Minnesota / Health Department / Planning Director State

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Planning Director State

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

28 employees hold this title in Health Department. Median total compensation for the role is $108,919, above the department median of $90,184.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $108,919
Agency median: $90,184
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$26,208$113,648+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 28 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

Planning Director State is held in 23 Minnesota departments. In Health Department, the median of $108,919 ranks #9 of 23.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$202,106 · 1

Labor & Industry Department

$113,420 · 4

Mnsure

$113,418 · 10

MN St Colleges & Universities

$113,418 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$113,418 · 5

Minnesota IT Services

$113,418 · 1

Employ & Econ Development Department

$113,418 · 3

Public Safety Department

$113,418 · 17

Administration Department

$108,728 · 4

Natural Resources Department

$107,935 · 12

Pollution Control Agency

$106,191 · 15

Human Services Department

$105,717 · 38

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Carrie Raber

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,914

Sub-department: EH DWP SWP Plan S Staff
Base pay: $113,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,914
Hire date: 2015-01-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carrie Raber holds the role of Planning Director State at Health Department within Eh Dwp Swp Plan S Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,914. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michele Kvikstad

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,422

Sub-department: CFH CYSHN Sys Transf Unit
Base pay: $113,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,422
Hire date: 2022-05-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michele Kvikstad holds the role of Planning Director State at Health Department within Cfh Cyshn Systems Transf Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,422. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Blen Shoakena

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,422

Sub-department: Data Strat/InterOp InfraSt S
Base pay: $113,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,422
Hire date: 2006-10-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Blen Shoakena is a Planning Director State at Health Department within Data Strat/Interop Infrast S. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,422. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Leopold

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: IDEPC CCEPP IDEE Staff
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2022-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joshua Leopold works as a Planning Director State for Health Department within Idepc Ccepp Idee Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $113,418 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Hopkins

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: HPCD Asst Div Dir Staff
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2017-12-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Mary Hopkins serves as a Planning Director State within Hpcd Assistant Division Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Frieda Von Qualen

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: EH DWP Cross Div Staff
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2016-05-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Frieda Von Qualen is a Planning Director State at Health Department within Eh Dwp Cross Division Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anne Schloegel

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: HP CHIPT E-Hlth Staff
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2008-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anne Schloegel is a Planning Director State at Health Department within Hp Chipt E-Hlth Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anne Walaszek

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: CFH MCH WIC Hlth Staf
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2006-07-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anne Walaszek holds the role of Planning Director State at Health Department within Cfh Mch Wic Health Staf. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Scullard

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: EPR Div Dir Staff
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2002-10-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Scullard holds the role of Planning Director State at Health Department within Epr Division Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dee Finley

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: PHSP-Division Director Unit
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 1995-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dee Finley is a Planning Director State at Health Department within Phsp-Division Director Unit. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Stillwell

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$112,931

Sub-department: CFH CYSHN Sys Transf Unit
Base pay: $112,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,931
Hire date: 2024-04-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heather Stillwell holds the role of Planning Director State at Health Department within Cfh Cyshn Systems Transf Unit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,931. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Burian

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$111,767

Sub-department: HP HEP Hlth Svcs Res Staff
Base pay: $111,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,767
Hire date: 2015-02-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Michael Burian serves as a Planning Director State within Hp Hep Health Services Res Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,767. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Walter James

Planning Director State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$111,643

Sub-department: EPR HPP Pgm Staff
Base pay: $111,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,643
Hire date: 2022-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Walter James is a Planning Director State at Health Department within Epr Hpp Pgm Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,643. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Brasure

Planning Director State/Health Department

2024 total comp

$109,332

Sub-department: HPCD Cancer Supv
Base pay: $109,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,332
Hire date: 2001-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Michelle Brasure serves as a Planning Director State within Hpcd Cancer Supervisor. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,332. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.