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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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Allex Roberge

Human Resources Specialist 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$80,168
Sub-department
CO Human Resources
Base pay
$74,685
Overtime
$5,483
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,168
Hire date
2023-10-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Allex Roberge serves as a Human Resources Specialist 2 within Co Human Resources. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,168. They are represented by Confidential.

Stephen Riehl

Vocational Rehab Placmnt Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$80,159
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$68,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,422
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,159
Hire date
2023-04-12
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
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephen Riehl holds the role of Vocational Rehab Placmnt Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,159. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Annah Bateman

Unemployment Ins Aud Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$80,130
Sub-department
UI Field Audit
Base pay
$79,002
Overtime
$128
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,130
Hire date
2016-07-18
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
Martin

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, Annah Bateman serves as a Unemployment Ins Aud Specialist within Ui Field Audit. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,130. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Schwieso

Loan Officer Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$80,104
Sub-department
OBF Business Expansion Unit
Base pay
$80,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,104
Hire date
2022-10-19
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

Karen Schwieso holds the role of Loan Officer Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Obf Business Expansion Unit. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,104. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Schaerf

Workforce Development Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$80,090
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op
Base pay
$80,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,090
Hire date
2011-04-04
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
Hennepin

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

Christine Schaerf is a Workforce Development Specialist 1 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,090. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maryann Nixon

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$80,076
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$77,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,076
Hire date
2022-10-12
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
Hennepin

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

Maryann Nixon holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,076. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Wimmer

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,977
Sub-department
B22B Grant for Broadband
Base pay
$79,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,977
Hire date
2023-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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

Michael Wimmer is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within B22B Grant for Broadband. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,977. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Boyle

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$79,879
Sub-department
WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay
$79,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,879
Hire date
2012-05-23
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

Cynthia Boyle works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Cynthia earned $79,879 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bonny Stechmann

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$79,838
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$43,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,043
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,838
Hire date
1991-06-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.45
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

Bonny Stechmann is a State Program Administrative Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services. They have served since 1991 (about 33 years), working part-time, 0.45 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $79,838. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leah Zimmerman

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,757
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$76,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,757
Hire date
2021-02-03
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
Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leah Zimmerman is a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,757. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samuel Kuehl

Workforce Development Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,655
Sub-department
WFD Business SVS Field Oper X
Base pay
$79,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,655
Hire date
2012-06-06
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
Douglas

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

Samuel Kuehl works as a Workforce Development Specialist 1 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Business Svs Field Oper X. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Samuel earned $79,655 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevyn Avila

Legal Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,655
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs 4th
Base pay
$79,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,655
Hire date
2020-08-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Kevyn Avila holds the role of Legal Analyst at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs 4Th. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,655. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Ingram

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,655
Sub-department
CO Labor Market Info
Base pay
$79,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,655
Hire date
2024-03-06
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

Molly Ingram works as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Labor Market Information. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Molly earned $79,655 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Anfang

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,613
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$75,487
Overtime
$4,126
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,613
Hire date
1984-04-02
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrea Anfang works as a Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service as a full-time employee. Andrea earned $79,613 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jayme Hanson

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,568
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$77,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,568
Hire date
2016-09-07
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
Hennepin

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

Jayme Hanson is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,568. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tawana Hartford

Vocational Rehab Technician Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,566
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$53,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,220
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,566
Hire date
2006-05-31
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tawana Hartford works as a Vocational Rehab Technician Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Tawana earned $79,566 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Kathryn Smith

Comp Attorney/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$79,556
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs
Base pay
$79,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,556
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
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathryn Smith is a Comp Attorney at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $79,556. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sterling Harer

Disability Program Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,516
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$74,006
Overtime
$3,009
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,516
Hire date
2018-05-30
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sterling Harer holds the role of Disability Program Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,516. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Popp

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,467
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$76,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,467
Hire date
2021-04-19
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
Stearns

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, Kelly Popp serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,467. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Kuphal

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,435
Sub-department
Paid Leave-Contact Center Ops
Base pay
$79,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,435
Hire date
2024-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Kuphal is a State Program Administrative Director at Employ & Econ Development Department within Paid Leave-Contact Center Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,435. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Rasha Ahmed

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,329
Sub-department
WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay
$79,329
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,329
Hire date
2019-05-29
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, Rasha Ahmed serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,329. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Evans

State Program Administrative Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,324
Sub-department
Paid Leave-Product Mgmt
Base pay
$76,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,324
Hire date
2024-10-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Evans is a State Program Administrative Manager at Employ & Econ Development Department within Paid Leave-Product Management. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,324. Union affiliation: Manager.

