

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,811
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$60,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,811
Hire date
2019-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Richard Duchene works as a Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Richard earned $60,811 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rose Eastman

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,767
Sub-department
SSB Senior SVS Unit X
Base pay
$60,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,767
Hire date
2020-12-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rose Eastman is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Senior Svs Unit X. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,767. They are represented by Clerical.

Sherri Case

Disability Examiner/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,666
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$59,866
Overtime
$800
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,666
Hire date
2018-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Sherri Case holds the role of Disability Examiner at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,666. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gerald Taylor

Workforce Development Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,634
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X
Base pay
$60,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,634
Hire date
2011-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Gerald Taylor holds the role of Workforce Development Representative at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op X. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,634. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Thompson

Vocational Rehab Technician Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,629
Sub-department
Ssb Wfd Pre-Ets
Base pay
$60,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,629
Hire date
2012-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Mary Thompson serves as a Vocational Rehab Technician Senior within Ssb Wfd Pre-Ets. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,629. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Erin Netzloff

Research Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,591
Sub-department
CO Labor Market Info
Base pay
$60,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,591
Hire date
2017-01-25
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erin Netzloff works as a Research Analyst for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Labor Market Information. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Erin earned $60,591 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristin Tomes

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,552
Sub-department
SSB Audio SVS X
Base pay
$60,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,552
Hire date
2024-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Kristin Tomes works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Audio Svs X. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Kristin earned $60,552 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Van Hoever

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,533
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$60,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,533
Hire date
1988-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Daniel Van Hoever works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $60,533 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alec Beck

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,493
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$59,788
Overtime
$705
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,493
Hire date
2020-04-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Alec Beck holds the role of Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,493. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jade Gross

Disability Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,398
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$57,195
Overtime
$703
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,398
Hire date
2022-09-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Jade Gross holds the role of Disability Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,398. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kassey Sather

Workforce Development Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$60,391
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X
Base pay
$59,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,391
Hire date
2022-04-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
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, Kassey Sather serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 1 within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op X. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,391. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Numann

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$60,372
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$52,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,764
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,372
Hire date
2008-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cynthia Numann is a Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $60,372. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Simafranca

Comp Attorney/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$60,298
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs
Base pay
$56,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,026
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,298
Hire date
2023-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Ryan Simafranca holds the role of Comp Attorney at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,298. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Sugden

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$60,261
Sub-department
UI Director X
Base pay
$56,992
Overtime
$3,269
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,261
Hire date
2021-02-22
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
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, Christopher Sugden serves as a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 2 within Ui Director X. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,261. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelli Turbes

Rehabilitation Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,191
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Mankato
Base pay
$57,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,191
Hire date
2022-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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

Kelli Turbes is a Rehabilitation Representative at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rehab Services Mankato. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,191. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Caldwell

Communications Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,173
Sub-department
CO Communications & Marketing
Base pay
$60,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,173
Hire date
2020-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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, Samantha Caldwell serves as a Communications Specialist 1 within Co Communications & Marketing. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,173. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Pang Mua

Disability Examiner/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,173
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$60,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,173
Hire date
2020-03-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Pang Mua holds the role of Disability Examiner at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,173. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Snyder

Disability Examiner/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,136
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$59,790
Overtime
$346
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,136
Hire date
2020-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, Jacob Snyder serves as a Disability Examiner within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,136. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amenda Rutherford

Vocational Rehab Technician Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$60,115
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$60,115
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,115
Hire date
2019-08-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amenda Rutherford is a Vocational Rehab Technician Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $60,115. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Lilia Lopez Vazquez

Accounting Technician/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$60,115
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management
Base pay
$59,353
Overtime
$762
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,115
Hire date
2024-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lilia Lopez Vazquez is a Accounting Technician at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Management. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,115. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Leanne Carter

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$60,000
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$55,397
Overtime
$4,602
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,000
Hire date
2021-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leanne Carter holds the role of Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,000. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rita Smith

Vocational Rehab Technician Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$59,980
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$50,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,980
Hire date
1979-06-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rita Smith works as a Vocational Rehab Technician Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 45 years as a full-time employee. Rita earned $59,980 in 2024. They are represented by Clerical.

Einar Otterness

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$59,964
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$55,806
Overtime
$4,158
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,964
Hire date
2017-07-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Einar Otterness holds the role of Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,964. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shirley Young

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$59,886
Sub-department
UI Director X
Base pay
$59,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,886
Hire date
2020-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, Shirley Young serves as a Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst within Ui Director X. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,886. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Engstrom

Vocational Rehab Technician Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$59,875
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$59,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,875
Hire date
2022-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Engstrom works as a Vocational Rehab Technician Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $59,875 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Amy Dethmers

Disability Examiner/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$59,834
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$57,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,834
Hire date
2017-12-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Dethmers is a Disability Examiner at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $59,834. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linda Lee

Accounting Technician/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$59,823
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management
Base pay
$58,680
Overtime
$1,143
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,823
Hire date
2023-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Linda Lee holds the role of Accounting Technician at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Management. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,823. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jada Johnson

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$59,799
Sub-department
Ssb Wfd Pre-Ets
Base pay
$58,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,799
Hire date
2008-04-28
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, 2024
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, Jada Johnson serves as a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2 within Ssb Wfd Pre-Ets. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,799. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Harrison

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$59,788
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$55,952
Overtime
$3,836
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,788
Hire date
2021-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, Joshua Harrison serves as a Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst within Ui Csc St Paul. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,788. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.