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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
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

$124$139,543+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 45

Ka Yang

Information Officer 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$38,828
Sub-department
Paid Leave-External Comms
Base pay
$38,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,828
Hire date
2024-12-18
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
-

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

Ka Yang holds the role of Information Officer 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Paid Leave-External Comms. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,828. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Steinhauser

Disability Examiner/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$38,297
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$35,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,297
Hire date
2021-09-16
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Andrew Steinhauser serves as a Disability Examiner within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,297. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Najma Siyad

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$38,264
Sub-department
CO Innovation Office
Base pay
$38,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,264
Hire date
2024-12-11
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, Najma Siyad serves as a Management Analyst 4 within Co Innovation Office. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,264. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Bandelin

Disability Examiner/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$37,899
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$34,005
Overtime
$266
Other pay
$3,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,899
Hire date
2022-09-28
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

Katherine Bandelin works as a Disability Examiner for Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $37,899 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Reyes

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$37,756
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$27,105
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$10,601
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,756
Hire date
1978-08-16
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Laura Reyes is a Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Hired in 1978, they have about 46 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $37,756. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bradford Bronk

Communication Center Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$37,713
Sub-department
SSB Radio Talking Book
Base pay
$37,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$569
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,713
Hire date
2009-04-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Bradford Bronk works as a Communication Center Specialist for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Radio Talking Book. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Bradford earned $37,713 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandra Jorgenson

Information Officer 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$37,554
Sub-department
Paid Leave-External Comms
Base pay
$37,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,554
Hire date
2025-01-08
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
-

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

Sandra Jorgenson is a Information Officer 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Paid Leave-External Comms. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,554. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vanessa Skadsem

Workforce Development Specialist 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$36,949
Sub-department
WFD Business Services X
Base pay
$36,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,949
Hire date
2024-12-04
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
Pennington

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

Vanessa Skadsem works as a Workforce Development Specialist 2 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Business Services X. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Vanessa earned $36,949 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lauren Leonard

State Program Administrative Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$36,720
Sub-department
Paid Leave-Administration
Base pay
$36,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,720
Hire date
2025-02-19
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Lauren Leonard serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Paid Leave-Administration. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,720. They are represented by Manager.

Nayade Cardenas

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$36,537
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$36,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,537
Hire date
2008-01-02
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

Nayade Cardenas works as a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Nayade earned $36,537 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Xiong

State Program Administrative Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$36,273
Sub-department
Office of New Americans
Base pay
$33,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,444
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,273
Hire date
2010-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lisa Xiong holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Employ & Econ Development Department within Office of New Americans. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,273. They are represented by Manager.

Julie Toskey

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$36,262
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$23,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,262
Hire date
1980-08-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julie Toskey is a State Program Administrative Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 45 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $36,262. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Siple

Information Officer 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$35,922
Sub-department
Paid Leave-External Comms
Base pay
$35,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,922
Hire date
2025-01-15
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
-

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, Julie Siple serves as a Information Officer 3 within Paid Leave-External Comms. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,922. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Vatnsdal

Workforce Development Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$35,899
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X
Base pay
$32,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,330
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,899
Hire date
2023-07-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Polk

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

Julie Vatnsdal holds the role of Workforce Development Representative at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op X. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,899. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Kelly

Account Clerk/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$35,794
Sub-department
SSB Business Enterprises
Base pay
$35,723
Overtime
$71
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,794
Hire date
2024-07-31
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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 Kelly serves as a Account Clerk within Ssb Business Enterprises. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,794. They are represented by Clerical.

Casey Russell

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$35,652
Sub-department
Paid Leave-Claims Admin
Base pay
$35,652
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,652
Hire date
2025-02-05
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

Casey Russell works as a State Program Administrative Director for Employ & Econ Development Department within Paid Leave-Claims Administrative. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Casey earned $35,652 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Michelle West

Emp & Econ Devel Specialist Program Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$35,570
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$14,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,570
Hire date
1979-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle West works as a Emp & Econ Devel Specialist Program Manager for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 45 years as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $35,570 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.

Jerome Votava

Veterans Employment Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$35,460
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X
Base pay
$33,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,896
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,460
Hire date
2021-11-10
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
Crow Wing

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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Jerome Votava serves as a Veterans Employment Specialist within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op X. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,460. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mah Gama

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$35,424
Sub-department
BCD CDBG
Base pay
$26,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,912
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,424
Hire date
2023-02-01
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mah Gama holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Cdbg. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,424. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Delaine Johnson

Customer Services Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$35,371
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X
Base pay
$12,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,983
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,371
Hire date
1979-01-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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

Delaine Johnson works as a Customer Services Specialist Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op X. Hired in 1979, they have about 45 years of service as a full-time employee. Delaine earned $35,371 in 2024. They are represented by Clerical.