Timothy Alberts

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$79,315
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Monticello
Base pay
$79,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,315
Hire date
2017-02-08
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
Wright

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, Timothy Alberts serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior within Rehab Services Monticello. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,315. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Susan Verduzco

Human Resources Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,272
Sub-department
HR transactions
Base pay
$76,244
Overtime
$3,029
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,272
Hire date
1978-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Susan Verduzco serves as a Human Resources Specialist 1 within HR Transactions. They have served since 1978 (about 47 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,272. They are represented by Confidential.

Nicholas Schroetter

Buyer 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,268
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Acquisitions
Base pay
$79,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,268
Hire date
2007-03-21
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

Nicholas Schroetter holds the role of Buyer 2 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Acquisitions. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,268. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Rammer

Buyer 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,111
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Acquisitions
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$218
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,111
Hire date
2008-03-24
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

Paul Rammer holds the role of Buyer 2 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Acquisitions. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,111. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristie Mazeika

Vocational Rehab Placmnt Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,047
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$76,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,047
Hire date
2023-03-01
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristie Mazeika works as a Vocational Rehab Placmnt Coordinator for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristie earned $79,047 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Barker

Accounting Officer Inter/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,893
Sub-department
Job Services Admin Services
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,893
Hire date
2023-07-26
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
Lyon

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 Barker works as a Accounting Officer Inter for Employ & Econ Development Department within Job Services Administrative Services. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Erin earned $78,893 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Steenburgh

Buyer 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,893
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Acquisitions
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,893
Hire date
2011-04-18
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

Scott Steenburgh is a Buyer 2 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Acquisitions. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,893. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathleen Wopat

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,857
Sub-department
SSB Workforce Development X
Base pay
$76,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,857
Hire date
2018-04-18
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, Kathleen Wopat serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Ssb Workforce Development X. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,857. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hannah Cushing

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$78,828
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$75,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,828
Hire date
2022-09-28
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, Hannah Cushing serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,828. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lindsay Schafer

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,796
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$78,796
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,796
Hire date
2023-06-28
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
Hennepin

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, Lindsay Schafer serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior within Rs Vr Field Svs. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,796. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Lindberg

Office Services Supervisor 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,745
Sub-department
CO Admin Services X
Base pay
$78,104
Overtime
$141
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,745
Hire date
1989-12-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karen Lindberg is a Office Services Supervisor 2 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Administrative Services X. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,745. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Cori Zastrow

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,697
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$78,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,697
Hire date
2017-11-21
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
Dakota

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, Cori Zastrow serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,697. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Woinitu Estifanos

Accounting Officer Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,694
Sub-department
SSB AdministrativeSVS X
Base pay
$78,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,694
Hire date
2017-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Woinitu Estifanos is a Accounting Officer Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Administrativesvs X. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,694. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Georgette Skindelien

Workforce Development Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,592
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X
Base pay
$78,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,592
Hire date
2018-08-08
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
Kandiyohi

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

Georgette Skindelien is a Workforce Development Specialist 1 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op X. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,592. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samuel Claeson

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,592
Sub-department
0351 BCD Business Finance
Base pay
$78,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,592
Hire date
2016-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Samuel Claeson works as a Economic Development Specialist for Employ & Econ Development Department within 0351 Bcd Business Finance. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Samuel earned $78,592 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edward Stofferahn

Electronic Systems Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,563
Sub-department
SSB Engineering
Base pay
$78,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,563
Hire date
2009-04-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
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

Edward Stofferahn holds the role of Electronic Systems Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Engineering. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,563. Union affiliation: Technical.

Elise Geiwitz

Disability Program Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,535
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$77,373
Overtime
$1,162
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,535
Hire date
2016-07-05
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elise Geiwitz holds the role of Disability Program Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,535. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Dowie

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$78,492
Sub-department
WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay
$78,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,492
Hire date
2023-06-28
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, 2025
Yes
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, Christine Dowie serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,492. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.