Minnesota / Human Services Department / Communications Specialist 3

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Communications Specialist 3

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

11 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $84,452, above the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $875.6K
Role median: $84,452
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,682$99,212+

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How total compensation varies among the 11 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

Communications Specialist 3 is held in 32 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $84,452 ranks #19 of 32.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Mnsure

$99,587 · 1

MN St Colleges & Universities

$96,862 · 6

Commerce Department

$95,171 · 2

Agriculture Department

$94,705 · 1

Pollution Control Agency

$93,929 · 15

Employ & Economic Development Department

$91,949 · 9

Explore Minnesota Tourism

$91,553 · 3

Health Department

$91,289 · 31

Minnesota IT Services

$90,750 · 6

Natural Resources Department

$90,605 · 16

Transportation Department

$90,135 · 6

Housing Finance Agency

$89,669 · 2

Median total compensation for the Communications Specialist 3 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Communications Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 11 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $84,381 ranks #4 of 11. See Communications Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$199,185 · 19

City of Las Vegas

$103,803 · 93

District of Columbia

$103,510 · 10

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$52,783 · 7

South Carolina

$50,825 · 23

Johnson County, Kansas

$45,515 · 10

New York Public Authorities

$44,581 · 9

Georgia

$43,591 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Communications 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

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Victor Gonzalez

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$99,581

Sub-department: OPS Office of Equity Director
Base pay: $97,442
Overtime: $489
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,581
Hire date: 2022-07-20
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Victor Gonzalez holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Human Services Department within Operations Office of Equity Director. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,581. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Silverman

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ADSA AG/AS Qual Assurance & Pl
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2010-01-13
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Douglas Silverman is a Communications Specialist 3 at Human Services Department within Adsa Ag/As Quality Assurance & Pl. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Conway

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Program Area Communications
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2017-03-15
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Melissa Conway serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Program Area Communications. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Nord

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$90,866

Sub-department: Program Area Communications
Base pay: $90,632
Overtime: $234
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,866
Hire date: 2023-02-22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, James Nord serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Program Area Communications. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,866. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mandy Moran Froemming

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$85,269

Sub-department: CFS Communications
Base pay: $84,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,269
Hire date: 2022-11-01
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mandy Moran Froemming works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Human Services Department within Cfs Communications. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Mandy earned $85,269 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Fawcett

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$84,452

Sub-department: Program Area Communications
Base pay: $84,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,452
Hire date: 2022-10-05
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nancy Fawcett is a Communications Specialist 3 at Human Services Department within Program Area Communications. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $84,452. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Borgmann

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$82,867

Sub-department: CFS MFIP Strategic Projects
Base pay: $81,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,867
Hire date: 2021-11-10
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tyler Borgmann is a Communications Specialist 3 at Human Services Department within Cfs Mfip Strategic Projects. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $82,867. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Wilder

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$79,284

Sub-department: DHS Media Team
Base pay: $79,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,284
Hire date: 1997-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Wilder is a Communications Specialist 3 at Human Services Department within DHS Media Team. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,284. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Blair-Paladino

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$77,907

Sub-department: CFS ChildCareSvcsOperations
Base pay: $77,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,907
Hire date: 2022-05-31
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachel Blair-Paladino works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Human Services Department within Cfs Childcaresvcsoperations. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $77,907 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Dobbratz

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$40,237

Sub-department: DHS Communic Publication & Web
Base pay: $40,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,237
Hire date: 2025-01-02
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Dobbratz holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Human Services Department within DHS Communic Publication & Web. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,237. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alec Osthoff

Communications Specialist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$39,682

Sub-department: OIG Deputy Insp Gen F&FAI
Base pay: $39,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,682
Hire date: 2024-12-04
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Alec Osthoff serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Office of Inspector General Deputy Inspector General F&Fai. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,682. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.