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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

Page 1

Robin Culbertson

Management Analyst 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$87,239
Sub-department
CO Grants & Contracts
Base pay
$82,311
Overtime
$4,928
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,239
Hire date
2017-11-13
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, Robin Culbertson serves as a Management Analyst 3 within Co Grants & Contracts. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,239. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie St Cyr

Management Analyst 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$87,222
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$2,429
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,222
Hire date
2009-09-02
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

Katie St Cyr holds the role of Management Analyst 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,222. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kara Davis

Disability Program Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$87,184
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$87,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,184
Hire date
2010-05-12
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, 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, Kara Davis serves as a Disability Program Specialist within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,184. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Celeste Weber

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$87,177
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$87,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,177
Hire date
2012-10-24
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

Celeste Weber works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Celeste earned $87,177 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darlene Heiskary

Workforce Development Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$87,132
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op
Base pay
$87,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,132
Hire date
2000-10-02
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Darlene Heiskary serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 1 within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,132. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Hartert

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$87,079
Sub-department
Bcd Cdbg
Base pay
$87,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,079
Hire date
2023-06-21
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
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

Christine Hartert is a State Program Administrative Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Cdbg. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $87,079. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Marshall

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$87,058
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Bemidji
Base pay
$87,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,058
Hire date
2015-11-09
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
Beltrami

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

Rachel Marshall is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rehab Services Bemidji. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,058. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lucas Hartog

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$87,018
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$87,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,018
Hire date
2014-07-10
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
Douglas

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

Lucas Hartog is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $87,018. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jaime Anderson

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,985
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Bemidji
Base pay
$85,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,985
Hire date
2015-05-18
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
Beltrami

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

Jaime Anderson holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rehab Services Bemidji. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,985. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marianne Wygant

State Program Administrative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,967
Sub-department
RS Training & Development
Base pay
$58,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,545
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,967
Hire date
2004-10-05
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Marianne Wygant is a State Program Administrative at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Training & Development. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,967. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Courtney Schneider

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,819
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$86,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,819
Hire date
2014-08-21
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
Scott

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, Courtney Schneider serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,819. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Schwieso

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,819
Sub-department
OBF Small Business Unit
Base pay
$86,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,819
Hire date
2022-10-19
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Karen Schwieso serves as a Economic Development Specialist within Obf Small Business Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,819. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Smiley

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,773
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$1,980
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,773
Hire date
2008-05-12
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Smiley is a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,773. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shalonda Mcalester

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,705
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$84,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,705
Hire date
2022-08-31
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, Shalonda Mcalester serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior within Rs Vr Field Svs. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,705. Their bargaining unit is 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.

Alexandra Breiland

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,692
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$85,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,692
Hire date
2017-01-11
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

Alexandra Breiland is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,692. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stacy Mason

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,640
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$83,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,640
Hire date
2021-01-25
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
Mower

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

Stacy Mason holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,640. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valeriya Marko

Accounting Supervisor Princ/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$86,618
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management
Base pay
$86,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,618
Hire date
2011-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Valeriya Marko holds the role of Accounting Supervisor Princ at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Management. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,618. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jessica Kopp

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,581
Sub-department
SSB Senior SVS Unit X
Base pay
$86,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,581
Hire date
2023-11-22
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jessica Kopp holds the role of Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Senior Svs Unit X. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,581. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Beall

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,552
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$83,258
Overtime
$3,294
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,552
Hire date
2009-01-07
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, Peter Beall serves as a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1 within Ui Csc St Paul. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,552. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Muhubo Malin

Loan Officer Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$86,503
Sub-department
OBF Business Expansion Unit
Base pay
$86,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,503
Hire date
2001-10-16
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

Muhubo Malin holds the role of Loan Officer Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Obf Business Expansion Unit. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,503. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Rogers

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,462
Sub-department
SSB Comm Ctr/Seniors SVS X
Base pay
$86,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,462
Hire date
2023-12-06
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

Lisa Rogers is a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Community Ctr/Seniors Svs X. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,462. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Colton Thomas

Disability Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,379
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$86,127
Overtime
$252
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,379
Hire date
2016-09-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Colton Thomas holds the role of Disability Supervisor 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 $86,379. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Brennan Mckeag

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,227
Sub-department
BCD Community Finance/Special
Base pay
$86,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,227
Hire date
2024-01-03
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

Brennan Mckeag is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Community Finance/Special. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,227. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Russell

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,223
Sub-department
RS Administrative SVS
Base pay
$86,223
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,223
Hire date
2024-01-03
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
Winona

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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

Danielle Russell is a Management Analyst 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Administrative Svs. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,223. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Erickson

Disability Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,171
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$1,378
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,171
Hire date
1996-10-03
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

Shannon Erickson holds the role of Disability Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,171. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Halpaus

Human Resources Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$86,113
Sub-department
CO Human Resources X
Base pay
$84,224
Overtime
$1,888
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,113
Hire date
2015-03-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Halpaus works as a Human Resources Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Human Resources X. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $86,113 in 2024. They are represented by Confidential.

Emily Bents

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,104
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$86,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,104
Hire date
2012-01-09
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
Olmsted

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

Emily Bents works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Emily earned $86,104 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sue Hartley

Research Analyst Intermediate/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$86,025
Sub-department
CO Labor Market Info
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$9,769
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,025
Hire date
2011-05-03
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

Sue Hartley works as a Research Analyst Intermediate for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Labor Market Information. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Sue earned $86,025 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barbara Klein

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$85,992
Sub-department
SSB Senior SVS Unit X
Base pay
$85,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,992
Hire date
1997-03-19
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
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, Barbara Klein serves as a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1 within Ssb Senior Svs Unit X. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,992. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Briana Efta

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$85,866
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$85,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,866
Hire date
2009-12-14
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
Pennington

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

Briana Efta works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Briana earned $85,866 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deborah Meyer

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$85,793
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,793
Hire date
1980-08-13
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

Deborah Meyer is a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Hired in 1980, they have about 45 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Smiley

Management Analyst 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$85,650
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$81,114
Overtime
$4,536
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,650
Hire date
2008-05-12
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Smiley is a Management Analyst 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $85,650. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Saito

Workforce Development Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$85,636
Sub-department
WFD Worforce Dev Dir
Base pay
$84,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,636
Hire date
2014-07-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Saito holds the role of Workforce Development Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Worforce Development Director. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,636. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Amy Elverum

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$85,630
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$85,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,630
Hire date
2022-11-02
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Amy Elverum serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Rs Vr Field Svs. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,630. Their bargaining unit is 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.

Michael Kelly

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$85,436
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$83,732
Overtime
$1,704
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,436
Hire date
2008-09-29
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

Michael Kelly works as a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $85,436 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sharon Zetah

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$85,389
Sub-department
Voc Rehab Srvcs DD SOP Staff
Base pay
$85,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,389
Hire date
2007-06-05
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
Crow Wing

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

Sharon Zetah holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Voc Rehab Services Dd Sop Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,389. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Webber

Staff Attorney 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$85,389
Sub-department
Deputy General Counsel Staff
Base pay
$85,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,389
Hire date
2019-05-20
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Webber works as a Staff Attorney 1 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Deputy General Counsel Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Mary earned $85,389 in 2025. 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.