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Human Services Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

489 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $42,138, below the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 489
Total payroll: $19.5M
Role median: $42,138
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$29$98,415+

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How total compensation varies among the 489 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

Human Services Technician is held in 5 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $42,138 ranks #3 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$55,922 · 330

Veterans Affairs Department

$42,479 · 611

MN State Academies

$30,102 · 48

Corrections Department

$23,417 · 4

Median total compensation for the Human Services Technician 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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Femata Amara

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$24,488

Sub-department: Unit Echo
Base pay: $17,755
Overtime: $6,511
Other pay: $222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,488
Hire date: 2021-02-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Femata Amara works as a Human Services Technician for Human Services Department within Unit Echo. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Femata earned $24,488 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Josie Rootes

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$24,248

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Biwabik
Base pay: $18,761
Overtime: $2,840
Other pay: $2,647
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,248
Hire date: 2023-12-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Josie Rootes works as a Human Services Technician for Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Biwabik. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Josie earned $24,248 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Johnny Williams Jr

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$24,096

Sub-department: MSOCS FC West Concord
Base pay: $19,138
Overtime: $3,380
Other pay: $1,579
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,096
Hire date: 2024-07-31
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Dodge

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Johnny Williams Jr works as a Human Services Technician for Human Services Department within Msocs Fc West Concord. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Johnny earned $24,096 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Melissa Davis

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$23,979

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Biwabik
Base pay: $15,806
Overtime: $4,179
Other pay: $3,993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,979
Hire date: 2022-05-25
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Melissa Davis serves as a Human Services Technician within Msocs Fc Biwabik. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,979. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Carine Nkwenty

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$23,647

Sub-department: AMRTC NOC Staff
Base pay: $21,302
Overtime: $894
Other pay: $1,451
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,647
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carine Nkwenty is a Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Amrtc Noc Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $23,647. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Mathias Habakwizera

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$23,597

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Woodcrest
Base pay: $18,897
Overtime: $3,024
Other pay: $1,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,597
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Mathias Habakwizera serves as a Human Services Technician within Msocs Fc Woodcrest. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,597. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Ophelia Burks

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$22,391

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Rochester
Base pay: $18,425
Overtime: $2,432
Other pay: $1,535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,391
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ophelia Burks is a Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Rochester. They have served since 2024 (under a year), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $22,391. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Nicholas Dwyer

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$22,249

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Biwabik
Base pay: $19,064
Overtime: $1,013
Other pay: $2,171
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,249
Hire date: 2023-11-29
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Nicholas Dwyer serves as a Human Services Technician within Msocs Fc Biwabik. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,249. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Kathryn Kuhlmann

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$22,184

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Blaine
Base pay: $21,295
Overtime: $168
Other pay: $721
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,184
Hire date: 2021-04-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathryn Kuhlmann is a Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Blaine. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $22,184. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Hasha Stevens

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$21,894

Sub-department: CBHH Rochester Nursing Group 1
Base pay: $19,170
Overtime: $547
Other pay: $2,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,894
Hire date: 2023-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hasha Stevens is a Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Cbhh Rochester Nursing Group 1. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $21,894. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Angela Wig

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$21,634

Sub-department: CABHS Willmar Nursing
Base pay: $19,358
Overtime: $1,816
Other pay: $460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,634
Hire date: 2024-08-14
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Angela Wig is a Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Cabhs Willmar Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $21,634. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jon Diedrich

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$21,574

Sub-department: AMH Anoka Float Pool
Base pay: $19,740
Overtime: $314
Other pay: $1,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,574
Hire date: 1986-06-11
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jon Diedrich works as a Human Services Technician for Human Services Department within Amh Anoka Float Pool. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years) as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Jon earned $21,574 in 2024. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Melita Godwin

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$21,426

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Blaine
Base pay: $16,197
Overtime: $2,630
Other pay: $2,598
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,426
Hire date: 2021-10-27
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melita Godwin holds the role of Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Blaine. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,426. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Benjamin Carter

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$21,350

Sub-department: CBHH Rochester Nursing Group 1
Base pay: $19,406
Overtime: $733
Other pay: $1,210
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,350
Hire date: 2023-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Benjamin Carter is a Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Cbhh Rochester Nursing Group 1. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time, 0.75 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $21,350. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Patrick Usideme

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$20,896

Sub-department: AMRTC B and C POD
Base pay: $17,923
Overtime: $1,985
Other pay: $988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,896
Hire date: 2024-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patrick Usideme works as a Human Services Technician for Human Services Department within Amrtc B and C Pod. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $20,896 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sarah Seeley

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$20,867

Sub-department: CBHH Annandale Nursing
Base pay: $17,118
Overtime: $194
Other pay: $3,556
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,867
Hire date: 2023-04-26
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Wright

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Seeley holds the role of Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Cbhh Annandale Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,867. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kathryn Lawrence

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$20,562

Sub-department: CBHH Rochester Nursing Group 1
Base pay: $18,247
Overtime: $1,789
Other pay: $527
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,562
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathryn Lawrence is a Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Cbhh Rochester Nursing Group 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,562. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jennifer Cooke

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$20,229

Sub-department: Unit Echo
Base pay: $13,984
Overtime: $5,562
Other pay: $682
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,229
Hire date: 2024-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Jennifer Cooke serves as a Human Services Technician within Unit Echo. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,229. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sunny Bell

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$20,135

Sub-department: CBHH Fergus Falls MHPA/HST
Base pay: $19,240
Overtime: $716
Other pay: $178
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,135
Hire date: 2023-12-06
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sunny Bell works as a Human Services Technician for Human Services Department within Cbhh Fergus Falls Mhpa/Hst. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Sunny earned $20,135 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Erin Salminen

Human Services Technician/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$20,058

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Highland
Base pay: $14,975
Overtime: $4,644
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,058
Hire date: 2008-06-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erin Salminen holds the role of Human Services Technician at Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Highland. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,058. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.