Minnesota / Human Services Department / Psychologist 1

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Psychologist 1

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

9 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $49,904, below the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $306K
Role median: $49,904
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$9,924$50,160+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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

Psychologist 1 is held in 4 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $49,904 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

MN St Colleges & Universities

$66,270 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$52,413 · 7

Corrections Department

$48,839 · 3

Median total compensation for the Psychologist 1 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Psychologist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 17 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $91,009 ranks #12 of 17. See Psychologist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Seattle Public Schools

$152,738 · 57

Alpine School District, Utah

$139,395 · 12

$138,581 · 17

$123,944 · 350

$121,440 · 43

$119,750 · 137

$119,677 · 27

$115,941 · 55

Median total compensation for comparable Psychologist 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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Other job titles in Human Services Department

Record list

Employees with this title

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Brittany King

Psychologist 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$50,160

Sub-department: MSOP Forensic Evaluation
Base pay: $50,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,160
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: Carlton

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

Brittany King works as a Psychologist 1 for Human Services Department within Msop Forensic Evaluation. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Brittany earned $50,160 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Makenna Dunham

Psychologist 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$50,160

Sub-department: Forensics Psychology B
Base pay: $50,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,160
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: Nicollet

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

Makenna Dunham works as a Psychologist 1 for Human Services Department within Forensics Psychology B. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Makenna earned $50,160 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Hartnell

Psychologist 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$50,160

Sub-department: Forensics Psychology B
Base pay: $50,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,160
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: Nicollet

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

Melissa Hartnell holds the role of Psychologist 1 at Human Services Department within Forensics Psychology B. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,160. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bridget Kennedy

Psychologist 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$50,160

Sub-department: MSOP Forensic Evaluation
Base pay: $50,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,160
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: Carlton

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

Bridget Kennedy holds the role of Psychologist 1 at Human Services Department within Msop Forensic Evaluation. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,160. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Blalock

Psychologist 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$49,904

Sub-department: MSOP Forensic Evaluation
Base pay: $49,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,904
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: Carlton

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

At Human Services Department, Jessica Blalock serves as a Psychologist 1 within Msop Forensic Evaluation. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,904. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Una Ankrah

Psychologist 1/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$23,824

Sub-department: Forensics Psychology B
Base pay: $23,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,824
Hire date: 2024-08-14
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Una Ankrah holds the role of Psychologist 1 at Human Services Department within Forensics Psychology B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,824. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Madison Choppa

Psychologist 1/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$11,137

Sub-department: Forensics Psychology B
Base pay: $9,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,194
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,137
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Madison Choppa is a Psychologist 1 at Human Services Department within Forensics Psychology B. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,137. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Liyah Marshall

Psychologist 1/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$10,551

Sub-department: Forensics Psychology B
Base pay: $10,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,551
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Liyah Marshall works as a Psychologist 1 for Human Services Department within Forensics Psychology B. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Liyah earned $10,551 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hanna Jones

Psychologist 1/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$9,924

Sub-department: MSOP Forensic Evaluation
Base pay: $9,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,924
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hanna Jones holds the role of Psychologist 1 at Human Services Department within Msop Forensic Evaluation. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,924. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.