Kristan Haffley

Vocational Rehab Technician Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$35,247
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$32,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,487
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,247
Hire date
2005-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Kristan Haffley holds the role of Vocational Rehab Technician Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,247. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Kristina Zahnter-Yocom

Training & Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$35,056
Sub-department
CO Human Resources
Base pay
$35,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,056
Hire date
2025-01-29
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

Kristina Zahnter-Yocom holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Human Resources. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,056. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Netzloff

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$35,017
Sub-department
BCD Trade Office
Base pay
$33,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,097
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,017
Hire date
2024-08-28
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 Netzloff serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Bcd Trade Office. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,017. They are represented by Clerical.

Shym Cook

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$34,947
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$29,643
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,305
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,947
Hire date
1997-03-27
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shym Cook is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $34,947. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

James Scott

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$34,670
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul X
Base pay
$6,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,670
Hire date
2002-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, James Scott serves as a Unemployment Ins Supervisor within Ui Csc St Paul X. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,670. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Angela Christle

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$33,853
Sub-department
SSB Senior SVS Unit X
Base pay
$33,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,853
Hire date
2005-10-17
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
Olmsted

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

Angela Christle holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Senior Svs Unit X. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,853. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathy Enter

Vocational Rehab Technician Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$33,296
Sub-department
SSB Workforce Development X
Base pay
$32,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$582
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,296
Hire date
2018-10-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Kathy Enter holds the role of Vocational Rehab Technician Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Workforce Development X. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,296. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Brendan Lebsack

Rehabilitation Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$33,278
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$33,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,278
Hire date
2021-09-29
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
Carver

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

Brendan Lebsack works as a Rehabilitation Representative for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Brendan earned $33,278 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lorena Grove

Office Services Supervisor 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$32,718
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$17,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,581
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,718
Hire date
1984-10-17
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Lorena Grove serves as a Office Services Supervisor 2 within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 1984 (about 40 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,718. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Pamela Kaasa

Customer Services Specialist Int/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$32,559
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Administrative Servi
Base pay
$11,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,701
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,559
Hire date
1978-09-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Pamela Kaasa works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Administrative Servi. Their tenure dates to 1978, about 47 years as a full-time employee. Pamela earned $32,559 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Teri Watts

Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$32,327
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$31,667
Overtime
$609
Other pay
$51
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,327
Hire date
2024-05-28
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

Teri Watts holds the role of Unemployment Ins Oper Analyst at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,327. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sania Data

Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$32,121
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$32,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,121
Hire date
2023-06-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sania Data is a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $32,121. They are represented by Technical.

Timothy Labeau

Veterans Employment Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$32,109
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X
Base pay
$30,431
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,678
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,109
Hire date
2002-08-01
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
Isanti

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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Timothy Labeau serves as a Veterans Employment Specialist within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op X. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,109. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vannesia Thomas

Workforce Development Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$32,038
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op
Base pay
$32,038
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,038
Hire date
2024-04-22
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
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Vannesia Thomas serves as a Workforce Development Representative within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,038. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Wedward

Disability Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$31,899
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$21,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,156
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,899
Hire date
1993-07-26
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Wedward works as a Disability Specialist for Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $31,899 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alana Mcdevitt

Workforce Development Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$31,795
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op
Base pay
$31,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,795
Hire date
2022-01-03
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
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

Alana Mcdevitt holds the role of Workforce Development Representative at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Svs Field Op. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,795. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maureen Mcavoy

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$31,431
Sub-department
RS Director
Base pay
$3,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,769
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,431
Hire date
1995-06-12
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
Washington

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

Maureen Mcavoy works as a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Director. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Maureen earned $31,431 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Marchand

State Program Administrative Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$30,672
Sub-department
Paid Leave-Administration
Base pay
$30,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,672
Hire date
2025-03-11
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jill Marchand is a State Program Administrative Manager at Employ & Econ Development Department within Paid Leave-Administration. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,672. They are represented by Manager.

Deborah Sengbusch

Vocational Rehab Technician Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$29,954
Sub-department
SSB WFD PRE-ETS
Base pay
$19,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,565
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,954
Hire date
1973-06-18
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

Deborah Sengbusch holds the role of Vocational Rehab Technician Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Wfd Pre-Ets. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 52 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,954. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Megan Hansen

Disability Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$29,542
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$20,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,577
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,542
Hire date
2010-08-11
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

Megan Hansen works as a Disability Specialist for Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Megan earned $29,542 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.