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Job-title file

Nurse Specialist

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

22 employees hold this title in Health Department. Median total compensation for the role is $118,259, above the department median of $90,184.

Employees
22
Total payroll
$2.2M
Role median
$118,259
Agency median
$90,184
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$7,481$122,182+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Nurse Specialist is held in 4 Minnesota departments. In Health Department, the median of $118,259 ranks #4 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Nurse Specialist role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Nurse Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $118,518 ranks #2 of 2. See Nurse Specialist across all of Minnesota

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia
$125,970 · 34

Median total compensation for comparable Nurse Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Rochelle Fox

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$123,045
Sub-department
HRD Training and Quality Staff
Base pay
$119,186
Overtime
$3,859
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,045
Hire date
2022-11-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rochelle Fox holds the role of Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Hrd Training and Quality Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,045. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Rebecca Haberle

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$120,990
Sub-department
HRD Training and Quality Staff
Base pay
$120,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,990
Hire date
2002-12-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rebecca Haberle works as a Nurse Specialist for Health Department within Hrd Training and Quality Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $120,990 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Gina Liverseed

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$120,818
Sub-department
CFH CYSHN Longtid Follow-Up
Base pay
$120,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,818
Hire date
2019-06-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gina Liverseed works as a Nurse Specialist for Health Department within Cfh Cyshn Longtid Follow-Up. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Gina earned $120,818 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Rachael Mcgraw

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$120,818
Sub-department
CFH MCH WIC Hlth Staf
Base pay
$120,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,818
Hire date
2023-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rachael Mcgraw holds the role of Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Cfh Mch Women, Infants, and Children Health Staf. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,818. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Jean Larson

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$120,818
Sub-department
IDEPC CCEPP HIV Prev Staff
Base pay
$120,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,818
Hire date
2006-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Health Department, Jean Larson serves as a Nurse Specialist within Idepc Ccepp Hiv Prev Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,818. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Teresa Laing

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$120,813
Sub-department
CFH MCH Child & Adol Hlth Staf
Base pay
$120,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,813
Hire date
2022-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Teresa Laing holds the role of Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Cfh Mch Child & Adol Health Staf. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,813. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Kristi Juaire

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$120,795
Sub-department
IDEPC HAI/AR ICAR Unit Staff
Base pay
$120,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,795
Hire date
2021-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristi Juaire works as a Nurse Specialist for Health Department within Idepc Hai/Ar Icar Unit Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristi earned $120,795 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Theresa Gullingsrud

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$119,099
Sub-department
HRD Training and Quality Staff
Base pay
$119,099
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,099
Hire date
2013-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Health Department, Theresa Gullingsrud serves as a Nurse Specialist within Hrd Training and Quality Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,099. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Rachel Sprague

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$118,586
Sub-department
CFH MCH WIC Hlth Staf
Base pay
$118,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,586
Hire date
2024-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rachel Sprague is a Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Cfh Mch Women, Infants, and Children Health Staf. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,586. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Mary Meyer

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$118,518
Sub-department
HPCD CHP Asthma Staff
Base pay
$118,518
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,518
Hire date
2022-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Meyer is a Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Hpcd Chp Asthma Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,518. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Katie Peck

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$118,321
Sub-department
CFH MCH Child & Adol Hlth Staf
Base pay
$118,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,321
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katie Peck holds the role of Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Cfh Mch Child & Adol Health Staf. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,321. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Nadine Olness

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$118,197
Sub-department
HRD Case Mix Rev Staff
Base pay
$118,197
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,197
Hire date
2007-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nadine Olness is a Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Hrd Case Mix Rev Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,197. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Karen Loewenson

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$117,786
Sub-department
CFH MCH Child & Adol Hlth Staf
Base pay
$117,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,786
Hire date
2024-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karen Loewenson holds the role of Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Cfh Mch Child & Adol Health Staf. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,786. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sarah Spah

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$113,402
Sub-department
VPD Clinical Immunization Unit
Base pay
$113,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,402
Hire date
2020-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Health Department, Sarah Spah serves as a Nurse Specialist within Vpd Clinical Immunization Unit. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,402. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

James Mahoehney

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2024 total comp
$111,657
Sub-department
IDEPC HAI/AR ICAR Unit Staff
Base pay
$111,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,657
Hire date
2017-03-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Mahoehney is a Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Idepc Hai/Ar Icar Unit Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $111,657. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Kari Bergman

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$103,740
Sub-department
IDEPC HAI/AR ICAR Unit Staff
Base pay
$103,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,740
Hire date
2023-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kari Bergman works as a Nurse Specialist for Health Department within Idepc Hai/Ar Icar Unit Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Kari earned $103,740 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Eric Hilsgen

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$103,179
Sub-department
IDEPC HAI/AR ICAR Unit Staff
Base pay
$103,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,179
Hire date
2023-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Hilsgen holds the role of Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Idepc Hai/Ar Icar Unit Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,179. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Kayli Tulkki

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$80,301
Sub-department
CFH CYSHN Outreach & Prev
Base pay
$80,301
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,301
Hire date
2024-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kayli Tulkki works as a Nurse Specialist for Health Department within Cfh Cyshn Outreach & Prev. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Kayli earned $80,301 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Carolyn Hadsall

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$73,700
Sub-department
IDEPC STD/HIV/TB Prev Staff
Base pay
$56,822
Overtime
$2,326
Other pay
$14,552
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,700
Hire date
2000-07-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carolyn Hadsall works as a Nurse Specialist for Health Department within Idepc Std/Hiv/Tb Prev Staff. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Carolyn earned $73,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Pamela Malterud

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2024 total comp
$67,793
Sub-department
L&C Asst Dir Staff
Base pay
$24,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,793
Hire date
1995-01-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.3
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Pamela Malterud holds the role of Nurse Specialist at Health Department within L&C Assistant Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years as a part-time, 0.3 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,793. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Mary Kidder

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2024 total comp
$16,690
Sub-department
CFH MCH Child & Adol Hlth Staf
Base pay
$4,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,226
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,690
Hire date
2006-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Health Department, Mary Kidder serves as a Nurse Specialist within Cfh Mch Child & Adol Health Staf. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,690. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Virginia Asp

Nurse Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp
$7,481
Sub-department
IDEPC HAI/AR ICAR Unit Staff
Base pay
$3,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,481
Hire date
2016-06-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H12
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Virginia Asp holds the role of Nurse Specialist at Health Department within Idepc Hai/Ar Icar Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,481. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.